With less than two weeks to go until the big game, football fans around the country are gearing up for Super Bowl XLIX. Because it may be the only party planned primarily by men, the Super Bowl party is generally not too high on party planners’ boast sheets; it usually consists of a few bowls of chips, some six-packs, and a lot of yelling. Perhaps there’s a half-hearted attempt at football-themed decor.

We’re here to change that! Throw an awesome Super Bowl party without too much prep or fussiness to take away from the game. We’ll show you how.

First, polish up the man cave:

(Don’t neglect the bathroom.)

Next, plan the food. Stick with simple game-friendly finger food; now’s not the time to fuss over pretty hors d’oeuvres and complicated themed desserts. Load up on chips, pop in some pigs in blankets, make a killer dip or nacho bar, and stock the fridge with drinks and you’re set!

Finally, add a bit of “festive” decor to finish the effect:

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