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Totally Bamboo Football-Shaped Cutting Board
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Remember: It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you create an awesome atmosphere at your Super Bowl party! This year, none of your food options will flounder thanks to these inexpensive ($30 or less) party innovations and decorations that will instantly step up your party-throwing game.

GROPENER

GrOpener
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Price: $16 | Buy it from GrabOpener Need a fresh beer, but don’t want to put down the food? Just set the handy GrOpener on top of a beer bottle and twist off with one hand.

FRUIT KEG TAPPING KIT

Fruit Keg Tapping Kit
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Price: $22 | Buy it on AmazonTake a party drink selection to the next level with a Fruit Keg Tapping Kit. It’s easy to set up and use — the shank and faucet inserts easily into a hollowed-out melon or pumpkin. Tip: Keep an extra serving of cocktail in the refrigerator for a quick refill.

COMPOSTABLE PARTY TRAYS

Clean Earth Goods Compostable Party Tray
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Price: $14 for five | Buy it on Amazon Looking for large party trays for favorite finger foods and dips? Check out Palm Leaf’s heavy-duty compostable party tray platters. The company vows to plant a tree in deforested lands for every purchase.

CORKCICLE BEER CHILLER

Corkcicle Beer Chiller
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Price: $20 for two | Buy it on Amazon Beers get warm, especially in crowded rooms. Stick a Corkcicle beer chiller (frozen ahead of time) in a bottle so every sip is as refreshing as the first.

COLLAPSIBLE PARTY PLATTER

Good Cooking Collapsible Party Platter
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Price: $28 | Buy it on Amazon Good Cooking’s collapsible serving tray stays handy without taking up much storage space. Five compartments provide ample room for party foods, and it’s made of sturdy stainless steel and silicone. One customer uses it for salad ingredients on a daily basis.

PLASTIC TABLE COVER

Plastic Table Cover
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Price: $3.50 | Buy it from Shindigz Drape a table in a festive football table cover made of plastic. The 54- by 108-inch covers get raves for good quality. Another option is a football-themed table runner for around the same price.

FOOTBALL STADIUM SNACKS SET

Burton & Burton Football Stadium Chip And Dip Sports Serving Set
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Price: $26 | Buy it on Amazon Whether it’s chips with dip or buffalo wings and ranch dressing, the Football Stadium Set with hand-painted ceramic detailing will serve it with style. The football-shaped dip dish is removable.

MUD PIE 3-PIECE SALSA SET

Mud Pie 3-Piece Salsa Set
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Price: $24 | Buy it on Wayfair The Mud Pie 3-Piece Salsa Set may be the wittiest thing at the party. The two salsa bowls are labeled “Mild Mannered” or “Hot Stuff” for spiciness levels, while two serving spoons ask, “Do you salsa?”

GAME DAY FOOTBALL BOWL

Game Day Football Bowl
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Price: $12 | Buy it at Walmart Serve chips in a football bowl and pass it around during the game. It’s perfect for chips, popcorn, and more.

FOOTBALL-SHAPED CUTTING BOARD

Totally Bamboo Football-Shaped Cutting Board
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Price: $20 | Buy it on Amazon Game fans on the hunt for a new cutting board won’t do better than this football-shaped model made of natural bamboo and perfect for charcuterie.

PICNIC TIME NFL BRIE CHEESE BOARD SET

Picnic Time NFL Brie Cheese Board Set
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Price: $20 to $24 | Buy it at Bed, Bath & Beyond If the party is full of people rooting for a specific team, the Picnic Time NFL Brie Cheese Board Set is a must-have for more than its swivel top, which reveals three stainless steel cheese tools: The boards feature NFL team logos. For instance, the version with the logo of the New England Patriots (last year’s champions) costs $20.

SEABARAS BEER MAGNET HANGERS

Seabaras Beer Magnet Hangers
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Price: $15 | Buy it on Amazon Packs of beer bottles can take up precious space in the fridge. Get this magnetic beer hanger and hang them by the caps, allowing space for other stuff below.

NFL SPOON REST

NFL Spoon Rest
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Price: $15 to $21 | Buy it at Bed, Bath & Beyond Party hosts who will be ladling queso or guacamole should grab an NFL spoon rest and prevent unsightly messes. Made of sturdy ceramic, they feature a team’s name and logo.

INFLATABLE BUFFETS

Inflatable Buffet
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Price: $16 for two | Buy it on Amazon The refrigerator and an ice bucket may not cut it for large parties, but an inflatable buffet — it can float in a pool — will solve the problem by adding ample room for drinks and ice. It even comes with a drain plug. A fun inflatable that looks like a football field, complete with goal posts, is $15.

FOOTBALL CUPCAKE PICKS

Football Cupcake Picks
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Price: $3 | Buy it at Party City Decorate desserts or appetizers with these cute football picks to complete a party theme.

BROOKSTONE CHILLING STICK

Brookstone Chilling Stick
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Price: $15 | Buy it at Bed, Bath & Beyond For guests who prefer wine, the Chilling Stick is a party necessity. Chill the stainless steel utensil for at least an hour and place it in a bottle to keep wine cold; a contoured spout allows for a clean pour.

SLANTED BEER MUG

Better TV Viewing Beer Mug
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Price: $9 | Buy it on Perpetual Kid If you know a partygoer who keeps an eagle eye on every play, have a Slanted Beer Mug ready for them. The quirky sloped rim allows for an unobstructed view of every TV inch with every sip.

PRODYNE FLIP-LID APPETIZERS ON ICE TRAY

Prodyne Flip-Lid Appetizers on Ice Tray
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Price: $25 | Buy it at Bed Bath & Beyond The Super Bowl can last hours, and cheese, creamy dips, and sweets may not. The Prodyne Flip-Lid Appetizers on Ice Tray solves the problem with a lid that can be loaded with ice and become a base for a four-compartment snack tray.

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