We didn't have a house so maybe it'll work differently for ya'll but when we tried to do game night we ran into some problems. Basically the girls were using a lot of inside jokes and other stuff that a rushee would be clueless about. While we did show sisterhood, we didn't show how the rushee could be a part of it too. So if you do do game night, try a few practice runs first.
Other nights that we've done for COB include ice cream/philanthropy, pizza/welcome, Hawaiian luau, beach bonfire, and Preference. For our Pref we do one that's especially for COB. It really adds something special for the girls who've never been through Formal rush. Also, even if it's not tradition at your school, hold a bid day. Have the pledges meet an alumna or older member who can be like a Rho Chi and then follow what ever you would do for Fall. Like we have the girls learn a chant and then sing it as they follow the Rho Chi to the chapter. When the chapter hears it we reply and everyone sings together. Then lots of photos and a pot luck.
Make sure to do plenty of advertising and even set up booths in the busy parts of campus and especially near the frosh res halls.
Other ideas that I've known to work for other chapters...New Year's Eve party, Cinco de Mayo/Mexican Fiesta party (virgin margaritas!), casino night, BBQ, afternoon tea, Camp XYZ, and PJ slumber party.
These can be as complicated or as simple as you want!
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