SPORTS SHORTS The Ticket To Great Big-Game Get-Togethers

(NAPSI)-A little advance planning can make your at-home game-watching experience almost as much fun for your family and friends as being at the big game itself. Try these tips for hosting a game-time get-together worth cheering about. Gear Up Be sure you and your guests are properly dressed for the occasion. That could mean donning favorite team jerseys and hats or even breaking out the face paint. Add an element of friendly competition by awarding a prize to the person with the most team spirit. Take A Time-Out Have a few games set up for guests to play during time-outs, halftime or the seventh inning stretch. An accuracy competition that challenges guests to throw a softball through a hula hoop or make a "shot" in the wastepaper basket can be a fun and simple way to stir things up. Fuel Up Watching sports and enjoying food go hand in hand, so be sure to have plenty of snacks ready to go. You might match the food to the big game's venue (if it's in Florida, for instance, serve tropical food and drinks) or simply go with your favorite tailgating classics. Also, remember that game food doesn't have to be unhealthy. You might opt for sandwiches and salads over brats and wings. Best Seats In The House Sports fans tend to agree that bigger is better when it comes to watching the game, but flat-screen TVs can only get so big without breaking the bank. You might get a less expensive--but much more impressive--show by using a projection system instead. Projectors have a lower cost per square inch of viewing area compared to flat-screen TVs, and today's digital projectors can display high-def pictures and fast-action images with outstanding clarity and impact. For instance, the Mitsubishi HC3800 HD DLP home theater projector combines rich color depth and detail with the high brightness needed to fully appreciate every aspect of the big game or tournament. Great for HD gamers and sports fans alike, the projector's new supersharp, high-quality Diamond Lens provides vivid realistic images and the option to view wide-screen films. Plus, its relatively low price and low cost of ownership--it has an estimated 5,000-hour lamp life in conservation mode--means you might save enough to attend the next big game in person. For more information, visit www.Mitsubishi-hometheater.com or call (888) 307-0349.

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