Get a group of friends together, gather around the table, and deal out the cards: It’s time for a cozy game night in. To make sure your entertainment space is ready, check out these five game-night must-haves.

Pop Off
No game night is complete without a snack, especially a fresh, salty bowl of popcorn made with this handy microwave popper. $29 at Red Barn Mercantile, 1117 King St., Alexandria, redbarnmercantile.com

Ace It
Upgrade your casino night with this colorful set of card decks, made in France. $130 at Goldfinch, 806 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, shopgoldfinch.com

Gather ’Round
Whatever your game of choice, this coffee table is the perfect play space, and even has room to store extra board games. $150 at Target, multiple area locations, target.com
All in a Row

This classic board game is made for two-person fun, with an added elegant flair. $59.95 at Goldfinch, shopgoldfinch.com

Sip Away
Protect your table and add a dash of color with these handmade birch coasters. $30 at Sundance Catalog, 2910 District Ave., Ste. 140, Fairfax, sundancecatalog.com

Cozy Competition
Keep the fun going all season long with this warm alpaca throw. $125 at Trade Roots, 5852 Washington Blvd., Arlington, fairtraderoots.com
Feature image courtesy Goldfinch
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