Just write on your invitation, "BRING A BANANA" or "BRING AN APPLE" (What ever fruit is in season will work). The curiosity will kill your guests as they try to figure out what you could possibly be doing with the fruit. Itis a great attendance builder! They all want to know what the fruit is for. Your hostess Keep the secret to keep the game fun.
You play a points game here. Give out chips, pennies, fake money, raffle tickets, whatever you want and the person with the most points or money wins the prize. You can up size the prize if the winner books a show with you. Give points for whatever you want. Biggest, smallest, brownest, greenest, hardest, softest, fruit,etc.
When all is done, your hostess can use the fruit to come with some fun snacks for her guests, such as, if you use bananas she can serve ice cream and toppings and everyone makes a banana split as the refreshments.
Increases attendance, great ice breaker and good for laughs