The idea
A patterned napkin, a bright tray, or a small print nearby can be the art move. One voice is a point of view; five can become noise.
Try it at the table
Use what you already have, then test it under real light with real tiles.
If it misses
Keep the part you love and remove a competing detail. A playful room can change its mind.
Let the game stay visible.
Visual fun does not require borrowed cultural symbolism or a hard-to-play table.