The idea
Turn down one input: the playlist, overhead lighting, a patterned cloth, or the snack spread. Editing is not a defeat; it lets the favorite detail work.
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.