See it clearly
A game after dinner has a different texture: lower light, looser conversation, and the pleasure of having nowhere else to be.
Borrow the feeling
Set expectations early if people need to leave. A short game that ends warmly is better than a long one that asks too much.
Make it yours
Let dessert be part of the table story, not a separate production. The smallest second act can feel like a treat.
Keep the vision light on its feet.
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