What background music works for board game night?

Search Spotify for 'board game music,' 'tavern ambiance,' or 'epic adventure soundtrack.' Instrumental only—lyrics distract from conversation. Keep volume at 20-30% so it fills silence without competing with discussion.

How do I keep phones off the game table?

Put a charging station in another room and announce the 'phones in the bucket' rule. Use the Echo Dot for music, timers, and questions instead of phones. People engage more when screens are out of reach.

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