Music can be a bit of a Marmite situation on board game nights. Much like studying or working from home, some find it distracting, others a concentration enhancer.
Whichever camp you and your tablemates fall into – and it’s likely you’re a mix of both – sitting in silence isn’t the solution either. The right tunes, crucially at the right volume for those who do find it disturbing, are a shortcut to the ambiance, appealing to audio as well as visual senses. With that in mind, what follows are recommendations that synch games and smart speakers, for an immersive night to remember.*