I have four total at an oval-shaped table, so I dunno. Check out a few things; see what might work for your particular situation. You may even have to try a couple different things.
You could get a foldable card table if you need something larger, for example.
You put so much effort into your post but my simplistic answer is: we put TV trays next to the players. Like the kind you use while sitting on a couch, not lap trays - the ones that have legs down to the floor.
I haven’t played it in a while but I did watch a playthrough recently and I don’t think there was any guessing necessary or anything.
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I like mechs
I’m trying to build a flossing habit, myself
7 for me was “Misspell the password.” The period is important apparently
Inaccurate! More than just the feet are left in the bed.