Setting up a home game involves more than clearing the kitchen table and opening a new deck of cards. Follow our guide to make sure yours is the talk of the town home gamePick a day Every day of the week has something going for it. A Monday night game takes away the Sunday blues, a Friday night game can (depending on your stakes) make for a cheap, fun meet with friends and a Saturday noon start will give you a good seven or eight hours play before heading out on the town. Week nights can get a higher level of fallout from unreliable members but it certainly beats having a microwave meal and watching Top Gear.