A small family event works better when the schedule, time limits and approach to mistakes are agreed in advance.
What to do
Choose whether the aim is casual learning or a competitive result. Write the pairings, include breaks and explain how unfinished games and draws will be handled.
A mistake to avoid
Do not introduce new rules halfway through because someone is losing. Agree on any teaching pauses or take-backs before the first game.
A detail worth checking
Allow time for explanation if the aim is family learning. A technically complete schedule can still be unsuitable when every game runs immediately into the next without a chance to ask questions.
Try this practical check
Create a simple round-robin schedule where each player meets the others. Estimate the longest possible session from the chosen game length and planned breaks.
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