Key conditions for enjoying wireless communication:
High power output, good antenna (full-size), and a favorable environment.
I had a great time playing three full-occupancy games.
The three players can play with two others, which is pretty good.
Three players can play together.
Three of them all together = disaster
Since you're already using QRP, it's best to choose a full-sized antenna (if portability is a concern, consider inverted V, regular V, or GP-fed antennas as well). However, I strongly advise against using an antenna with added capacitance (which shortens its length), as QRP with a capacitive antenna can easily lead to frustration and missed contacts.