{"id":1951,"date":"2020-06-30T04:41:16","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T04:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/?p=1951"},"modified":"2023-05-01T17:49:01","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T17:49:01","slug":"first-timers-guide-to-hosting-poker-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/first-timers-guide-to-hosting-poker-night\/","title":{"rendered":"First Timer\u2019s Guide to Hosting Poker Night"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There\u2019s\nnothing like Poker Night\u2014playing cards, having a few drinks, and &nbsp;sharing laughs with friends. What if no one in\nyour life has a regular Poker Night? Maybe it\u2019s time you started one. We have\nall the tips you need to host the <em>best<\/em>\nPoker Night! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 Tips to Planning the Best Poker Night<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/poker-night.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/poker-night.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/poker-night.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/poker-night-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/poker-night-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image courtesy of Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1) Invitations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosting\na Poker Night gives you an opportunity to gather a different mix of people\ntogether\u2014colleagues, old friends, family, and neighbors. It\u2019s important, though,\nto be mindful of how the group will mix together, especially if there is\nalcohol involved. Discreet invitations by mail, especially for your first poker\nnight are a nice touch. Creating a Facebook group is also a fantastic way to\nconnect with everyone ahead of time, share video tutorials, and answer guest\nquestions easily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Include in\nyour invites: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Game\nstart and ending time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If\nyou\u2019ll serve dinner <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether\nsmoking is allowed <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If\nguests are allowed to bring anyone <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\nbuy-in and re-buy <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dress\ncode. Poker night can be a casual affair, or an excuse to get dressed up. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) <strong>Playing the Game <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior\nto the main game time, have an hour of open play to help new players learn all\nthe rules while other guests get to know each other. This will help all of your\nguests feel more comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou\u2019re newer to Poker, ask one of your friends who plays more frequently to\nhelp you explain the rules efficiently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To\nhelp keep things civil, set a modest buy-in, around $20. Decide on a re-buy\nbased on your invitees, maybe a bottle of alcohol or more cash; it\u2019s up to you.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3) Entertainment <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ngame itself is the main event, of course, but prior to the game, play some\nmusic while everyone enjoys drinks and gets acquainted. Jazz or cocktail\nstandards are perfect. Once it\u2019s time for the game, it\u2019s best to turn the music\ndown or completely off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another entertainment option is to play a classic action or suspense movie,&nbsp; especially on a projector screen, on low volume. Guests that want to sit out a game can still relax with a drink with some easy entertainment. There are inexpensive projectors that can be purchased for laptops or phones that turn a blank wall into a movie theater. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other\ngames, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/all-dartboard\/\">darts<\/a> can provide some easy\nentertainment between Poker games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4) Supplies <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While you don\u2019t need to completely refurnish your home to host Poker Night, there are a few things that make the game much more enjoyable. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/\">GameTablesOnline.com<\/a>, we pride ourselves in carrying the best in home <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/game-room-furniture\/\">game room furniture<\/a>, at a fraction of the cost. Get your ultimate game room started with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/gaming-tables\/\">table set<\/a> or a few <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/Game-Table-Chairs\/\">comfy chairs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To\nset up for the game, you\u2019ll want to make space for gaming tables by moving\nsofas, dining tables, and other large furniture pieces against the wall. If you\nhave card tables, utilize them. Make sure you have a chair at the card tables\nfor every player, plus a few extra. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For\nthe game itself, make sure you have plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/poker-chips\/\">poker chips<\/a>\nand high-quality playing cards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou\u2019re allowing guests to smoke indoors, be sure to provide stylish ash trays\nfor each table. If you\u2019re requesting that guests enjoy cigars outdoors, place a\nfew ash trays outside where guests can easily access them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5) Food and Drinks <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every good poker night party has delicious food. You don\u2019t have to cater or spend hours in the kitchen to have Poker Night be a smashing success. A good guideline is to have hot appetizers for the beginning of the party, and provide crunchy, salty snacks in bowls in the middle of the table. If you\u2019re into cocktails, you can whip up some signature drinks at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/home-bar\/\">bar<\/a> or keep it simple with beer and wine. Always be sure to have some non-alcoholic beverages on hand as well, like iced tea, ginger ale, and water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poker Night, the start of a new tradition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With\nthese tips, your first Poker Night will be one for the books. The best things\nabout hosting your first Poker Night is that it can become a regular thing.\nGather friends monthly, seasonally, or whenever you feel like a good, old fashioned\ncard game is in order. For more gaming ideas and supplies visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/shop-game-tables.html\">full catalogue<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/contactus.html\">contact one of our experts<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More Gaming Guides: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/category\/card-games\/\">Blackjack for Beginners <\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/pool-table-games\/\">7 Pool Table Games Everyone is\nPlaying<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/how-to-play-pool-beginners-guide\/\">Beginner\u2019s Guide to Playing Pool<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing like Poker Night\u2014playing cards, having a few drinks, and &nbsp;sharing laughs with friends. What if no one in your life has a regular Poker Night? Maybe it\u2019s time you started one. We have all the tips you need &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/first-timers-guide-to-hosting-poker-night\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1951","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-card-games"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1951","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1951"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1951\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2473,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1951\/revisions\/2473"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1951"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1951"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametablesonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1951"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}