It starts with the sound. Not music, not chatter, chips. Plastic or clay. The kind that snaps when stacked right. If you want your living room to feel like Caesar’s in 1978, this is where you begin.
Game Selection Isn’t a Guess
You need three. Poker. Blackjack. Roulette. That’s your core. Poker for tension. Blackjack for speed. Roulette for show. You can add craps if you trust your friends to understand the rules, which they probably won’t.
- Blackjack needs one deck per 3 players. You’ll deal 60 hands an hour.
- Poker (Texas Hold’em) plays clean with 6–8 players per table. Use a tournament structure. 1,000 chip stacks. Blinds go up every 15 minutes.
- Roulette? Wheel, table, chips by colour. Don’t fake it with a spinner from the toy aisle. Rent a real wheel if you want to keep your dignity.
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Layout is Logistics
Use folding tables at 75–80cm height. Cover them in green felt. Cards need flat, clean surfaces.
Mark off zones. One for gaming. One for drinks. One for smoke breaks if you’re honest. Keep movement free. Think casino pit layout, not your mate’s stag does.
Chips and Bankroll
100 chips per player minimum. Use four colors, white (1), red (5), green (25), and black (100). Have a chip tray. Use real rules. 500 chips cover 5–6 players, 1,000 chips for 10+.
Set a starting bankroll. Let’s say 1,000 units. Print chips-for-points exchange rates. Don’t eyeball it. Use play money or printed vouchers if you’re hosting a charity game.
Dealers and Rules
Appoint one dealer per game. Preferably sober. Use standard Vegas rules for blackjack. Poker needs a fixed blind schedule. Have printed rules per table. Nothing ruins momentum like arguing over side pots.
Flow Matters
Start early. Allow 30 minutes for arrivals, drinks, basic explanation. Run two 45-minute sessions with a break in between. Keep track of top chip counts. Prizes optional. Bragging rights are permanent.
Light low. Tables are loud. Nobody checks their phone if you get it right.
Don’t theme it. Don’t overdecorate. Just make it work. That’s the trick.