Who's in for poker night? We've got a winning hand for planning a successful poker party, from set-up to game options to drinks. Check out our tip for planning and hosting a memorable night.
Get started by sending an Evite invitation, like the free “Who’s In?” cards-themed invitation, or check out our game night invitation gallery for more designs.
Setting up your poker table (or tables!) is key! It’s easy to find a home poker kit that includes cards, nice chips and a good playing surface. But if you don’t have one of these fancy kits, take a trip to a fabric store and get a big swatch of green felt to put over your tabletop.
It’s important to make sure you have enough poker chips for all of your guests. You probably can’t get by with less than 35 chips per person—most experts suggest 50 to 100 per head. If you don’t mind a mish-mash of chips, ask your guests to bring extra chips. If you’re playing Texas Hold ‘Em, make sure you have a special chip set aside for the button.
Another tip: If you have guests with different skill levels and comfortability, consider having tables for learners and experts.
To round out the theme, pick up some casino-themed napkins and plates decorated with images of dice, cards or dollar signs from a party store.
This is the perfect event to raise the stakes—with the outfits! Even if you’re not playing for high stakes, asking guests to come in cocktail attire (suits and ties, dresses) is a fun excuse to get dressed up and get in the mood.
We also recommend getting cheap costume armbands and green plastic dealer visors—your guests will love it!
Playing with some card sharks? If they arrive wearing shirts with billowy sleeves, make sure they roll them up when you play so they can’t hide cards in them.
Texas Hold ‘Em is usually front and center, but you can have a great card party with poker variations: Five-card Draw, Seven-card Stud, Hi/lo, Baseball Poker and other make-up-your-own-rules games.
The most important thing when playing poker is to be familiar with the winning hands. Here they are from high to low:
Or, just remember that a full house flushes a straight.
This is the perfect night for appetizers, hors d’oeuvres and charcuterie boards that you can prepare beforehand. We recommend frozen appetizers that are easy for you to heat in the microwave or oven so you can focus on the games! Pizza is always a good option, especially if the games go late into the night. Set up your food and drinks with some casual seating nearby for guests who want a break or prefer to socialize.
If you’re playing poker, you might be thinking martinis are in order. Martinis will make your party upscale for sure (think James Bond, though his game was baccarat). Single-malt scotch is also great to have on hand. For cocktails, consider the classy Sidecar.
Sidecar
Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake, then strain into a chilled highball glass.
Some say that serious cards need to be played without the influence of booze. So for a non-alcoholic alternative, grab some carbonated soda water and mix it up with some Italian syrup.
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When it comes to signup sheet information, there are some essentials to include regardless of what you’re organizing:
When adding your slot information, clearly define what people are signing up for, especially for a what-to-bring list or role assignments. If you want someone to bring healthy snacks for kids to enjoy after a game, specify that. You want your volunteers to feel confident in what they’re bringing and to make it easy for them to know what’s expected of them. It will save them time and stress (and you, too!). That being said, if you make your ask too specific (for example, asking for a hard-to-source item or something expensive), you may not end up with a volunteer for it. So be clear about what you expect, but also be reasonable!
Aside from providing the basic signup information, you can also add optional descriptions to both your entire signup sheet and individual slots. While not required, they can help guide your volunteers further and provide more information. You can add information about allergies, preferences and general info about the event. You can also add a wish list to make it easier for your volunteers to bring exactly what you need!
Signup sheet templates offer a ton of advantages for both organizers and volunteers and with Evite SignUp Sheets, you'll enjoy even more benefits than other digital and paper signup sheets! Some benefits our signup sheet templates offer include:
With Evite SignUp Sheets, you can enjoy organizing and coordinating all your events with ease. Signup sheets streamline the signup process for everyone involved, ensuring that everything will go to plan on the day of your event while saving you precious time in the process.