One deck of cards is used in a standard game of poker and there is an option to use wild cards, which could increase the winning odds for each player. Although traditional poker is fun, it may have lost its appeal if the same person wins over and over or if one or more of your card-playing friends is lacking the cash needed to bet during each round. Spice things up by implementing some unique rules and prize options for you and your buddies to enjoy during an informal poker tournament.
Use Multiple Decks Or Play Team Tournaments
Multiple decks that are used throughout a unique poker games session can result in several of the players winding up with appealing hands. This could force the jackpot to increase if you or another player is confident that you/they have possession of a hand that is going to be difficult to beat. Another option is to play team tournaments. Depending upon how many people will be participating, seat yourself and the others at one or more tables.
Instruct everyone that they will be taking part in a team competition, which will result in the winning team splitting the pot between themselves. The person who has a winning hand will automatically give their partner the title of the winner as well. Eliminate losing teams after several rounds and finish up the tournament by having the top two teams compete against each other.
Designate Certificates And Gifts As Prizes
Money does not need to come into play during your tournament, but you can still keep things interesting by guaranteeing that each winner will be awarded with a certificate or small gift. When you invite your friends over to your home, explain how the prizes will differ from cash. If you select certificates as the prizes, each player can come up with a favor that they are willing to perform and can write the personal offerings, across slips of paper.
Mowing a lawn, washing a car, or performing an errand are some prize options. Let everyone know that they should be realistic with what they are willing to offer so that nobody gets roped into completing a task that they are not interested in.
If small gifts are more appealing to you and the others, ask everyone to purchase some inexpensive, yet useful items, from a dollar store. Tell everyone to keep the gifts concealed in bags. At the end of each poker round, instruct the winner to reach into each bag and select one of the gifts.
