(NC)—To make your party rock - and be remembered as an ingenious host - consider throwing a poker-themed party.
Poker is a game that requires skill and strategy, yet it is easy enough for anyone to learn. It's a card game destined to raise the 'enthusiasm' stakes for every guest, and no doubt, each one will finish the night as a winner. Take a look at these tips on how to do it easily, courtesy of the poker-party experts at PokerRoom.com:
• Don't show me the money: High stakes gambling is not required at the family poker game. Who says you can't play for spare change or for the inglorious job of loading the dishwasher? If you do want to play for money, consider donating the entire pot to charity.
• Get everyone on the same page: Provide guests with a tip sheet that details card rankings, hand nicknames and odds. Printable versions of the basic rules, as well as tips and tricks on how to play, is on the site, PokerRoom.com. Making sure everyone knows the rules up front will also help avoid arguments when the game heats up.
• Give guests a poker alter-ego: Develop poker nicknames for your friends and family before they arrive. This can be a fun icebreaker and a way of introducing people to one another. Your guests will get a kick out of referring to each other as "Kamikaze Karl" or "Shifty-eyes Sharon."
• Set up the game: A family poker game is easy. It requires only a deck of cards a table and some chairs. The game can be themed for any celebration, at any time of year.
• Help guests prepare: Make sure your invitation indicates that that your party will include a poker element and offer suggestions for your guests to sharpen their skills before the big event.
- News Canada
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