How much time do you allocate for socializing?
I have a few 5 minute breaks in the tournament structure, but they seem to come a bit late, and 5 minutes isn't that long, especially since I've had a few where the last hand before the break lasted a long time, and I didn't bother stopping the timer for the hand, so by the time it was over, there was only like 1 or 2 minutes left on the break.
I guess the better question is - how much time do you allocate to socializing BEFORE the game starts? I feel like some players who haven't run great will bust, hang for a few hands, realize that others are a bit more focused on the hands/game, get bored, and leave. It doesn't feel like a good recipe for them to come back. I'll usually get up and walk them out, shake hands, say GG and goodbye, etc., but it's always awkward.
I'm wondering if I did something like a 7 PM ET doors open, game starts at 8:15 PM ET, if people who want to socialize and drink came in that first hour, then sat down for the game, if I'd get a better repeat rate.
What does your home game schedule look like? How much talking is there during your home game?
I have a few 5 minute breaks in the tournament structure, but they seem to come a bit late, and 5 minutes isn't that long, especially since I've had a few where the last hand before the break lasted a long time, and I didn't bother stopping the timer for the hand, so by the time it was over, there was only like 1 or 2 minutes left on the break.
I guess the better question is - how much time do you allocate to socializing BEFORE the game starts? I feel like some players who haven't run great will bust, hang for a few hands, realize that others are a bit more focused on the hands/game, get bored, and leave. It doesn't feel like a good recipe for them to come back. I'll usually get up and walk them out, shake hands, say GG and goodbye, etc., but it's always awkward.
I'm wondering if I did something like a 7 PM ET doors open, game starts at 8:15 PM ET, if people who want to socialize and drink came in that first hour, then sat down for the game, if I'd get a better repeat rate.
What does your home game schedule look like? How much talking is there during your home game?