How do you think having 50¢, $2.50 snappers, and $10 chips would change low stakes game? (1 Viewer)

[TheOffalo]

My regular group usually plays 25¢/50¢. We've played 25¢/25¢ up through $1/$1 before, but we've settled on 25¢/50¢. My current set is the standard .25/1/5/25 that can support the range of stakes we play.

Was thinking of making a second custom set w/50¢ fracs, and then $2.50 snappers (have some pink chips to use), then $10 (maybe skip $25 or $50). Since we can't do 25¢/50¢ with this potential set, we'll probably do 50¢/50¢ to keep the BB the way it is. Usual buy-in is $40, so that's 80 BB.

While the chips can support any bets in 50¢ increments, just wondering if anyone has any experience or thoughts on playing with this lineup of chips, as to whether it affects people's psychology as it relates to betting, having these uncommon/larger denoms.

 

[Chipandchair]

My guess is that it would probably play a little higher than your $.25/$.50 game. For example, if I just have quarters and dollars I may raise to $2. If I have the snapper though in that same scenario I am betting $2,50 instead of $2

 

[TheOffalo]

My guess is that it would probably play a little higher than your $.25/$.50 game. For example, if I just have quarters and dollars I may raise to $2. If I have the snapper though in that same scenario I am betting $2,50 instead of $2

Thanks, that's my natural inclination too. Hoping someone's done similar and can confirm or dispel that assumption.

 

[Sprouty]

Thanks, that's my natural inclination too. Hoping someone's done similar and can confirm or dispel that assumption.

Do your players bet $1.50 or $2 preflop when you play .25/.50?

 

[TheOffalo]

Do your players bet $1.50 or $2 preflop when you play .25/.50?

I think $1.50's slightly more common. Maybe more $2 bets in EP.

 

[JWC]

I don’t know that it would raise the wagers as much as slow down the game.

 

[TheOffalo]

I don’t know that it would raise the wagers as much as slow down the game.

Interesting. How so? Just from people being used to betting $1 or $3 and having to do it with two 50¢ chips (instead of one $1) for the former or an odd combo of 50¢ and $2.50 chips instead of three $1s for the latter? Things like that?

 

[Sprouty]

I think $1.50's slightly more common. Maybe more $2 bets in EP.

I'd assume it would play close to the same then but instead of $2 in EP it will be $2.50.

In our .25/.50 game it's more common for us to only use quarters as blinds and we see more $2 bets. I think a lot of it is due to it being easier to bet with full dollars so we don't reach for quarters, but if your players consistently make bets of $1.50 the same may hold true by betting with three quarters .50 cent chips. I believe we would have more $2.50 opening bets in our game should we move to .50/2.50/10.

Keep a closer eye next time you play and maybe you'll get a better idea of what your players tendencies will be and how they may carry over.

 

[Coyote]

A Non-Denominated Frac and the usual $1/5/20 usually solve this without tears.

 

[TheOffalo]

A Non-Denominated Frac and the usual $1/5/20 usually solve this without tears.

Well part of the experiment is the fun and excuse of making and using the 50¢ and snappers.

 

[Coyote]

Well part of the experiment is the fun and excuse of making and using the 50¢ and snappers.

I 'm playing tomorrow live with the "boys" (not the well-read league, poker-wise).
Since it's a different crew, we 're going to handle "dollar" values on chips as Euro dimes.
5-20-100 anybody?

 

[LeLe]

In Singapore 25/50c is rare to nope as we dont have Quarter here, 50c/$1 and $1/$2 are the more common stake for home games

I often played 50c/$1 at Public Home Game, there is 1 host that use 50c/$2/$10/$50 in chip denom progression

It work just fine as the usual 50c/$1/$5/$25/$100 chip denom progression

 

[Coyote]

When it comes to currency coins, nobody in the civilized or even untamed world has quarters, with the exception of the proud US of A.

 

[TheOffalo]

When it comes to currency coins, nobody in the civilized or even untamed world has quarters, with the exception of the proud US of A.

Canada has quarters too.

 

[Coyote]

This is utterly shocking.

 

[JWC]

Interesting. How so? Just from people being used to betting $1 or $3 and having to do it with two 50¢ chips (instead of one $1) for the former or an odd combo of 50¢ and $2.50 chips instead of three $1s for the latter? Things like that?

I think that adding a $2.50 chip to the game will add complexity that isn’t needed, as people will struggle with the math for the vets.

If you want 50c/50c, then raise the blinds and play with your existing .25/1/5/25 set. If you just want to buy chips, then go for it.

 

[Seeking Alpha Social Club]

My regular group usually plays 25¢/50¢. We've played 25¢/25¢ up through $1/$1 before, but we've settled on 25¢/50¢. My current set is the standard .25/1/5/25 that can support the range of stakes we play.

Was thinking of making a second custom set w/50¢ fracs, and then $2.50 snappers (have some pink chips to use), then $10 (maybe skip $25 or $50). Since we can't do 25¢/50¢ with this potential set, we'll probably do 50¢/50¢ to keep the BB the way it is. Usual buy-in is $40, so that's 80 BB.

While the chips can support any bets in 50¢ increments, just wondering if anyone has any experience or thoughts on playing with this lineup of chips, as to whether it affects people's psychology as it relates to betting, having these uncommon/larger denoms.

I have a number of sets that have widely different denominations, and we have been playing the different sets for many years. We typically play .50/1. I have not noticed that changing the denomunations changes the betting, but it does create some pissing and moaning. Beyond that, it isn't a problem. I just remind them that $2.50 x 2 = $5, or $10 x 2 = $20. They especially like it when I break out the Aces Casinos with .50s, $1s, $2s, $3s, $25s, $100s. They struggle with 2 + 3 ....LOL!!

But to answer your question, no, changing the denomination does not change the betting habits, at least not at my game.

Now try adding in Pot Limit games to pkayers that only play hold em. That's a whole different set of ridiculousness.

 

[Gunnar]

I have hosted a game with 50/250/1000 KR that translates to 50c 2.5$ and 10$

Stakes 50/50kr and as the transition was hard, did not help we wore playing pot limit but would not recommend.

If you want to move away from the standard to have more chips you could go
25c / 1 / 2.5 and just have a lot of snappers as bank I personally live this idea
Maybe add a 10$ for banking purposes depending on how deep your game is.

This keeps opening bets open in 1-2$ range and makes the bets in further streets pink and beautiful.

 

[Marius L]

I would think the standard open raise could very well still be in the same range as before. $1.5 or $2. At least its my experience that people don't want to raise with just ONE single chip. So a $2.5 open raise just throwing in a snapper might not become the standard like some suggests. Rather people might throw in three or four 50cent chips for a lower raise.

Anyways, I also agree with @JWC that the math might become awkward with the new denoms. At least in the beginning. People need to actively think about what they are going to bet, and count other peoples bets/the pot. It will likely be slowing down the game. At least for a while until people get used to it.

 

[CrazyEddie]

When it comes to currency coins, nobody in the civilized or even untamed world has quarters, with the exception of the proud US of A.

Canada has quarters too.

aka Alt-USA

 

[CrazyEddie]

If you just want to buy chips, then go for it.

This is the correct answer.

I think it will be confusing and awkward at first but lol who cares, just do it and have fun

Charge everyone $1 every time they bitch about having to do weird math

 

[LeLe]

Charge everyone $1 every time they bitch about having to do weird math

HAHA that a good idea, I always admired the Europe Casino Chip denomination where $2,$10,$50 are the more common value.

 

[pltrgyst]

I agree that over time you'd probably lose the half of your players who are math impaired...

 

[Samuel]

When it comes to currency coins, nobody in the civilized or even untamed world has quarters, with the exception of the proud US of A.

 

[Coyote]

Actually I 've just finished hosting a home game featuring $5, $20 and $100 chips, playing respectively as 5, 20 and 100 Euro dimes (no offense for the US currency)
More to follow on the Home Game pics thread

 

[cheque_raise]

Probably the same way a $7 chip would help the game, which would be a negative impact