So here’s my idea for a dream table concept, which will seem ridiculous to some, but actually suits the needs of my game. Note: I would have to buy or build a bigger house to do this. So this truly is in the realm of fantasy.
First, some important assumptions:
(A) I consider 9-10 handed NLHE a bad way to play the game, much preferring to play 7-8 handed—better action, less opportunity for nits to just sit and wait on monsters;
(B) I host a two-table tournament (followed by a cash game), which sometimes draws as many as 18 players, but more often is in the 13-16 range. So 6-8 handed is standard;
(C) When both tables are going (in adjoining rooms in an open plan house) there is always a fair amount of yelling and razzing back and forth between the two... In other words, players would like to all be near each other;
(D) I prefer elliptical or super-elliptical tables, and dislike “racetrack” tables because of their terrible sightlines from many seats. At a casino, I always try to sit at one of the corner seats (where it is rounded) because that gives me the best view of the players and the action.
Solution: A very long super-elliptical table, with a 6-8 handed game going at each end.
A table fitting many of my goals already exists... The 'Ellips' conference table, designed in 1968 Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen. It’s about 165" long and 55" wide.
All set, right? Just gotta make the world’s largest table topper.
Just two small problems... First, these typically sell for between $14,000-$17,000. Secondly, 55" at its widest point is too wide. Third, it needs different legs to allow for more legroom and flexibility in seat locations.
Now, I think I could build a better version for well under $1K. And I’d make it narrower, more like 47-48". Lastly, I would use pedestal bases—probably three of them. Then everyone could be at the same table, with two games going at once.
Yeah, I know, I know — why not just two round tables, if we’re only playing 7-8 handed? BECAUSE THIS IS A FANTASY, OK?
And yes, the name of the table would be a tribute to John Lennon’s album release shortly before he was assassinated.
First, some important assumptions:
(A) I consider 9-10 handed NLHE a bad way to play the game, much preferring to play 7-8 handed—better action, less opportunity for nits to just sit and wait on monsters;
(B) I host a two-table tournament (followed by a cash game), which sometimes draws as many as 18 players, but more often is in the 13-16 range. So 6-8 handed is standard;
(C) When both tables are going (in adjoining rooms in an open plan house) there is always a fair amount of yelling and razzing back and forth between the two... In other words, players would like to all be near each other;
(D) I prefer elliptical or super-elliptical tables, and dislike “racetrack” tables because of their terrible sightlines from many seats. At a casino, I always try to sit at one of the corner seats (where it is rounded) because that gives me the best view of the players and the action.
Solution: A very long super-elliptical table, with a 6-8 handed game going at each end.
A table fitting many of my goals already exists... The 'Ellips' conference table, designed in 1968 Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen. It’s about 165" long and 55" wide.
All set, right? Just gotta make the world’s largest table topper.
Just two small problems... First, these typically sell for between $14,000-$17,000. Secondly, 55" at its widest point is too wide. Third, it needs different legs to allow for more legroom and flexibility in seat locations.
Now, I think I could build a better version for well under $1K. And I’d make it narrower, more like 47-48". Lastly, I would use pedestal bases—probably three of them. Then everyone could be at the same table, with two games going at once.
Yeah, I know, I know — why not just two round tables, if we’re only playing 7-8 handed? BECAUSE THIS IS A FANTASY, OK?
And yes, the name of the table would be a tribute to John Lennon’s album release shortly before he was assassinated.