Hello! I suspect I'm a bit of an oddity here, as I'm not a poker player, though I do find it fascinating. I looked you up after coming across some videos by Chris Manzioni and Hobbyphilic.
My primary goal is finding something that I can use as currency or for tracking points in board games. For that reason I was hoping to find something generic but not boring, more subtle than flashy, super easy to read, and affordable. I have limited-to-no experience with chips, so I ordered some sample sets from BR Pro Poker (8-Bit and DDLM) and Apache (Bank and Penthouse) for comparison, as well as the BoardGameGeek store (which I planned to purchase)
I really love the 8-Bit for the clear numbers, the design, and subtle edge spots. I love the DDLM set artwork, but the numbers are not as legible. The Bank set has clear denominations and I generally like it, but I found some of the chip edges too busy. The BGG chips (metal slug ABS, I think) are easy to read and the colors really stand out. They slide really easily, but my purposes I wouldn't have tall stacks.
I'm new here, and you have already been a terrible influence on me. I'm still leaning toward BGG for a small set to use for board games, but I'm now thinking about what I would choose for a tournament set. And what do I want for a small-stakes cash set? Maybe I need to get more sample sets so I have a wider range of options for comparison. I found a post about a Rat Rod set and that sounded like fun. What kind of DDLM set do I want to buy? I DON'T EVEN PLAY POKER!!!
My primary goal is finding something that I can use as currency or for tracking points in board games. For that reason I was hoping to find something generic but not boring, more subtle than flashy, super easy to read, and affordable. I have limited-to-no experience with chips, so I ordered some sample sets from BR Pro Poker (8-Bit and DDLM) and Apache (Bank and Penthouse) for comparison, as well as the BoardGameGeek store (which I planned to purchase)
I really love the 8-Bit for the clear numbers, the design, and subtle edge spots. I love the DDLM set artwork, but the numbers are not as legible. The Bank set has clear denominations and I generally like it, but I found some of the chip edges too busy. The BGG chips (metal slug ABS, I think) are easy to read and the colors really stand out. They slide really easily, but my purposes I wouldn't have tall stacks.
I'm new here, and you have already been a terrible influence on me. I'm still leaning toward BGG for a small set to use for board games, but I'm now thinking about what I would choose for a tournament set. And what do I want for a small-stakes cash set? Maybe I need to get more sample sets so I have a wider range of options for comparison. I found a post about a Rat Rod set and that sounded like fun. What kind of DDLM set do I want to buy? I DON'T EVEN PLAY POKER!!!
