Naming my Poker Set (2 Viewers)

CrazyEddie said:
You don't need a name for your set. It doesn't have to refer to a location, real or imagined. It doesn't require text, and if it has text, it's not required to be any sort of name.

@detroitdad has a set called Sunsets but that's really a description of the chips rather than a name:

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The Rounders KGB sets don't really have names:

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... and neither does the Cali Rounders set from @RainmanTrail :

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Fantasy sets like the Inplays, Proteges, and Noirs have names, but the names don't refer to anything on the chips:

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The Aurora Star chips were designed as if they were from a casino onboard a cruise ship; Aurora Star is the name of that fictional cruise ship. Empress Star and Pacific Star are likewise fictional cruise ships, all named as if they were from a single cruise line.

Big Top Poker started with an idea to pay homage to chips from the 1960s Vegas casino "Carousel" but took on a life of its own; the name and the concept go hand in hand, but note that "Big Top Poker" doesn't refer to a casino or club or cardroom or any other sort of location.

Sunset Beach is inspired, visually, by the classic Dunes inlays, but the theme and graphics don't refer to a casino or club, and neither does the name.

My own custom set (a work in progress) started off being inspired by an artwork style ("art deco illustration") with nothing else behind it. As I worked on it, it transformed into a theme based around space exploration, with a bit of a science-fiction feel to it, and the name came from that - but only after the entire set had come together first.


Inspiration takes many forms.

If you're looking for inspiration, I recommend you look at as many sets as possible - other people's custom sets primarily, but also home game fantasy sets, and even casino sets (present and past!). Where to find them? Browse the classifieds. Browse the galleries. Browse the showcase threads. Browse the Hall of Fame. Let the huge variety soak into your brain and then just let it sit there and percolate for a while... a long while. Inspiration will come when you stop searching for it.

Good luck, and enjoy the journey!
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Very informative! For the last week I’ve been looking at other peoples sets wind up fully down the rabbit hole. I really appreciate you taking the time to explain how these sets came together. That makes so much more sense.
 
Something related to your home town: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City_Shuffle

Graphics for inspiration, maybe find something more simplified:
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My tribute set came to fruition from a combo of an interesting city with a rich history, and a cool hotel. U can read about it here:

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/casino-nacional.77521/

My first set was simply Steve's Card Club. Not as special/cool as my Nacional set, but good enough IMO (except it shouldn't have been on the Horsehead mold).

My next set will be another club theme that's based on the core group of players who are longtime friends.

H mold...Hoss...Hmmmm...
 
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My first custom set (linked in sig) was named after a mashup of a favorite band's name + one of their records from which the colors & art design was inspired. The "QK" variation in 'blaqk' was a great fit with poker for obvious reasons, plus their album name "Beneath the Black Palms" featuring a very casino/chip-friendly theme (palms) made it feel sort of kismet. I played around with a variety of variations of "Blaqk X" (Knight, Jack, etc.) in my head before the Palms things clicked and I got to designing straight away. Hopefully you find something that clicks for you in the same way!
 
SteveEH said:
My fantasy casino set is a combo of an interesting city with a rich history, and a cool hotel. U can read about it here:

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/casino-nacional.77521/

My first set was simply Steve's Card Club. Not as special/cool as my Nacional set, but good enough IMO (except it shouldn't have been on the Horsehead mold).

My next set will be another club theme that's based on the core group of players who are longtime friends.

H mold...Hoss...Hmmmm...
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Those chips are beautiful!
 
I have a friend with an infinity symbol tattoo. I was looking at the club symbol and had the idea to replace the left and right leaves with the symbol. And The Infinity Club was born.

Mark Twain was from Missouri. You could do a subtle play on that. Sammy's Place
Wordy Sam's
Huck's Hideout
Sawyer's
Artie's Court
 
buzzmonkey said:
I have a friend with an infinity symbol tattoo. I was looking at the club symbol and had the idea to replace the left and right leaves with the symbol. And The Infinity Club was born.

Mark Twain was from Missouri. You could do a subtle play on that. Sammy's Place
Wordy Sam's
Huck's Hideout
Sawyer's
Artie's Court
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The Whitewash Cardroom.
 
Hair of the Hoss
Boss Hoss
Hoss Hog
Sleipnir's Canter - This would be subtle and could be understated, which after reading this thread seems to be your style, maybe I'm misreading it.
Sleipnir is Loki's son, a steed with 8 legs

Hoss' a shoddy place to get hammered
 
Machine said:
Hair of the Hoss
Boss Hoss
Hoss Hog
Sleipnir's Canter - This would be subtle and could be understated, which after reading this thread seems to be your style, maybe I'm misreading it.
Sleipnir is Loki's son, a steed with 8 legs

Hoss' a shoddy place to get hammered
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I like where you’re comin from
 
Machine said:
Hair of the Hoss
Boss Hoss
Hoss Hog
Sleipnir's Canter - This would be subtle and could be understated, which after reading this thread seems to be your style, maybe I'm misreading it.
Sleipnir is Loki's son, a steed with 8 legs

Hoss' a shoddy place to get hammered
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Hoss Bog. Brings new emphasis on having a high denom "cranberry" chip. :ROFL: :ROFLMAO:
 
This is always a hard one, I worked with my country theme as in Iceland so Viking’s stuff and so on.

You don’t need to include your name or something many sets have no connection to the owner and have great names. Like Suicide Queens, others are based on movies and more.

I personally like working deeper with my new sets and try to connect themes to Colors. But that is hard.


Random names are fun

Retro Metro -
Port Value -
Royal Port -
Fort Money -
Forest Fort -
Lakeside -
Home of Hoss -
Bluffhaven -
 
You know you could just leave the Royal labels on the chips. You’re from KC. KC Royals…? Then take your time once you get your card room settled for a more permanent name!
 

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