So a question or the group.
My last 3 tournaments in my basement, I had only a $20 buy-in with no rebuy.
The last tournament I had, we had 2 tables 16 total. What I noticed is that the extremely inexperienced players felt intimidated by the seasoned players. This was the complete opposite of what I wanted. The reason behind the low buy in was to encourage everyone to play. On top of that, the inexperienced completely slowed action.
My next tournament is this Saturday and to keep inexperienced players from feeling obligated to play, I raised the buy-in to $50. The last tournament night, the inexperienced players that busted out ended up playing a very fun and competitive Uno game (And not everyone there played cards)
I found out today that a couple of the players (a few of my co-workers, mid-range) would prefer the $20, that $50 is too expensive. The whole point of the $50 was to keep the midrange and experienced players but to allow the inexperienced to no feel obligated to play. Eat, Drink, Socialize, but they don't have to play cards
A breakdown of players. 1/3 Are very experienced players, 1/3 know the game and have experience and 1/3 are almost lost at the tables and slow the action down considerably.
As of now, The $50 is looking to have 11-13 players, as of my count now.
My options:
1)Keep it at $50. The night isn't just about poker. My bar is fully stocked, Uno decks are ready, and I get a ton of food. Not everyone who comes even plays.
2)An option suggested by one of my co-workers - Have 2 tables. 1 Tourney at $50 and 1 at $20. My only issue with this is that I may lose some of the mid-range players to the $20 tournament. One of my mid range players specifically said that she would go to the $20 to keep the numbers up.
3)Drop it to $20 (Not going to happen).
I personally think that keeping it at $50 is the way to go. None of us are hurting for money, and it will keep the action going. If the game loses 1 or 2 inexperienced players because of the $50, I don't have a problem with this.
Has anyone had this issue before?
Suggestions?
My last 3 tournaments in my basement, I had only a $20 buy-in with no rebuy.
The last tournament I had, we had 2 tables 16 total. What I noticed is that the extremely inexperienced players felt intimidated by the seasoned players. This was the complete opposite of what I wanted. The reason behind the low buy in was to encourage everyone to play. On top of that, the inexperienced completely slowed action.
My next tournament is this Saturday and to keep inexperienced players from feeling obligated to play, I raised the buy-in to $50. The last tournament night, the inexperienced players that busted out ended up playing a very fun and competitive Uno game (And not everyone there played cards)
I found out today that a couple of the players (a few of my co-workers, mid-range) would prefer the $20, that $50 is too expensive. The whole point of the $50 was to keep the midrange and experienced players but to allow the inexperienced to no feel obligated to play. Eat, Drink, Socialize, but they don't have to play cards
A breakdown of players. 1/3 Are very experienced players, 1/3 know the game and have experience and 1/3 are almost lost at the tables and slow the action down considerably.
As of now, The $50 is looking to have 11-13 players, as of my count now.
My options:
1)Keep it at $50. The night isn't just about poker. My bar is fully stocked, Uno decks are ready, and I get a ton of food. Not everyone who comes even plays.
2)An option suggested by one of my co-workers - Have 2 tables. 1 Tourney at $50 and 1 at $20. My only issue with this is that I may lose some of the mid-range players to the $20 tournament. One of my mid range players specifically said that she would go to the $20 to keep the numbers up.
3)Drop it to $20 (Not going to happen).
I personally think that keeping it at $50 is the way to go. None of us are hurting for money, and it will keep the action going. If the game loses 1 or 2 inexperienced players because of the $50, I don't have a problem with this.
Has anyone had this issue before?
Suggestions?