Hi everyone! I tried searching for an existing thread that addressed this type of tournament but couldn't find one. Point me in the right direction if there's one out there.
But here's the situation...
I've been asked to host a poker tournament for a family birthday/reunion event. It'll be held on an upcoming Saturday afternoon and they want it to last about 3 hours (2-5pm), so I don't have to worry about meal breaks. Here are some of the details:
Please jump in with any other comments/suggestions that would help ensure that most people have an enjoyable time!
Thanks!
But here's the situation...
I've been asked to host a poker tournament for a family birthday/reunion event. It'll be held on an upcoming Saturday afternoon and they want it to last about 3 hours (2-5pm), so I don't have to worry about meal breaks. Here are some of the details:
-I'll be setting up two oval tables to accommodate the 20 people that will be there. I'll be dealing at one table and I've asked a friend to come along as an additional dealer.
-Almost all of the players are complete novices with most of them having only played poker once or twice in their lives. Everyone will receive a ziplock bag that includes their starting stack, a poker hand ranking card, and their seating chip.
-My tourney chip set supports a four table tourney with denominations from 25 - 25,0000. So I've got some flexibility with starting stacks.
-We need to plan for a 3 hour tourney... no re-buys. I'll include a 5-minute bathroom break after every hour of play.
-There is no entry fee. Instead, the hosting family member is sponsoring the $1000 prize pool. My plan is to pay out 4 places.
-I'm assuming there will be LOTS of limping and sluggishly slow play given the skill level of the players.
Any suggestions on a blind structure and length of levels that accommodates these details? I imagine the play will be frustratingly slow. Please jump in with any other comments/suggestions that would help ensure that most people have an enjoyable time!
Thanks!