I know it’s the burning question... when can we all get back to playing live poker...
but when will that be, and what will that look like (to start)? I know it’s coming, and probably not far off IMHO. Would I feel comfortable in hosting a live game tonight? Nope, too soon imho. But as states relax restrictions, and things settle down, if things continue to progress as they have been, I could see some form of home games happening in the near future (coming weeks). Of course, things could certainly change.
but let’s say states and communities start dropping the stay at home orders in a few weeks, more info comes out about masks, level of contagiousness, etc. what steps are we gonna take to host a live game?
here are a few of my thoughts.
1- A strict limitation on number of players (not sure what that is, but no multitable tourneys to start).
2- Strict encouragement of masks and proper hand washing. For instance, everyone much be ok with reminders to hand sanitize if they are seen inadvertently touching their face, coughing into their hands, etc. “I get it, I probably touch my face without realizing, so point it out if I do it”.
3- I might implement some form of temperature taking at the start of the game, for everyone’s peace of mind.
4- possibly ask folks to seriously sanitize their buyin money. can be accomplished by laying out bills on a windowsill in sunlight for 15-20 minutes per side. I might do the same for the cards before the game... but it’s not feasible for the chips. Cross contamination with cards and chips is a thing, but if we can limit the amount the chips are exposed to contagion, we are better off.
this isn’t meant to delve into the debate (or politics) of when We will or should open up. It will happen at some point. your date might be sooner or later, depending on the ever evolving situation. Just curious what your First few games will look like, and what steps you think we can implement to keep the game safe and fun?
but when will that be, and what will that look like (to start)? I know it’s coming, and probably not far off IMHO. Would I feel comfortable in hosting a live game tonight? Nope, too soon imho. But as states relax restrictions, and things settle down, if things continue to progress as they have been, I could see some form of home games happening in the near future (coming weeks). Of course, things could certainly change.
but let’s say states and communities start dropping the stay at home orders in a few weeks, more info comes out about masks, level of contagiousness, etc. what steps are we gonna take to host a live game?
here are a few of my thoughts.
1- A strict limitation on number of players (not sure what that is, but no multitable tourneys to start).
2- Strict encouragement of masks and proper hand washing. For instance, everyone much be ok with reminders to hand sanitize if they are seen inadvertently touching their face, coughing into their hands, etc. “I get it, I probably touch my face without realizing, so point it out if I do it”.
3- I might implement some form of temperature taking at the start of the game, for everyone’s peace of mind.
4- possibly ask folks to seriously sanitize their buyin money. can be accomplished by laying out bills on a windowsill in sunlight for 15-20 minutes per side. I might do the same for the cards before the game... but it’s not feasible for the chips. Cross contamination with cards and chips is a thing, but if we can limit the amount the chips are exposed to contagion, we are better off.
this isn’t meant to delve into the debate (or politics) of when We will or should open up. It will happen at some point. your date might be sooner or later, depending on the ever evolving situation. Just curious what your First few games will look like, and what steps you think we can implement to keep the game safe and fun?