Tourney What do you feel are some must have rules? (4 Viewers)

[renegadegatorman]

I'm hosting my first tournament on Saturday for my group that plays a monthly cash game which is pretty relaxed. Since this almost everyone in the groups first time playing a tournament, what are some rules you think are essential to avoid confusion, keep things moving, and keep things civil? Like I said, we're usually pretty laid back but with the first place prize being more than what people are accustomed to walking away with at the end of our cash game I just want to make sure things go smoothly and everyone is on the same page.

 

[Bluegrass Poker]

Just use the TDA rules.

 

[inca911]

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/need-basic-adobe-illustrator-help-poker-rules-sign.21788/

 

[allforcharity]

No string bets.

 

[BGinGA]

what are some rules you think are essential to avoid confusion, keep things moving, and keep things civil? ... I just want to make sure things go smoothly and everyone is on the same page.

All of them.

use the TDA rules.

^ This. Announce it beforehand, and have a copy (printed or electronic) available on site.

 

[renegadegatorman]

Just use the TDA rules.

Pretty solid set of rules but I doubt I will remember them verbatim and I know for sure my friends won't read them lol.

I should have clarified that I was looking for a few rules that I could throw on a rule screen in tournament director. Mostly seeing if there are some rules that are important but often overlooked.

 

[bergs]

1) do not dry hump the host
2) do not post social media pics of pets anus
3) keep testicles in pants at all times at table
4) no adjacent board games involving screaming
5) do not dry hump the host
6) do not wipe wet hands from bathroom on rail
7) never, ever dry hump host

These are all based on real world situations fwiw.

 

[Bluegrass Poker]

1) do not dry hump the host
2) do not post social media pics of pets anus
3) keep testicles in pants at all times at table
4) no adjacent board games involving screaming
5) do not dry hump the host
6) do not wipe wet hands from bathroom on rail
7) never, ever dry hump host

These are all based on real world situations fwiw.

Or follow @MrCatPants home game threads and do the opposite of whatever his game does.

 

[Bluegrass Poker]

Here’s some very basic rules I’d put on screen and I’m sure others can add on.

1. PAY ATTENTION (in all caps and bold)
2. Act in turn
3. No string bets
4. No making change from pot until action is done.
5. PAY ATTENTION
6. No talking about hands during the hand.
7. Cards speak
8. Protect your hand
9. PAY ATTENTION

 

[chippitydoodah]

Looks like
PAY ATTENTION &
DONT DRY HUMP THE HOST
are all you really need

 

[KHarp1]

Things are just getting too serious when you can't dry hump the host, or, post pics of your pets anus!

 

[allforcharity]

1) do not dry hump the host
2) do not post social media pics of pets anus
3) keep testicles in pants at all times at table
4) no adjacent board games involving screaming
5) do not dry hump the host
6) do not wipe wet hands from bathroom on rail
7) never, ever dry hump host

These are all based on real world situations fwiw.

Rules are for commies. AMERICA IS FREEDOM!

 

[bergs]

Looks like
PAY ATTENTION &
DONT DRY HUMP THE HOST
are all you really need

And honestly, if your attention wanders once in a while, just don’t find yourself gyrating on the host and you’re prolly good.

 

[Bluegrass Poker]

1) do not dry hump the host
2) do not post social media pics of pets anus
3) keep testicles in pants at all times at table
4) no adjacent board games involving screaming
5) do not dry hump the host
6) do not wipe wet hands from bathroom on rail
7) never, ever dry hump host

These are all based on real world situations fwiw.

So wet humping the host is allowed?

 

[PlaidDragon]

1. Bring the host beer.

<list ends>

 

[renegadegatorman]

1) do not dry hump the host
2) do not post social media pics of pets anus
3) keep testicles in pants at all times at table
4) no adjacent board games involving screaming
5) do not dry hump the host
6) do not wipe wet hands from bathroom on rail
7) never, ever dry hump host

These are all based on real world situations fwiw.

My group will boycott the game if I implement "keep testicles in pants."

 

[ArielVer18]

Pretty solid set of rules but I doubt I will remember them verbatim and I know for sure my friends won't read them lol.

I should have clarified that I was looking for a few rules that I could throw on a rule screen in tournament director. Mostly seeing if there are some rules that are important but often overlooked.

Whoever plans to act as the floorperson should know all the rules. How do you plan to enforce them if you don't know them all? It's not required that all the players know every single rule, but there should at least be one rule expert in the room to enforce it when things go awry.

I've had the same three basic house rules for over 15 years:

1. Protect your hand
2. Don't be an asshole
3. Don't be shady

The TDA rules get updated very regularly, so most of your work is already done. Tournament rules tend to be a little more strict than cash game rules, so pick ten that you think your players might accidentally break frequently and highlight them.

 

[MrCatPants]

Or follow @MrCatPants home game threads and do the opposite of whatever his game does.

All my players arrive early or on time and the game is growing.

maybe do everything @MrCatPants does

 

[Bluegrass Poker]

All my players arrive early or on time and the game is growing.

maybe do everything @MrCatPants does

if I lived close I’d try to get an invite just for all the craziness you post about.

 

[Dodger]

1) do not dry hump the host
2) do not post social media pics of pets anus
3) keep testicles in pants at all times at table
4) no adjacent board games involving screaming
5) do not dry hump the host
6) do not wipe wet hands from bathroom on rail
7) never, ever dry hump host

These are all based on real world situations fwiw.

“Don’t forget to like and subscribe.”

 

[Natskule]

I'm hosting my first tournament on Saturday for my group that plays a monthly cash game which is pretty relaxed. Since this almost everyone in the groups first time playing a tournament, what are some rules you think are essential to avoid confusion, keep things moving, and keep things civil? Like I said, we're usually pretty laid back but with the first place prize being more than what people are accustomed to walking away with at the end of our cash game I just want to make sure things go smoothly and everyone is on the same page.

Not much different than a cash game. Just can't buy back in or cash out and blinds go up, otherwise pretty standard poker rules.

 

[bergs]

“Don’t forget to like

Unlikely, it’s me.

and subscribe.”

Nobody wants that, either. Maybe prescribe. Not subscribe.

 

[KHarp1]

Maybe prescribe. Not subscribe.

I'll try what bergs is on, but, start me out with a half dose, please.

 

[buzzmonkey]

The big ones that come up a lot:

• Protect your hand. If your hand is out in front of you and the dealer pulls it in, it's gone unless it's absolutely clear what your cards were/are.
• State your action clearly. If you want to raise, say raise. Tossing in a single chip is call unless you say otherwise FIRST.
• No string-bets. Again, state your action clearly.
• Don't fold out of turn. It's rude and it gives unfair information to some of the other players.
• You have to show both cards to win a pot. No exceptions.

 

[BPTDirector]

30 seconds to bet at most
Act in turn.
No useless discussion during a hand.
Don’t be an asshole.

 

[BPTDirector]

Most important rules - wash and dry hands after relieving yourself - nobody wants your dick juice on the chips or cards.
POOP AT HOME!!!!!

 

[Poker Zombie]

Take the time to read the short form TDA rules. You may be amazed. The rules that you did not know will stick with you. The rules you've been getting wrong will stand out. The rest you already knew, or would have figured out.

Quite a while ago, I tried to condense the "important" rules to a single page, but it was a fool's errand. All the rules are important. If you want to know what I went with, here you go...

 

[buzzmonkey]

22) Don't use Comic Sans

 

[maloviz]

1) do not dry hump the host
2) do not post social media pics of pets anus
3) keep testicles in pants at all times at table
4) no adjacent board games involving screaming
5) do not dry hump the host
6) do not wipe wet hands from bathroom on rail
7) never, ever dry hump host

These are all based on real world situations fwiw.

Sounds like a boring game. Personally I do the opposite of #3, I ask all my players to pull their balls out and place them on the table when going all in.

 

[allforcharity]

My group will boycott the game if I implement "keep testicles in pants."

Waitaminute...your own testicle or someone else's? I've heard some home games where testicles can become part of the bet (insert Scrotum jokes here).