Curated Setup Guides
The same table can host a poker tournament on Friday, a Blackjack salon on Saturday, and a board-game campaign on Sunday. These guides show you how to set each one up.
Texas Hold’em night (up to 8 players)
Use the Texas Hold’em mat. With the 500-piece chip set you have 150 white ($1), 200 red ($5), 100 green ($25) and 50 black ($100).
- Starting stacks: give each player 15 white, 20 red, 10 green and 5 black. That is 50 chips and $865 each, and it leaves a small reserve in the case for re-buys.
- Dealer button: draw a card from the deck, high card deals first, and pass the button clockwise each hand.
- Blinds: use the schedule below.
Suggested blind schedule (20-minute levels)
| Level | Small blind | Big blind |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5 | $10 |
| 2 | $10 | $20 |
| 3 | $25 | $50 |
| 4 | $50 | $100 |
| 5 | $100 | $200 |
| 6 | $200 | $400 |
Set a timer on your phone, and adjust the pace to your group. Shorter levels make a quicker night.
Blackjack salon (7 players plus a dealer)
- Switch to the Blackjack mat. The dealer sits at the straight side, players around the curve.
- Agree the table rules before the first hand, for example whether the dealer stands on all 17s, as printed on the mat.
- Use the white and red chips for everyday bets and keep the green and black for big nights.
Board-game campaign (4 to 8 players)
- Take the mat off for a smooth surface, or leave it on for a soft, quiet base that keeps dice from clattering.
- The oval shape keeps everyone within reach of the board. Use the cup holders for drinks so nothing spills on the game.
Cocktail lounge (a crowd of up to 10)
- Remove the mat entirely for a clean black presentation table, or keep it on as a soft surface for drinks and plates.
- Set out a charcuterie board in the middle, and leave glasses at the rail.
Looking for drink ideas to go with each setup? See our Hosting & Cocktail Pairings page.