Tips on Hosting Home Games (Looooong!)

[MrGrob]

"Don't play for money with paper cards unless you are ready to buy two new decks for each game."

I used to use plastic cards, but changed back to paper (a new 2 deck setup with 1 setup in reserve) for every game. I hold the old used cards for live replacements. I decided that cracking a new deck before every game would nullify the possible pre-marked card fear. I also use the cheaper Vegas paper cards from Wal-Mart as they are nicer than Bicycle and just a nice as Bee, I think, for less.

Good advice (I read it). Many will be better off by reading it and following it. I would only add that picking up a rule book, or having Robert's available online during play (AND KNOWING THE RULES BEFORE HAND) will really help. Just make it clear what rules you will play by etc before things get going.

People used to think that I was stickler for the rules too much...but now that they have played a few times etc, they have more fun knowing all the rules and money are set and squared and they don't have to worry about any of it...just play. Makes it harder on me, but I don't mind.