whats the best table to use for pub games? (in players opinions)

games2sell

I am in the middle of setting up some games. Just wondering, what tables do players like best because there are so many varieties.
I dont know what ones to go for. I like the classic pub-poker ten seater tables. But also the old west 6 player type tables are good too. I guess, thats why I am looking for opinions

I guess I am asking two questions. What looks best and what do players really like? to be seated at 10 player tables or 6?



Casinoshop.ie seems to sell all types. So i'll use them as reference images I guess (if thats ok with boards.ie mods)


Ten Seater Table. Classic pub poker games.



Old west style 6 player table.


Octagon Style table. Again, an old west type of table. 8 seater.


This really isnt a tournament table. But i've seen this been assembled and it can be portable. Would this make a nice looking cash table in pub games? (obviously minus the cashbox...even chip dealer tray for that matter)


A very nice looking poker table. 10 seater.

5Aces

Before you buy one of these tables make sure that there is space in the pubs to set it up without being in the way of the regulars or the manager will put a stop to your poker quickly. get the lightest 10 seater available. i have used the one in the first picture and it is very stable.

CHD

One in first pic is best for this

KoolKid

I agree first one is best if space is an issue.

games2sell

Thanks for the feedback guys. I am well aware of space
But im more so wondering what players like to play on.

Like, if given a choice would the average player like to play at a 10 seater or 6 seater? ... or does it really matter as long as they are quality made tables?

5Aces

We will play on a cardboard box. if you want to run a business start thinking like a businessman... light portable 10 seater table those stackable plastic chairs. cup holders are an important addition if your going to pubs without a few spare small tables for drinks. picture 1 is what you need. One bit of advice... do it soon or you will get bogged down with small details. manage your tournament so that it finishes at last orders. what buy in and reg are you thinking of? do you know the rules if there is a dispute? how to mix in cash with the end of the tournament. its not as easy as you think.

KoolKid

You are always going to need 10 seated, or at the very least 9.
Number one is the best option. Number 4 would be nice from a players point of view, but it will cost a lot more. The only downsid to the first one is the fold in the middle dips after a while.

bohsman

no1 is fine, bit of a squeeze for 10 and they are fairly poor quality. If you dont need the traintracks for peoples drinks the last table is the best one there.

JP Poker

bohsman wrote: »

no1 is fine, bit of a squeeze for 10 and they are fairly poor quality. If you dont need the traintracks for peoples drinks the last table is the best one there.

I have both the 1st and last one which I use.

The 1st table is probably going to be your best option as it has a drinks holder and will be lighter then the rest (if you go for the 7th option).

I use the last on for my festivals and it is a better table, it's weighs more and is a two person set up due to the legs not been very strong

I know Peter (casino shop) also sells table tops so they may be an options for you. they are alot cheaper and can be placed directly on top of the pubs tables

Coillte_Bhoy

As JP said, table tops are a good option. Thats what i use (they are exactly like the tops in option 1, but without the legs obv) and it s easy to lay them over the regular pub tables. It saves a lot of time shifting furniture etc. Also a thing to consider is using round tables if the games are self deal and there will be a lot of new players. Self Dealing form either end of the regular tables regularly leads to mis deals i find.

games2sell

Thanks for getting back guys
Space isnt an issue. Im lucky enough to have that option with where I want to start.

Personally I favor the 10 seaters. Allows for more players. However would I be right to believe a 6 seater would be better for self-dealt games? ... as I want to start out with. i hate dealing on the ten seaters when seating on either end of the table.


I guess the ultimate question is, besides weight and space issues. Would your average poker player prefer to play on ten seaters? ... like would they be out off playing on 6 seaters?

The Images above I am using for reference I guess. I am not refering to the detailed design you see in the images. Just their style and shape. For example, lets take the 6 seater in the image above. If I was to go with that style. I would be getting a custom one of sorts. Without the heavy base leg. But legs that would allow for easy storage/transport but still maintain is quality.

5Aces

two of the posters above have given reasons why table 1 is best with the option of having table tops only if there is suitable tables in the pub to place it on so get whichever suits the pub you plan to start of at and as you get other venues you can get the other type if necessary. one of the posters is probably the best in the country at running both local and bigger buy in (€750) professionally run games. take their advice and move on to the next step.

6 handed games are different to full ring.

your average pub player who likes to sit back and play only premium hands will feel like the blinds are killing them and wont enjoy the game as much and might not come to your game as often. some of them will be uncomfortable dealing and unless there is a good smarartian at the table you want bad dealers messing up the flow of the game as little as possible. stop worrying about the table so much and get as many players as you can comfortably fit onto each table. you need to be thinking about how you will get the punters to your game and keep them coming back.

start off by mentioning here what pub you plan to have the game in and start spreading the word and make sure you are comfortable dealing and know the rules inside out if you plan to run a cash game. if there is a €500 pot and you have to make a decision in a tricky situation you better be right.

fee for tournament should reflect thats its a self dealt tournament. you should deal the final table.

Riveam

Have to say I totally agree with the consensus here.

If you're running games in pubs then you have no choice than to got for number 1 or table tops. This is largely because of portability and the inevitable damage to the tables that will happen in pub games.

As hard as you try pints WILL get spilled on them, so don't for the love of god go and buy some beautifully built ocatagon tables with dining tops. I would suggest going for table tops (casinoshop has some very good quality ones available) if you're just starting out and if the pub has the right kind of tables to put them on as you won't have a huge outlay cost. Then if you start getting good runners you can upgrade.

The runners aspect is largely gonna depend on, as has been mentioned above, you're structure, buy-in, ability to make rulings and the overall flow of the game, not the tables you use (as long as there's felt and pretty decent cards and chips then most punters will be happy).

As regards the slow moving game caused in self deals, perhaps you could offer a special deal for capable dealers like the Jackpot does? Maybe no reg? Or even half price entry or something provided they deal for the night. This works pretty well for the jackpot and I'd say it could work V well in a pub game.

Anyway, these are my ideas based on my own experience as a player and some running of pub games.

Best of luck with your game mate and let us know how it goes.

AstonMartin

How are things going? it would be interesting to hear how you went about setting up a regular game.