Man caves really were made for Poker Nights. They give you the space that you need to invite your friends round, get out the snacks and enjoy a beer or two without disturbing anyone else in the house. If you are lucky enough to have your very own man cave, what are you waiting for? Here are some top tips to make sure everyone has a good time.

Snacks

Every poker night needs snacks. When you choose your snacks though, you do need to choose foods that are easy to eat by hand. Everyone around the table will be handling playing cards so you need to have foods that aren’t messy to eat. Think crisps, nuts or maybe chopped up vegetables. If you would like to serve up a more substantial meal you could offer a pre-game meal.

Game

AS you will probably be aware there are many variants of poker. You need to decide which variant you will play before you poker night to give all your guests the chance to brush up their skills. If you choose Texas Holdem or Omaha poker, for instance, everyone could have a look at Review Poker to make sure they understand the rules. You will also all need to decide if you want to play for real money or if you just want to play for fun. Deciding in advance will prevent misunderstandings at the event.

Drink

The drink is another important part of poker night. Generally, since you are providing the location and the food it is acceptable for you to ask your guests to bring some drink options. This way, you don’t have to spend a fortune and waste a lot of time worrying about what exactly everyone likes to drink. Guests, usually are more than happy to turn up with enough drink that they can share, so everything normally works out fine. Do have some soft drinks on hand for those who don’t wish to indulge in alcohol though.