The game of poker has changed from something only played in casinos to a game many people enjoy in the comforts of their home.  Poker parties are currently one of the most popular kinds of parties to have at your home.  It’s a great way to get together with friends and have lots of fun, without having to make a trip to a casino which could be a good distance away.

Setting up your home for a poker party only requires a few fairly inexpensive poker room accessories and you don’t have to have an empty or spare room to do it.  Even if you have a small house or apartment, you can set your place up to host a poker party in just a matter of minutes with the right accessories.

The first thing you will need is a table to play on, and the best option for those with limited space is a folding poker table.  These tables come in many configurations and look just like those in the real casinos, only When you’re finished playing they fold up and can easily fit in a closet, often in a neat little carrying case.  Many folding poker tables also come with a second table top that can be used as a dining area for double duty.  Depending on how much you want to spend, a folding poker table can be simply a basic folding table top, or it can come with features like poker chip trays, cup holders or even padded rails.  Folding poker table prices range from around twenty bucks for folding poker table tops that can sit on top of your kitchen or dining room table, to a few hundred dollars for a professional quality poker table.

Once you have your poker table, you will need just a few other accessories.  Obviously, you are going to need some playing cards and poker chips.  One neat item is a poker chip set, which will usually include the chips, playing cards, and dealer button all in a case that can easily be stored away.  Once you’ve got your poker table, chips and cards, now all you need to do is call all your friends and invite them to your poker party.  After the fun is over, just fold up the table, pack up the poker set and in a matter of minutes your home is back to normal.