The library
Everything we've learned from an unreasonable number of game nights, written down properly: the math behind the guesses, the house rules that actually work, and how to run a great night whether your friends are in the same kitchen or three time zones away. Start with the complete rulebook if you're brand new.
The actual probabilities behind all four rounds of Irish Poker — when higher is a 92% lock, when inside is impossible, and how card counting turns round four from a 25% prayer into an edge.
7 min readThe two games share the same four questions, so people mix them up constantly. Here's exactly where they differ, which one fits your group, and how to play a hybrid night of both.
6 min readKings, Irish Poker, Ride the Bus, Horse Race and more — ranked by how fast they start, how loud they get, and how easy they are to teach a full kitchen of people.
8 min readSober players, dry January, designated drivers, or just a Tuesday: how to run Irish Poker and other party games with water, points, or dares — without losing any of the fun.
6 min readA practical setup guide for playing card games with friends in other cities: the video call setup that actually works, games built for remote play, and how to keep the energy up through a screen.
7 min readTwelve field-tested variations — from double-or-nothing to the dreaded cascade — with honest notes on which ones make the game better and which ones end parties early.
7 min readA start-to-finish plan for a St. Paddy's party built around games instead of standing around: the schedule, the game lineup, food that survives a card table, and keeping everyone safe.
6 min readStart a free Irish Poker party in your browser — no app, no sign-up, 2-10 players.
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