[smoore]

I figured out a chipset with denominations that will accomodate 10 people with only 400 chips. This same set can be used for 25/25, 25/50, 50/1, 1/2 NLHE and most everything in between. There aren't really enough quarters for a full stud table playing 25/50 but I'm pretty sure that 50/1 would be ok. I also love playing 1/2 and 2/4 draw so the quarters would only be antes. I came up with this because I want a travel breakdown where I don't have to carry 550+ chips.

"25" - 75
"1" - 225
"5" - 100

using the "25" as $0.25 change will have to be made on a fairly regular basis. This nets a value of $74.38 for each of 10 people. If I get more than $750 on the table in a quarter game then I sure don't mind if $20's play

Using the "25" as $25, the breakdown makes much more sense and there will be little change being made in a 1/2 NLHE game. This makes the set worth $2600 face value for $260 each. If $100's and $20's end up getting played in this game I'll be happier than a fag in boystown.

I just figured I'd post this as another in the "what breakdown is best" vein... I see some pretty wasteful chipsets when I'm playing out and about. Now that I've got what I consider a great, flexible 400 chip breakdown I might be able to justify clay chips or some suits. I will try this breakdown this week and see how it works out for a 25c game. I'm confident it's a good 1/2 NLHE breakdown.

[Johnny5]

Originally Posted by smoore

This same set can be used for 25/25, 25/50, 50/1, 1/2 NLHE and most everything in between.

30¢/60¢ doesn't work - maybe .75¢/$1.50?

J5

[smoore]

Ok, Johnny... anything SANE in between I was actually thinking 2/4 or 3/6 limit. Could probably pull off a 5/10 also.

[Coleman]

happier than a WHAT??

[smoore]

haha, I wondered when someone would notice that, Coleman... c'mon guys you're slipping.

[Annorax]

I'd use the greens as $25 and have a few rolls of quarters on hand for stud/draw antes. Most casino 'rooms I've played in use quarters for that, so why not your game too?

[smoore]

Good point, Annorax. Satisfys my "dont' spend more on the chip than it's worth in the game, too"

[smoore]

75 quarters was not enough last night. I went back to the chip case and got another 25 out, it worked fine. There was a little consternation about making change at first but everyone got used to it really quickly.

I'll solve this when I have customs made by having 425 chips total (100 of both 25 and 5) and a 400 chip case. For the quarter games I'll leave 25 $5 out and for the $1 games I'll leave 25 $25 out.

Hope this helps someone else save $100 in custom chips, too