Frequently asked questions
General
What is this app for?
It is a chip and bookkeeping tool for poker played with real cards at a real table. It does not deal cards, and it is not a gambling service. Playing for money or for anything with cash value is illegal in Japan, where the app is operated, and it is not permitted here under any circumstances.
Is it really free?
Yes. Every feature is free to use. Running costs are covered by the ads on the page, which are placed so they stay out of the way while you are playing.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-up and no login — open the page and start. Your game is saved in your browser, so you can pick up where you left off as long as you use the same browser on the same device.
Does it work on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet or computer, and the layout adjusts to the screen size. Nothing to install.
Playing
How many players can I have?
From 2 to 20. In practice 4 to 10 gives the best game and keeps the action screen easy to read.
Can I play against people online?
No. There is no online play and no card dealing. Everyone sits at the same table with a physical deck; the app only handles the chips and the flow of the hand.
Does it handle side pots?
Yes, automatically. When someone goes all in, the app builds the main pot and each side pot and shows which players are eligible to win each one.
What happens if I close the tab in the middle of a game?
The app keeps an automatic snapshot of the hand in progress, so if you reload or close the tab by accident, the home screen offers to restore your last hand. If you want to stop deliberately, use save and exit at the end of a hand and the home screen will offer to resume that game instead.
Are player names and chip settings kept?
Yes — a saved game keeps the names, stacks and blind settings. Everything is stored in your browser on that device, never on a server, so clearing your browsing data will erase it.
Can a player join or leave in the middle of a session?
Not in the current version. If your table changes, save the game, then start a new one with the players you now have.
Ads
Why are there ads?
They are what keeps the app free. We keep them to positions and formats that do not interrupt a hand.
Can I get rid of them?
Yes. You can buy an ad-free period from the button at the bottom of the home screen, or from this page. It takes effect immediately after payment. Please note that purchases are currently not available to customers in the EU and the UK.
Privacy and legal
Is the app safe to use?
Gambling is prohibited, your game data never leaves your device, and we collect the minimum needed to run the site. The details are in our Privacy Policy.
Where do I find the terms and privacy policy?
In the footer of every page, or here:
How do I report a bug or ask something else?
Use our contact form. Feature suggestions are welcome too — a lot of what is in the app came from players asking for it.