Percent Poker
Ready to take Percent Poker off the screen? These are the kinds of gear we would look at for a first home game, plus a few books to keep improving. Each button opens an Amazon search so you can compare current options, prices and reviews yourself.
Heavier chips feel better in your hand and stack cleanly. A set with a carrying case keeps everything together between game nights.
Plastic cards wipe clean, resist bending and last far longer than paper decks. A jumbo index is easier to read across the table.
These markers show who deals and who posts the blinds, which is the first thing new players mix up.
A folding top turns any table into a card room and stores flat in a closet.
Speeds up dealing and mixes the deck more thoroughly than a quick riffle.
Keeps a big pile of chips sorted and easy to carry or pass around.
A felt surface makes cards slide smoothly and protects your regular table.
A classic on why decisions are right or wrong, including the ideas behind pot odds. Best once you know the rules.
A well-known strategy series focused on no-limit tournament play, stack sizes and position.
A modern, game-theory approach to the game. Advanced, so come back to it after the basics feel natural.
Browse current beginner guides and read a few reviews. Pick one that explains starting hands, position and pot odds in plain language.