How Can a Poker Party Boost Your Pampered Chef Show?

[Lorna May]

I have half an idea and wondered if you all would help me brainstorm this idea into something:
I will be doing a show in March at a community center (my place is too small)
I think for attending receive 1 playing card, bring a guest and receive 2 playing cards, bring an outside order receive 2 playing cards

purchase a card for 50 cents (money donated to charity)

at the end of the show the best poker hand wins the prize ( a gift basket of goodies)

What does everyone else think!
Lorna

 

[Michelle's Kitchen]

Lorna,
Great idea. I was thinking of doing something similar but using tickets. If you were on time you received X ticket(s), brought a guest received X ticket(s), brought an outside order received X ticket(s), host a show received X tickets, and the one who had the most tickets received a prize.

 

[Lorna May]

Yes I have done this too! the winner of tix became the mystery host and it was a great showing. The mystery host made a "killing". I just want to add a new twist to it to make sure my customers stay interested.
lorna

 

[RaggedyAunt]

A lot of bowling leagues do this, as do the motorcycle poker runs. A friend who does it with his bowling team explained it to me a while back. To add a twist, you should make it a 5-card maximum hand at any time. Just like real poker. Each guest can earn or buy an unlimited number of cards, but, they have to trade in or give back unwanted cards before getting new, so they never have more than 5 in their hand. That might add more excitement. Good luck with it!

 

[Wildfire]

, thank you for sharing your idea with us! It sounds like a fun and creative way to engage attendees at your upcoming show. I love the idea of incorporating a charity aspect by having attendees purchase a card for 50 cents. Not only does it add an element of giving back, but it also adds a bit of competition and excitement for the prize at the end. I also think it's great that you are offering additional playing cards for bringing a guest or placing an outside order. This encourages attendees to invite others and potentially increase sales for you. Overall, I think this is a great idea and I'm sure your guests will have a lot of fun participating in the poker game. Best of luck with your show in March!