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Strip poker is not just a game but an attitude towards life. Anyone who manages to convince the person they met at a club to play a round of strip poker Hold'em knows they have a gift.
This article is not meant to help you with your social or aesthetic problems but to provide you with specific instructions on how to play strip poker. Because there is nothing worse than the satisfaction of getting someone to play, only to spend three hours discussing the rules of the game.
Before Playing
An essential condition for an interesting night is to know the rules of poker. Truth be told, almost every variant of poker can be turned into a version of strip poker. That's why it's best to choose Texas Hold'em as it is the most popular variant. If you are not familiar with the rules of poker, first read the following article: Basic poker rules
The second condition to enjoy a game of strip poker is the participation of at least two people and having a deck of 52 cards. The location where the poker game will take place depends on your or your group's preferences.
The third condition, and no less important, is that players must be initially dressed. Here you can let your imagination run wild, for example by using funny costumes or accessories. Just make sure everyone has items to lose. If possible, all players should wear the same amount of clothing items.
Although most people believe strip poker is just about getting naked, it's not. That's why it should be clear from the start how far we want to go. If someone crosses the set limits with the help of alcohol, that's another matter. It should always be clear to each player when the game ends.
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Essentials of Strip Poker
If the group is already daring and everyone feels comfortable with each other, you can organize a Strip Poker night. Otherwise, it might be preferable to gather your friends and let the game happen naturally.
Let everyone relax, maybe with some alcohol. Even the most confident adults can be a bit shy when it comes to showing their parts. Make sure there is a good vibe before starting. A little alcohol can help people overcome their inhibitions.
Suggest playing Strip Poker and make sure everyone agrees. Do not pressure or force anyone to participate if they don't want to.
If someone is a bit shy, however, there's no need to kick them out if they're just interested in watching. They might change their mind after seeing others play a few rounds.
Agree on the rules. Decide which of the Strip Poker versions below you want to play, what different types of clothing items are valid, etc.
Decide how far the game will go and when it will end. Some people might prefer to play until completely naked, while others might feel more comfortable if they only strip down to their underwear. Agree on the limits, as well as whether players should stay in the game once they have no more clothing items to remove and how they will do it.
Make sure everyone starts with approximately the same amount of clothing items. If one of the girls is wearing a dress while the guys have socks, ties, and belts, players should remove or add accessories until everyone is even. This is optional but makes the game fairer.
Choose a type of poker. Poker is a popular game that uses a standard deck of cards where players are dealt cards and bet based on what they have in the round. Ensure your friends know how to play and how to rank traditional poker hands: from high cards to pairs, straight, flush, full house, four of a kind, straight flush, etc. There are many variations of poker, but not all of them are perfectly suited for Strip Poker.
Play with five cards. Probably the easiest version for a casual game of Strip Poker. Each player is dealt 5 cards and can exchange one or more of their cards for the same number of cards from the top of the deck. They bet or fold before and after the exchange, and the player with the highest hand wins the round.
Play Texas Hold’em. Two cards are dealt face down to each player, who must combine them with a group of five common cards that are gradually revealed. There are several betting rounds, and the player who can make the highest combination of five cards wins the round. Deal the cards and play the rounds as if you were playing poker. Just like in regular poker, where you play to win chips or money, the nominal goal in Strip Poker is to keep your clothes on while the other players remove their items one by one.If you lose a round, you remove a clothing item. The game wouldn't be fun if you don't enjoy losing as much as winning, so have fun! You could do a sensual dance when removing a significant item of clothing.
Keep playing until someone (or perhaps everyone except the winner) is in their underwear or, if preferred, completely naked. This is the traditional end of the game. Once the winner is declared, everyone can retrieve their clothes or continue playing naked to make new bets!
You can combine your Strip Poker game with truth-or-dare. Let players who lost their clothing items continue playing with different penalties if they lose, such as having to answer a truth or complete a dare.
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Strip Poker Variations
Remove one clothing item each time you lose a round. This is the simplest (and quickest) way to play. Just deal the cards and play a round of poker without bets. In the end, the player with the highest hand wins, and the rest must remove a clothing item.
Alternatively, only the player with the lowest hand removes clothing. This is a slower version of the game, for a longer night of fun.
If desired, players can be allowed to withdraw from the round early, for example before the flop in Texas Hold’em style, to avoid having to remove clothing. However, this obviously gives shy players the option to almost not participate in the game, which can detract from the fun.
Let the winner decide who removes clothing. This version is a great way to reveal hidden crushes within the group. Play a normal round, and at the end, the person with the highest hand can choose a group member to lose a clothing item.
With this variation, make sure that no one in the game becomes jealous or feels competitive or rivalrous with others. In a group of friends, it can be fun to find out who wants to see who show a bit more skin, but it stops being fun if the response could disturb someone.
Don't target anyone in particular. Conspiring to get a player completely naked, especially in a large group, is less fun and can make that person feel uncomfortable or harassed.
Wager clothing instead of chips. Deal the cards and let players bet one or more clothing items instead of chips, and when a player wants to match the bet, they must bet the same item or an equivalent one. Players with a poor hand can fold. After revealing the cards, the remaining players must remove the items they bet.
Trade clothing for chips. Play a regular poker game with chips or money bets, but allow players running out of chips to exchange their clothing items with the bank or another player as a loan. This version closely resembles the original poker game, with bets, bluffs, and strategies.
If a player trades their clothing and then wins a big pot, they should decide whether they are allowed to buy back their items. Allowing them to regain some modesty adds an extra layer of strategy to the game, while having players remain undressed keeps the game moving.
Play one-on-one with your lover.
While Strip Poker is traditionally a group activity, you can adapt it as a fun prelude game with your special someone or potential lover. With just two players, there's not much point in betting or strategizing; simply deal the cards and reveal them. The player with the lowest hand loses a clothing item.
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Strip Poker Etiquette
Don't be rude or judgmental about other players' bodies. Not everyone playing Strip Poker needs to be supermodels. Be kind and acknowledge that other players are exposing themselves and should not be judged or insulted for their appearance.
Don't assume that playing Strip Poker will become sexual (or that it won't). Some adult games can turn into something more, but most only involve losing a bit of modesty. If a sexual situation arises, make sure everyone is comfortable with it; if not, keep it platonic.
Stop the game if someone feels disturbed. Make sure everyone is playing for fun and don't force anyone to continue if they don't want to. If something ruins the good vibe, cut your losses and have everyone go home.
Don't get jealous or feel rivalry with others. If you're playing Strip Poker with your romantic partner or a friend you're attracted to, seeing how others view that person naked can trigger some unpleasant feelings. You must contain those instincts. Becoming picky or angry is the easiest way to ruin the game for everyone.
Don't sexualize or objectify other players. There may be some flirting, but going too fast could make everyone want to opt-out.
Warnings
Keep in mind that some people may not feel comfortable with this game. Do not pressure or force them to do anything.
Also, be aware that gambling is highly regulated in some places, and involving money in a friendly poker game could be illegal.
Strip Poker is generally played without betting much money, but some versions put cash at stake. As with any gambling game, be careful not to bet more than you can afford to lose.
Have you ever played strip poker? How was it? How do you think you would react to it?