1. Build the game or tournament brief
Set stakes, seats, house rules, and tournament details once so every guest receives the same information.
Stakes and format
Seat targets
Structure planning
Four steps from an idea to a confirmed, well-run game.
BluffBuddy keeps plans from getting lost between messages, then gives the host clear tools for the tournament itself.
Four steps for the host
2. Open polling and invites
Collect date availability and RSVP responses through free guest links, push, and email; Plus adds optional SMS for urgent invitations and updates.
Date options
Free push + email
Plus SMS
Guest portal
3. Lock the winning date
Finalize when enough players are available, mark the game confirmed, and send the final date without leaving an old date in circulation.
Enough players confirmed
Final date shared
4. Run game day
With Plus, use the live clock, display mode, fullscreen board, and voice alerts to keep the room aligned through levels and breaks.
Plus
Display mode
Voice alerts
Change history
What gets easier
Speed
Shorten planning so the game does not stall between the first invitation and the final date.
Clarity
Keep everyone aligned on current status: polling, pending lock, finalized, or actively running.
Consistency
Reuse strong templates, tournament presets, and reminder patterns across recurring home games.
Run your next game with one clear plan
Create a free organizer account and move from the first invitation to a confirmed table with fewer loose ends.