1. Build the game brief
Set stakes, seats, and context once so every guest receives the same baseline details.
Stakes and format
Seat targets
Four steps from idea to locked game.
BluffBuddy removes the fragile handoff points where poker nights usually stall.
Organizer operating sequence
2. Open polling and invites
Collect date availability and RSVP intent in parallel with SMS links and email invites to reduce decision lag.
Date options
SMS + email workflows
3. Lock the winning date
Finalize when quorum is clear and shift the game to a confirmed state.
Lock confidence
Clear state change
4. Send lock confirmations
Prompt organizers to broadcast lock details over SMS and email to preserve seat certainty through game day.
Attendance reliability
Less no-show risk
Outcome focus
Speed
Shorten planning windows so momentum does not decay between invite and game night.
Clarity
Keep everyone aligned on current status: polling, pending lock, or finalized.
Consistency
Reuse strong templates and reminder patterns across recurring home games.
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