PLAY-MONEY POKER GUIDE
Play poker with friends and bots
Your group does not have to fill nine seats to play. Start with a friend and add computer players to spare seats, or practice while you wait for the first invitation to be opened.
Create a tablePlay money only: no real money, no prizes, no cash-out.
How it works in 3 steps
- Start a friends table. Create a private table with a display name. Send the invitation before adding bots so friends know where to join.
- Fill spare seats. The host can add computer players from the table controls. Leave a seat for the next friend, or remove a bot between hands when someone arrives.
- Adjust the mix. Try different bot personalities: bold Moxie, steady players, cautious players, tricky opponents, and loose callers offer different decisions. Use hand history to review what happened.
A useful table tip
Bots are practice partners, not coaching software. Treat their decisions as examples to think about rather than advice, and expect friends to play differently.
Frequently asked questions
Can two friends play without bots?
Yes. Heads-up play needs only two seated players. Bots are optional.
Are bots counted as people online?
No. Computer-controlled players are excluded from the public human player counts.
Can a friend watch until a seat opens?
Yes. Spectators can watch while a full table plays, then take an available seat.
Can we play for money or prizes?
Play money only: no real money, no prizes, no cash-out.