Instructions 

Disclaimer: This guide is intended for adults who are all consenting and comfortable with the nature of the game. Ensure all participants fully understand the rules and give their explicit consent before starting. Respect for each player’s boundaries is paramount.

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Setup Instructions

1. Gather Materials:

   • A standard deck of 52 playing cards.

   • Optional poker chips or tokens if you wish to include betting.

   • Comfortable seating arrangement for all players.

2. Select a Poker Variant:

   • The most popular variant for Strip Poker is Texas Hold'em, but other versions like Five-Card Draw are also common. This guide will use Texas Hold'em as the base game.

3. Set the Mood:

   • Create a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Use dim lighting, soft background music, and comfortable seating.

   • Have snacks and drinks available to keep the mood light and social.

4. Establish Boundaries:

   • Discuss clothing items that are in play. Typically, each player starts with a set number of items (e.g., socks, shoes, shirts, pants). Accessories like watches or jewelry usually do not count.

   • Set a clear "minimum clothing rule" if desired (e.g., underwear stays on).

5. Decide Clothing Equivalents:

   • Each piece of clothing is equivalent to a set number of poker chips (if using chips). If not using chips, losing a hand means losing an item of clothing.

   • Establish the sequence of items to be removed (e.g., socks first, shirt second).

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Game Rules

1. Objective: The goal is to avoid losing all your clothes while other players strip down as they lose.

2. Basic Texas Hold’em Overview:

   • Each player is dealt two private cards, and five community cards are dealt face-up in stages.

   • Players make the best five-card hand using any combination of their private cards and the community cards.

   • Betting occurs in rounds: before the flop, on the flop, on the turn, and on the river.

3. Betting and Stripping:

   • Betting Rounds: Players can fold, call, raise, or check during each round. The loser of each hand must remove one item of clothing.

   • Fold Rule: If a player folds, they do not lose clothing that round but cannot win the hand.

   • All-In: If a player loses all their chips, they can bet with clothing items. A player may remove an item of clothing instead of matching the bet with chips.

4. Elimination:

   • When a player loses all their clothes (as previously agreed), they are eliminated or may continue in a penalty fashion (e.g., answering truth or dare challenges).

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Variations to Playing

1. Speed Strip Poker: Use a simpler poker variant like Five-Card Draw to speed up the game. There are fewer rounds and less strategy, making clothing loss faster.

2. Clothing Bank: Players who win hands can bank clothing items back on as rewards. This adds an element of strategy as players strive to reclaim lost clothing.

3. Challenges for Re-entry: If a player loses all clothing, they can perform a funny or daring challenge to rejoin the game, adding another layer of fun.

4. Naked Bluff: In this version, players can bluff by pretending to strip without actually removing clothes. If caught, they must take off two items instead of one.

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Tips for the Host

1. Ensure Comfort and Consent: Make sure all participants are comfortable and have agreed to the terms of the game before starting. Consent should be clear and ongoing.

2. Monitor the Game’s Tone: Keep an eye on the mood of the group. Ensure the game stays fun and light-hearted, and be prepared to stop or adjust if any player becomes uncomfortable.

3. Set Limits: Consider setting a minimum clothing level (like underwear) to keep everyone within their comfort zone.

4. Provide a “Safe Word” or Signal: If a player feels uncomfortable, they can use a pre-agreed signal to pause the game or step out without judgment.

5. Encourage Playful, Not Mean, Behavior: Remind everyone that the goal is to have fun. Jokes should be lighthearted and not at the expense of anyone’s comfort.

Strip Poker is best played in a friendly, respectful environment where all participants feel at ease. Adjust the rules to suit the comfort levels of your group, and always keep communication open throughout the game!

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