Can I customize the starting balance? Yes. When creating a room, the host can set any starting balance for all players. You can also adjust individual player balances during the game if needed — for example, if a late joiner needs a different buy-in amount.

Getting Started

Can I customize the starting balance?

Quick Answer

Yes. When creating a room, the host can set any starting balance for all players. You can also adjust individual player balances during the game if needed — for example, if a late joiner needs a different buy-in amount.

Detailed Answer

Yes, starting balances are fully customizable.

When creating a room:

Set any starting balance (e.g., 1000, 1500, 5000, or any number)
All players start with the same balance by default

During the game:

The banker can adjust individual balances at any time
Add funds for "rebuys" or late joiners
Remove funds if someone needs a correction
All adjustments are logged in the transaction history

Recommended starting balances by game:

Monopoly — 1,500 (classic rules)
Poker (casual) — 500-1,000
Mahjong — depends on your group's stakes
Ban Luck — 500-1,000
In Between — 500 per player
UNO (penalty mode) — 100 per player

Pro tip: For games with variable buy-in amounts, start everyone at 0 and have the banker credit each player their buy-in amount. This keeps the starting balance flexible per player.

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