What happens when a player goes bankrupt or runs out of money? When a player's balance hits zero, they can still stay in the room. The banker can issue a "rebuy" — crediting additional funds to the player — which is also logged in the transaction history. It's up to your group's house rules whether rebuys are allowed.
What happens when a player goes bankrupt or runs out of money?
When a player's balance hits zero, they can still stay in the room. The banker can issue a "rebuy" — crediting additional funds to the player — which is also logged in the transaction history. It's up to your group's house rules whether rebuys are allowed.
Detailed Answer
Players with zero balance stay in the room and can receive a "rebuy" from the banker.
What happens at zero balance:
Rebuy process:
1. Player requests a rebuy from the banker
2. Banker credits the agreed amount to the player
3. The rebuy is logged in the transaction history
4. Player continues playing
House rules: It's entirely up to your group whether rebuys are allowed, how many, and at what amount. PartyPot doesn't enforce rebuy rules — it just facilitates the transaction.
For poker: Rebuys are a standard mechanic. The banker can process multiple rebuys throughout the session.
For Monopoly: When a player goes bankrupt, you might want to keep them in the room as a spectator, or remove them from the game entirely (their remaining debts get settled via Smart Settlement).
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Related Questions
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.
Can I run multiple game rounds in the same room?
Yes! You don't need to create a new room for each round. The room stays active and all balances carry over. If you want to reset balances for a new game, the banker can do that manually, or you can use Smart Settlement to close out the current game and start fresh.
What is the role of the banker?
The banker (usually the room host) is the only player who can process transactions between players. This prevents unauthorized transfers and keeps the game organized. The banker can credit, debit, and transfer money between any players in the room.