General

How to Create a Tournament

Go to Tournament Page

  1. Log in to Basepoker and navigate to the Tournament Page.
  2. In the Tournament Page, you will see a list of scheduled tournaments.
  3. Look for the “Create tourney” button on the right-hand side of the screen and click on it.

This will open the Create a Tournament modal, where you can configure the settings for your new tournament.

Choose Your Tournament Settings

When the Create a Tournament modal opens, you will be presented with two primary options for setting up your tournament:

Option A: Quick Start

The Quick Start option comes with settings that enable faster game setup. Tournament details to Fill:

  • Tournament Title: Give your tournament a unique name.
  • Starting Time: Schedule when the tournament will begin.
  • Chips (Currency Selection): Decide which currency will be used.
  • Buy-in: Set the entry cost. You can also opt for a freeroll, which requires no entry fee.
  • Guarantee: Define the guaranteed prize pool.
  • Game Speed: Choose between Fast, Regular, or Slow (Blind structures and intervals are already set as default).
  • Custom Branding: Add letters or a short message to appear at the center of the table.
  • Password: Optionally set a password for a private tournament.
  • Charge Fee: Decide whether you want to take a fee from the buy-ins (5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, or 25%).

Option B: Customize

For a more detailed configuration, choose the Customize option. Additional Tournament Parameters:

  • Stack Sizes: Select between 10BB, 25BB, 50BB, 100BB, 200BB for starting stacks.
  • Blind Intervals: Determine the duration of each blind level (3min, 5min, 8min, 12min).
  • Late Registration: Allow players to join during later blind levels (e.g., until Level 10, 11, or 12).
  • Payout Distribution: Select the percentage of players who get paid (Top 10%, Top 20%, etc.) and consider a flat payout structure if desired.
  • Re-entries: Choose whether players can re-enter if they bust out (None, 1 time, 2 times, Unlimited).

Finalize and Create the Tournament

Once you have chosen either Quick Start or Customize and have filled in all necessary details:

  1. Review Your Settings: Check your tournament title, time, buy-in, payout structure, and any fees.
  2. Confirm: Click on the Create Tournament button to finalize your tournament.

After confirming, your tournament will appear in the tournament lobby, where players can see its details.

Player Registration

To join, a player clicks the “Register” button. A buy-in modal will pop up, displaying the buy-in amount, any fees, and confirming the registration details. Once completed, the player is officially entered into the tournament.

During the Tournament

Real-Time Information

After the tournament starts, players will notice a tournament info box in the top-left corner of the table screen. This section displays critical real-time updates, such as: when late registration ends, current prize pool, player’s current rank.

Detailed Info Box

If players click on the tournament info box, a more detailed summary appears, showing: Blind levels and schedules, player stack sizes, remaining players, next prize milestones.

Creating a poker tournament in Basepoker is straightforward with either the Quick Start or Customize options. Whether you prefer a fast setup or want to tailor every aspect — from stack sizes to payout structures — the platform offers a range of choices to fit your hosting style. Once your tournament is live, players can easily register and follow along with real-time updates until the final hand is dealt.

By following the steps outlined above, you’ll be able to set up your tournament swiftly and ensure a smooth experience for all participants. Good luck at the tables!