Do you have any rituals before playing (coffee, music, luck, etc.)?

Leandro Moecke · Oct 13, 2025

Do you usually do anything before you start playing?

andron205 · Oct 13, 2025

get a good night's sleep

LiviuRo123 · Oct 13, 2025

Yeah, I usually grab a coffee and listen to some calm music before I start playing. It helps me relax and focus. I try to treat every session like a reset - clear mind, no distractions, and good energy before the first hand.

dreamer13 · Oct 14, 2025

The main thing is that the ritual does not turn into an irrational superstition, because of which the player violates the basic strategies of the game.Online players place importance on the background color and the back of the cards.Personally, I love the color blue, I have a table of this color.

gardenwall · Oct 14, 2025

Good morning,
I practice meditation before playing poker to sharpen focus, manage emotions, and prepare my mental state for the game. Also professional players often use mindfulness techniques to gain a mental edge over their opponents and counter the effects of tilt.

DiazPoker3101 · Oct 14, 2025

I don’t really have a routine, but I think I should. I believe having one could help me improve my game.

claitonjr · Oct 15, 2025

istbno · Oct 16, 2025

Having pre-game rituals like drinking coffee, listening to music, or even following small superstitions can actually be helpful before playing poker. These habits can help you get into a focused and relaxed mindset, signal your brain that it’s “game time,” and reduce anxiety before a long session. However, it’s important that these rituals don’t become crutches — for example, if you can’t focus without coffee or feel uneasy without your “lucky” item, it can mess with your confidence. In moderation, rituals are great for mental preparation and consistency.

dibroff777 · Oct 19, 2025

The main thing is to take a comfortable seat in an armchair or on the couch, and not to let anyone get in the way. And this often happens only at night 😁

Aleksandr1991 · Oct 19, 2025

Leandro Moecke said:
Делаете ли вы что-нибудь обычно перед тем, как начать играть?

Coffee and music

Ivan Basic · Oct 19, 2025

DiazPoker3101 said:
I don’t really have a routine, but I think I should. I believe having one could help me improve my game.

exactly this, also I have to learn how to handle bad beats

BillyR23 · Oct 19, 2025

I think I'm not paying enough attention to this aspect... but I still try to be well rested and focused only on my game before starting my poker session...

Have a great Sunday everyone and GLGL at the tables 💸💸💸

Iryna Stryzheuskaya · Oct 19, 2025

I usually sleep well before the game, eat, and finish all non-poker matters so as not to be distracted from the game.

ztibor72 · Oct 19, 2025

I usually make a pot of green tea, turn on the TV for background noise, and turn my phone down.

bablovod · Oct 20, 2025

My ritual is to go to the potty and think about the upcoming game there.

Thom223 · Oct 20, 2025

Good sleep, and a nice cup pf coffee

nabmom · Oct 20, 2025

bablovod said:
My ritual is to go to the potty and think about the upcoming game there.

This is exactly my routine!

And deciding if I really have the energy to play (if I’m too tired or not in the mood, I won’t play the game).

But reading some of the responses here makes me wonder if I shouldn’t do some deep breathing and get some more focus before playing.

bablovod · Oct 20, 2025

nabmom said:
And deciding if I really have the energy to play (if I’m too tired or not in the mood, I won’t play the game).

A long exercise (overexposure) can lead to severe fatigue, then the body may resist its subsequent exploitation in a brainstorm

Yaviness · Oct 20, 2025

No, I believe a good night sleep is enough for me

Garik777 · Oct 20, 2025

Before I start playing, I usually turn on some music that I like

🎧

dompoker · Nov 5, 2025

Not right now, but I think it's necessary to exercise and have faith in the cards before and during the game.

dompoker · Nov 5, 2025

Not right now, I think it's necessary to exercise and have faith in the cards before and during the game.

veryluckyfish7k · Nov 8, 2025

Leandro Moecke said:
Do you usually do anything before you start playing?

no,just turn on PC launch all pokerooms and start to play

Sunz of Beaches · Nov 8, 2025

Aleksandr1991 said:
Coffee and music

Playlist full of boss energy it says ♥️

Cant go wrong with that i guess 💪😀👍

23maxim88 · Nov 8, 2025

Getting a good sleep is the best decision — you never know, if things go well, the tournament could last a long time. And the longer it goes for you, the bigger the winnings, so you need to be full of energy. As for pre-game rituals, sometimes I shave and say, “I’m shaving off the bad luck,” though I don’t really think it helps)))

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