im looking to get involved in a local game if possible so just wondering if anyone in the harrisburg area has a game running

Calling tycho!

I've heard of several, though I've never been out that way to play in them. I don't have any good contacts, sorry (a former reg of mine moved away from that area a year ago, he played in a number of them).

PM sent to OP but he may be a bit too young and balla for our game.

I'll let him decide.

edit: Oh yeah Larry, where was that new player questionnaire of yours again?

ye godz, that was a while back (over a year ago). I'm too lazy to look at the moment- PM me an email address, I'll send you a copy.

Screw it, I decided not to be lazy... and I couldn't find it with search. Perhaps it's too old...
but I did find this post:
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/sh...5&postcount=11

So, here you go, tycho... and anyone else who wants to adopt it and/or adapt it for your own circumstances. This is not the entire thing, but it's 90% of it.

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ANAL PROBE SURVEY FROM HOME POKER HELL!
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Hello! This is being sent you because you may have an interest in a home poker game in the area. In order to be added to the invitation list for future games, please answer all of the following and send back to me by XXXXXXXXXXX

Once I have received the completed survey and get a chance to follow up with you, I will inform you as to when the next game will be. Additionally, I have the current draft of the house rules that I can send you

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.


BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Please remove the answer that does not apply, leaving the answer that does apply


2. Is there anything in your background or current occupation that would interfere with your ability to agree to keep what happens, during this private home game, private and confidential?
Yes
No

3. Do you understand and accept that your participation in this private home game is by invitation only- and therefore is entirely voluntary- and that the results you may experience during the games played are your responsibility alone and are not the responsibility of the host or the other participants?
Yes
No

4. Do you agree that, if you are given an invitation to attend and you accept, you will not cheat or collude in any manner against the game or its participants, nor will you partner with others with the intention of cheating or colluding in the games?
Yes
No

5. Are you of a legal age to gamble, in the state that the game is held in?
Yes
No


CONTACT INFORMATION

Please list the following contact information:
NAME:

HOME ADDRESS:



HOME PHONE:

EMAIL ADDRESS:
(if different than the one used to respond) Note that this is where game invitations and reports will be sent, so if a work email is problematic or you don’t check the address often, don’t use it.

PREFERRED CONTACT METHOD:
(if not listed above, please include the new
information here)

PREFERRED CONTACT TIMES/LEAD TIME:


GAME PREFERENCES

Nickname- do you have a preferred alias or nickname that you’d like for use with our poker group?

GAMES
What types and structures of game(s) are you interested in playing on a regular, or occasional basis? For each, indicate the minimum and/or maximum you’d want to play in- that will allow me to filter invitations as needed.

I) BET STRUCTURES - These are the initial structures that might be used. Higher or lower amounts may be possible on an occasional basis, depending on player interest/availability
a. Limit ring (cash) games:
Spread:
$1-5
$2-10
Higher

Structured:
$2/4
$3/6
Higher

Kill Pots (usually triggered by winning pot of X big bets in size):
a) Half-kill
b) Full-kill

b. Pot limit ring games (some with capped buy-in)
Buy in capped at:
$50
$100
Higher

c. No limit (may be capped buy-in) ring games
Buy in capped at:
$50
$100
Higher


d. TOURNAMENTS
Indicate what buy-in levels you would be interested in, along with what tournament structures. If you are not interested in tournaments in certain games (such as Omaha high/low), indicate that.
$50 or less buy-in
$100 or less buy-in
Higher

Tourney structure (mark any that you would be willing to play)
Limit
Pot-limit
No-limit

Rebuy tournaments (if cost limits are different than no-rebuy, indicate that)
Heads-up tourneys


Special comments:

II) GAME TYPES
These options are presented in order to compile preferred primary cash games, as well as generate a list of alternative or secondary games that could be run in the future. Please mark the appropriate answer for each game (or remove those answers that don't apply)
We’re primarily looking for new players who are interested in a lot of different games (or may be willing to learn/be trained in new ones).

Note: this group is not a dealer’s choice/crazy wild card group. The games that are played are primarily the ones you’d find in casino card rooms in the country.

PRIMARY GAMES
a. Hold ‘em
YES
NO
MAYBE

b. Omaha
YES
NO
MAYBE

c. Omaha/8 (hi/low, with 8-qualifier)
YES
NO
MAYBE

d. 7 stud
YES
NO
MAYBE

e. 7 stud/8
YES
NO
MAYBE

SECONDARY GAMES
If you have mixed answers, depending on the options, please list the options behind your answers.

h. Razz (7 stud played low, usually with the wheel as nut low)
YES
NO
MAYBE

k. Rotation games (such as HOE, HORSE, HOARSE whatever- I can detail acronyms if needed)- Specify type, if you have a preference. Again note- this is not a wild card group.

YES
NO
MAYBE

III) GAME SIZE PREFERENCES
Since there are regular games, divergent player schedules and last-minute changes, give me the minimum number of participants, INCLUDING yourself in the count, for each type of game structure. That way, if your threshold isn’t met for a particular game on a particular night, I can warn you before you make a drive.
If individual games require different numbers (say, 5 for holdem but 7 for Omaha/8), list them individually.

Board games- (HE, Omaha, etc)

Stud (indiv. hand) games (7stud, etc)

IV) SCHEDULE PREFERENCES

For the ongoing game, we have established a semi-regular schedule in which to play (schedule changes will be handled on an ongoing basis). Generally we play xx times, usually YY evenings. Please indicate which of the following you could possibly attend on, on a semi-regular basis.

Any-

Tues-
Wed-
Thurs-
Fri-

Weekends- (which may happen on an occasional basis)



I hope to get a chance to meet you very soon and play some poker!

Thank you,
Lottery Larry

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Do you give this to all new players? Even family members and friends? Or is this more for the friend of a friend of a friend?

Hmmmm, let's take a quick poll, shall we?

1) All those who think LL will be a hardass p**** and force everyone, no matter the circumstance, to fill out this survey, answer "HELL YES!"

2) All those who think LL will let some people answer it and some not, even if they're known to me, answer "wat, REALLY?"


None of my current players are allowed to give anyone hints.... though I'll let you post odds on #1 being greater than 75% likely.

HELL YES! Including your spouse.

Okay, we're setting a low level for "stupidity base of LL", but even I'm not THAT freakin' dumb....

Plenty of games in Lancaster, 50 to 100 turny buy in's You will find out about all the cash games there.

I'm in the Harrisburg/York area, will someone PM me some details/requirements?

PM sent.

Bump, seriously looking to get involved in a few games.

My family is from Harrisburg/York; I'd like to play when I'm in town every now and then (high school reunion is a month from now, for instance). Can someone PM me some info?

I am also looking for a consistant game in the area. Still new here, but my email is listed in the profile.

Consistency is not the stong suit of my home game bit I'm working on it.

Actually your email isn't listed for others to see but there is an option to send you a message via email - which I have done.

PM sent.

Thanks. Got your email

I'm not too far from Harrisburg...would be interested in something like this

tycho, i am also interested in home games near harrisburg - any info would be appreciated, thanks.

PMs sent.

I've had a lot of activity the past couple of weeks of posters wanting info on a home game in Harrisburg.

I do have a game this Saturday Sept 3rd - a $20 tournament + $5 bounty followed a .25/.50 dealers choice cash game. I believe I have PMed everyone who requested info and emailed an invite to anyone who gave me their email address. So far I've not heard from any new players.

I realize this is a holiday weekend but this would be a good opportunity to get your foot in the door as many of my regulars have other plans due to the holiday.

My first ever post because i seen this thread, i have been reading for a while now. I am in the lower paxton area and would love to find a good weekly game or 2. Please email me if there are any games going on soon. i may be interested on the sept 3rd game since i am off from work.

You are too new here to get PMs but I sent you an email through 2+2 (is that a relatively new feature?). We can discuss the game further on the phone if you'd like.

Temporary in Harrisburg PA area, interesting in home game info, pls pm me.