Play Poker With Friends Online, Free

PokerX is built for playing with people you know. There is nothing to install and no account to make: you open the site, create a private room, send your friends the code, and you are all at the same table within a minute. It works on phones, tablets and computers, so it suits a game night, a long-distance catch-up or a coffee break at the office.

Start a private game in four steps

1. Open the site and tap Create room in the lobby.
2. Choose your table size and blinds. Tables seat several players, so a group of friends fits easily.
3. Share the code or the invite link. Each private room has an 8-digit join code. You can copy the invite link with the Invite button inside the room.
4. Deal. As the host you can lock the room so nobody else joins, and decide whether it appears in the public list of player rooms.

Why it works as a party game

• Everyone can join on any device. No downloads, no app store, no sign-in.
• No money at stake. Chips are free play-money with no cash value, so everyone can relax and bluff boldly.
• Quick to learn. New to poker? The how-to-play guide and hand rankings chart take only a few minutes. Players can also use the hand-strength meter to see how good their hand is.
• Fun between hands. Send emotes and short chat messages, or give another player a playful pat or a cheeky slap with the gesture animations that everyone at the table can see.
• Bots fill in. If your group is small, the official bot tables are always open for practice.

Ideas for different groups

Friends and family night

Create a private room, put everyone on a video call, and play a few hands each evening. Because every player starts with free chips, newer players are not pressured, and experienced players can try different strategies.

Games at the office or on a break

Hands are quick, so you can play a few between meetings. Post the join code in your team chat. Because the game runs in the browser, there is nothing for IT to install, and play-money chips keep it light and appropriate for the workplace.

Online communities and streams

Community leaders can share an invite link with members for a casual game night. Remember that rooms are for fun only, and the chips cannot be bought, sold or cashed out.

Etiquette that keeps games fun

• Act promptly. Each decision has a 30-second timer.
• Be kind in chat. Bad beats happen to everyone.
• Do not reveal your hand to friends in other ways while a hand is in progress.

Looking for something to try first? Read our poker strategy guide for beginners, then gather your group.

Frequently asked questions