Our Story

Background:

During the 2020 pandemic, recreational poker experienced its most dramatic growth spurt in history. Seeking a new form of entertainment for the home, people flocked to a game that offered an exciting mix of skill and luck: introducing them to Texas Hold ‘Em’s ability to challenge intellect while stimulating dopamine. The social nature of competing against and playing with friends has generated vibrant communities throughout the US, most notably with the younger generation. College campuses are hubs for poker, facilitating the spread of the game back home to people’s neighborhoods and cities.

Motivation:

Growing up as avid poker players, we were thrilled at the fresh wave of friends and players to interact with and the overall popularity the game had achieved. However, we also noticed the industry’s inability to scale with the growth, especially in terms of equipment. At the time, only a few at-home poker sets were available for recreational players, and the options weren’t great. They were either made as art decorations at unaffordable prices or as low quality, dull metallic cases with generic chips. These unappealing sets that dominated the market failed to reflect the fun, fresh-faced, cutting-edge sleekness of the poker world.

Result:

We decided to make a change. After months and months of working with designers and manufacturers, we finally developed a poker set that encapsulates the awesome charisma of poker. Our Backroom Poker sets deliver affordable, high quality, casino-grade materials without sacrificing the welcoming, sociable aesthetic of playing poker with your pals. Our team is dedicated to building the ultimate product and lifestyle brand that reflects the charm and ingenuity of the poker community.