Poker Offline — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything about playing poker offline with friends — no chips, no cards, no internet.
How do you play poker offline?
Open Poker Offline in your phone browser, get everyone onto the same WiFi (a phone hotspot works fine), and one person taps Host a table. Everyone else taps Join and scans the host's QR code. A shuffled deck is dealt privately to each phone, and the whole game runs phone-to-phone with no internet and no server.
Can I play poker without chips?
Yes — this is the easiest way to play poker without chips. Every player gets a digital stack, and the app tracks blinds, bets, calls, raises, all-ins, side pots, and payouts automatically. No counting, no banker, no arguments.
Can I play poker without cards?
Yes. There's no physical deck to carry or shuffle. The digital deck is dealt privately to each phone, so you only see your own two hole cards, and the community cards appear in the middle of the table for everyone.
Does it need the internet?
No. Once the page has loaded a single time, it works fully offline and can be installed to your home screen. Real-time play uses WebRTC over your local WiFi — perfect for flights, road trips, campsites, or anywhere without signal.
How many people can play?
Up to 10 players at one table, No-Limit Texas Hold'em.
Is it really free?
Completely free. No accounts, no sign-up, no ads, no in-app purchases.
Are my cards private?
Yes. Your hole cards show only on your own phone and are hidden by default — tap to peek, tap to hide. Hands are revealed only at showdown.
What happens if the host leaves?
The full game is mirrored to every phone. The host can reopen the app and tap Resume your table, or another player's phone automatically becomes the new host. Everyone re-scans once and the game continues from the same spot with the same chips and cards.
Can I play Texas Hold'em offline?
Yes. Poker Offline is a free browser-based app that runs full No-Limit Texas Hold'em with no internet connection required during play. Up to 10 players connect phone-to-phone over local WiFi or a phone hotspot using WebRTC, with no accounts and no server involved.
Is there a poker game that works with no internet?
Yes, Poker Offline is built for exactly that. Once the page has loaded it works fully offline, using WebRTC to connect phones directly over the same local WiFi network or a phone's hotspot — no internet, server, or accounts needed, for up to 10 players.
Do I need to download an app to play?
No. Poker Offline runs in your phone's browser, and you can optionally add it to your home screen as an installable PWA for a native-app feel. There's nothing to download from an app store, no install size, and no update to wait for.