Can you play poker without chips?
Yes. Deal a real deck and use your phones as the chips. Chipless is a free web app for in-person poker — one table, real cards, no chip set.
Everything else people ask is below.
What is Chipless?
Chipless is a free web app that lets you play authentic poker with just a deck of cards. Instead of chips or end-of-night math, it tracks stacks, blinds, and bets, then shows who owes who when the game ends.
How do you play poker without chips?
Deal cards like normal and use the app for everything else. Each player joins from their phone, one host runs the table, and the app handles the stacks and blinds. At the end it instantly shows who owes who.
Why use Chipless instead of online poker?
You still use real cards, sit at a real table, and play face-to-face with friends. Only the chips and payouts go digital — so you get authentic poker nights without owning a chip set.
Do I need to download anything?
No. Chipless is 100% web-based. Go to playchipless.com, host a game, and share the join code. Everyone plays from their phone — no downloads or sign-ups.
Who is Chipless for?
Friends who want to play without buying a chip set, travelers with only a deck of cards, beginners who want a simple way to run games, and anyone who loves poker but hates chips and manual math.
Does Chipless replace poker?
No. You still deal real cards, bluff, bet, and talk at the table. The app only replaces the chips and the boring part — tracking stacks and showing payouts. It's still your game.
How much does it cost?
Chipless is completely free. All you need is a deck of cards and your phones.
How do payouts work?
At the end of the game, Chipless shows exactly who owes who — no debates and no calculating net results by hand.
Can I play anywhere?
Yes. As long as you have a deck of cards and your friends have their phones, you can run a game anywhere — dorms, hotels, road trips, or your kitchen table.
How do I get started?
Grab a deck of cards, go to playchipless.com, host a game and invite your friends, then deal cards like normal.