Run the round

How to play Button Move Ladder

Step 1

Blind ladder structure.

Step 2

Judge the button result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the button setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Game details

Scoring

Blind ladder structure. Never rebuy for money — optional point rebuy only if pre-agreed. Format: Blinds.

Example: Blind ladder structure.

Host tip

Host and safety notes

Changing the button objective or score value after the round starts. Keep it visible.

Safety: Use short rounds, visible scoring, clear turns, and the tie rule everyone agreed on.

Best for

3-10 who want a 45-180 min round.

Energy

Energy level

Low

Board Poker Home Game

Category poker-home-game

Best for 3-10 who want a 45-180 min round.

Players 3-10

Time 45-180 min

Gear Cards, points-only chips as score markers, button, and score sheet

Space Dining table or card table with room for chips and a public score

Energy Low

Setup Start from Poker Home Game Board and tell the group the activity is Button Move Ladder.

Twist it

Variations to try

Scoreboard mode: keep standings visible and agree how the group scores each round.
Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.

Moment fit

Where else this activity fits

Button Move Ladder also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Card table games

Group share

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We're playing Button Move Ladder from Studboards. Blind ladder structure. Fits: Players: 3-10 | Time: 45-180 min | Gear: Cards, points-only chips as score markers, button, and score sheet Safety: Use short rounds, visible scoring, clear turns, and the tie rule everyone agreed on. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/poker-home-game/poker-home-game-button-move-ladder.html

Button Move Ladder

Quick start