There are few pleasures in poker quite like gathering friends around the table for a home game and slowly stacking their chips in front of you. All it really takes is a set of chips, a deck of cards, and a table. It’s that final piece of the puzzle—the table—that often proves problematic.
Unless you have the luxury of a dedicated poker room or storage space for a full-size table, most home games unfold around a dining table. While functional, it’s far from the ideal setup.
If you’ve ever played from a dining chair, you’ll know the discomfort of hard table edges pressing into your forearms. Add in cards skidding across the slick surface—or flying onto the floor thanks to an overzealous dealer—and it’s clear something is missing. Enter PULSE.
A Smarter Way to Build a Poker Table
Created by Gordon Lau, PULSE is billed as the world’s first modular poker rail system. Designed to convert an everyday dining table into a professional-grade poker setup in seconds, it requires no screws, tools, or complicated assembly.
The system consists of six precision-crafted segments that lock together using a US Patent-pending Gravity-Lock System. Each segment is made from solid bamboo, wrapped in high-density foam, and finished in premium microfiber leather. Hidden magnets connect the pieces seamlessly around the edge of your table, while a textured rubber anti-slip base grips your poker mat securely in place.
The result? A sturdy, comfortable rail system that won’t budge mid-hand.
From Dining Room to Casino Feel in 10 Seconds
Installation takes less than 10 seconds. Once in place, PULSE creates a raised rail approximately 10cm high and 3cm wide, delivering the comfort and structure you’d expect from a casino table. It cushions your arms during long sessions and acts as a barrier to stop cards and chips from tumbling onto the floor.
When the final hand is dealt—and hopefully after you’ve claimed bragging rights and a tidy profit—PULSE dismantles just as quickly. The six segments stack neatly into the included duffel bag, compact enough to slide under a bed or tuck away in a closet. Weighing only 9kg (around 9 lbs), it’s portable enough to take your game on the road.
No bulky tables. No permanent fixtures. Just instant poker, wherever you want it.
Elevate the Experience Further
While PULSE works seamlessly with standard (180cm x 90cm) and compact (140cm x 70cm) poker mats, there’s also a PULSE Premium Mat available for players looking to level up their setup. It features a smooth speed cloth surface for effortless card glide, a non-slip rubber backing, and built-in sound dampening to soften the clatter of chips.
For those seeking a complete home-game overhaul, PULSE also offers 43mm ceramic casino-grade chips and premium plastic playing cards designed to match the system’s high-end feel.
Back the Future of Home Poker
PULSE is currently available through its dedicated Kickstarter campaign, where early backers can secure the system at a discounted rate before it reaches retail shelves.
