Take some time and work out your breakdown in writing so you can visualize the chips being used. There are many factors to consider when figuring out a breakdown of chips for your poker game. Is it a cash game or tournament? How many chips do your players like to have in front of them? Do you ever see your stakes rising in the future? How deep do your players get by the end of the night? Our immediate response is normally, “it depends”. Being a supplier of poker chips we are often asked what a good breakdown is for a poker game.