Pixel Punching Poker: Short Stacks, Fast Thrills – Karate Chop Your Way to Victory!
Banzai 2.0 is anything but your average game of poker. Embrace the intensity of fast-paced action with pixelated graphics that transport you into a retro-inspired virtual dojo. Challenge your opponents with the strategic precision of a martial artist, all while enjoying the adrenaline rush of a high-stakes poker game.
What sets Banzai 2.0 apart is its unique short-stack format. All players start with exactly 10 big blinds, but as you show the table who’s the real Sensei, your stack will grow, making for a fun dynamic with potential high stakes. Feel the rush of every decision as you navigate through quick-fire hands, never far from the next BANZAAAI all-in.
Banzai stakes
| Stake name | Buyin | Blinds | Rake % | Rake Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL1 Park | €1 | €0.05/€0.10 | 2% | €0.25 |
| NL5 Dojo | €5 | €0.25/€0.50 | 2% | €0.50 |
| NL20 Arena | €20 | €1/€2 | 2.5% | €1 |
| NL50 Master Temple | €50 | €5/€10 | 2.5% | €2 |
NL50 Master Temple is only available on Fridays, during the Banzai Bonanza.
The player with the biggest stack at the stake will become the Sensei.
Banzai is played with 2-5 players per table, making for an extra fast-paced game.
Progress from novice white belt to master of the black.
All players start with exactly 10 big blinds, ensuring lots of BANZAI all-in action.
Frequently asked questions
No, Banzai is played in an anonymous state. All players are assigned a random and themed alias, at each individual table.
Whenever you’re involved in an all-in hand – either you or your opponent needs to be all-in – you progress towards a better belt. As you rise through the ranks, it’ll be increasingly harder to achieve the next belt.
The Sensei is the seated player with the largest stack at the stake. To become Sensei, you also need a minimum of 5x the starting stack – or in other words: 50 big blinds.
You can play up to 4 Banzai tables, at each stake, at the same time.
The Banzai rake is currently between 2% (NL1-NL5) and 2.5% (NL20-NL50), with a rake cap on all stakes. See the details in the table below
| Stake name | Buyin | Blinds | Rake % | Rake Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL1 Park | €1 | €0.05/€0.10 | 2% | €0.25 |
| NL5 Dojo | €5 | €0.25/€0.50 | 2% | €0.50 |
| NL20 Arena | €20 | €1/€2 | 2.5% | €1 |
| NL50 Master Temple | €50 | €5/€10 | 2.5% | €2 |
You are playing against other players from Unibet as well as casino focused brands like Mariacasino, Storspelare and Vlad – all brands operated by same company as Unibet, ensuring full ownership of the network.
In Banzai, you are allowed 90 seconds of inactivity, before being removed from the table.
Banzai is a game designed for the casual player, and we believe it’s key to limit the number of sitouts.
As Banzai is played just 5 handed and with 10 big blinds, we’ve deemed it a necessity to be aggressive with the inactivity kicking.
Yes! You can play Banzai from both phone and tablet.
We have got apps for Android and iOS (iPhone and iPad), and you can also play directly in your browser from almost any mobile device.
For more info about the mobile apps, see our app download page.