Limbo need WSJ Crossword Clue

Think of something you need to duck under when playing a certain party game.

A ??? is a long, rigid piece of wood or metal used as a barrier or support.

In the game of limbo, participants must bend backward and pass under a horizontal pole without touching it. This pole is known as a '???,' which is essential for the game. The clue plays on the word 'need,' suggesting something required for limbo.

What a man walks into, in many a joke setup, Place to schmooze with booze, Locale for trivia or karaoke, Place to order drinks, Slot machine symbol