How It Works

SkillStake is a competitive gaming platform where you can compete in skill-based tournaments for real prizes

The Basics

SkillStake is a competitive gaming platform where players compete in skill-based games like Chess, 8-Ball Pool, and Battleships. Unlike traditional gambling, your success depends entirely on your skill, strategy, and decision-making.

Players can join tournaments with entry fees and compete for prize pools, or create their own tournaments and invite others to compete. All matches are fair, transparent, and based purely on player skill.

Getting Started

1

Create Your Account

Sign up with your email or Google account. Choose a unique username that will represent you in tournaments and matches. You can add bank account details in your settings for easy withdrawals.

2

Fund Your Wallet

Deposit funds using EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) or cryptocurrency (USDT). Your balance is stored securely and can be used to enter tournaments. You can deposit in both ZAR and USDT.

3

Join or Create Tournaments

Browse available tournaments in Chess, 8-Ball Pool, or Battleships. Each tournament shows the entry fee, prize pool, and number of players. You can also create your own tournaments with custom settings.

4

Compete and Win

Play your matches when scheduled. Tournaments use single-elimination brackets, so win your matches to advance. Winners receive prize money directly to their wallet, which can be withdrawn at any time.

Tournament Types

Player-Created Tournaments

Any player can create a tournament. Set your own entry fee, prize pool structure, maximum players, and game type. The platform automatically manages the bracket system and prize distribution. A small platform fee is deducted from the prize pool to maintain the service.

Featured Tournaments

Admin-created tournaments often feature guaranteed prize pools and special formats. These tournaments may be freerolls (no entry fee) with prizes funded by SkillStake, or premium events with larger prize pools.

Available Games

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Chess

The classic strategy game. Outthink your opponent with tactical moves and strategic planning. Tournaments feature time controls from Bullet to Blitz to Rapid.

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8-Ball Pool

Test your precision and planning. Sink all your balls and finish with the 8-ball to win. Physics-based gameplay ensures realistic and fair competition.

Battleships

Strategic naval combat. Place your fleet strategically and use deduction to locate and sink your opponent's ships before they sink yours.

Prize Distribution

Prize pools are distributed based on tournament placement. The exact distribution depends on the tournament settings, but typically follows these patterns:

Winner (1st place):50-70% of prize pool
Runner-up (2nd place):20-30% of prize pool
Semi-finalists (3rd-4th):5-15% of prize pool

Winnings are credited to your wallet immediately after tournament completion. You can withdraw your funds at any time via EFT or cryptocurrency.

Withdrawals

Withdrawing your winnings is simple and secure:

Add Bank Account

Save your bank account details in Settings. Your information is encrypted and stored securely.

Request Withdrawal

Go to your Wallet, select the withdrawal amount and method (EFT or crypto). Confirm the transaction.

Verification

If you have 2FA enabled, verify with your authenticator app. Otherwise, verify via email OTP.

Processing

Withdrawals are typically processed within 1-3 business days for EFT, or within hours for cryptocurrency.

Fair Play & Security

We take fair play and security seriously:

  • Skill-Based Games: All games are 100% skill-based with no random elements in gameplay
  • Transparent Rules: Game rules are clearly defined and consistently enforced
  • Secure Funds: All deposits are held in secure accounts and winnings are paid out promptly
  • Two-Factor Authentication: Optional 2FA using authenticator apps for enhanced account security
  • Encrypted Data: All sensitive information is encrypted in transit and at rest

Ready to Compete?

Join thousands of players competing in skill-based tournaments