Playing skill games online is easier than you may think. In fact, you could get from point A – wondering how to play skill games – to point B –playing your first online skill game – in as little as two minutes! We’re going to teach you how :)

There are only a few simple steps you need to complete to start playing skill games online.

Step 1: Visit and online skill game site and register an account.

This will be the lengthiest process of all, averaging about 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, depending on your preparation and intent. If you already have a skill game site in mind, that will certainly save some time (if not, please refer to our “Skill Games Reviews” for more information). Note that you must register a username account whether you intend to play for real money, or just for fun.

Step 2: Make a deposit; get a bonus.

If you plan to play for real money, the next step is to make a deposit. When you do so, you’ll be eligible to receive a bonus. [NOTE: Be sure to look out for any no-deposit bonuses you can claim before depositing!] To make a deposit, visit the cashier section, choose your preferred deposit method and fill out the required information. Input how much you’d like to deposit and submit. Most deposit methods are instant, so you should be ready to play skill games for real money immediately thereafter.

Step 3: Start Playing!

You should be all set to start playing skill games now. Look through the menu of available games and start with something you are familiar with. If you want to play a new game, read over the rules and play a practice game first before placing a real money stake.

Step 4: Join a Tournament.

We highly recommend playing your favorite or most skillfully played games on the tournament level. The cost of entry, compared to the potential prize, can be a lot more valuable than single play sessions. All of the information you need is displayed in the tournament lobby, including the number of players registered, number of players allowed, entrance cost, prize pool structure, start time and the time limit, if any. To join, click ‘Register’ and your account will automatically be credited the entry fee.

Before we close, we should mention a possible missing step from this menu. Now in the realm of online skill games, it is rare that players are required, or even offered the option, to download any software. However, for those rare cases when playing skill games does require a download, we’ll add in one more step…

Step 1/2: Downloading and installing a game client.

Should you prefer to, or be required to, download a game client to play the skill games, click the “Download” or “Download Now” button on the main page of the online skill gaming web site. The following process should come complete with any necessary instructions. For the most part, a window pops up asking you to ‘Open/Run’ or ‘Save’ the file. Click Open/Run. The download begins and runs automatically, taking only a few moments on average. Once done, you will be prompted to install the program. Click ‘Install’, and ‘Agree’ to the license agreement. After a few more moments, the install is complete and the software will start automatically. From here, you will move on to “Step 1”, registering your account.

That’s it! In fact, considering the time it probably took you to read this, learning how to play skill games could easily have taken longer than actually following these instructions. Good luck!