skillduel
1v1 skill games · winner takes the pot
SkillDuel is the online games room where skill pays. Challenge real opponents in ten classic and arcade games, climb the leaderboards, build win streaks and collect exclusive cosmetics — for free with coins, or for real stakes in USDC.
How it works
Pick a game & mode
Ten skill games — chess, pool, tanks, snake and more. Play free with coins, or stake USDC once you have earned staked access.
Get matched fairly
Matchmaking pairs you with someone near your skill level. All game logic runs on our servers — your opponent’s client never decides anything.
Win & get paid
The game decides the winner. Coin pots land instantly; USDC pots are settled by an escrow smart contract that neither player controls.
What we stand for
Skill, not luck
Every game on SkillDuel is a pure skill contest. No dice, no card draws — the better player wins.
Fair play, enforced
Server-side game logic, bot detection, replay review and automatic AFK forfeits keep matches honest.
Non-custodial
We never hold your money. USDC stakes sit in an on-chain escrow and pay out automatically to the winner’s own wallet.
Made with care
Hand-crafted cosmetics, board themes and win-streak rewards — every item in the game is drawn, not generated.
Closed beta
SkillDuel is in closed beta: we let new players in every week while we polish the experience together with the community. Want in early? Join the Discord and say hi.