Real money gaming platform development
Skill Based Game Development
Launch your own real money skill gaming platform, like Skillz, Papaya, Triumph or Blitz.
We handle the whole process, from game design and development to matchmaking, tournament systems, wallet integration, fraud detection and security. With over 10 years in real money skill based gaming and work with a number of industry leaders, we know what it takes to launch and grow.
CyberViper18450$200
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ApexSamurai13950$50 - #5
QuantumGhost12600$30 - #21
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Beat Your Best: 3004 pts
- 10+ years
- in real money skill based gaming
- Industry leaders
- we have built for and alongside
- 2M+
- players reached with our games
- End to end
- from first idea to live platform
Why skill based gaming
Own the platform. Keep the revenue.
In skill based games, players compete for cash prizes and the best player wins, not the luckiest. Entry fees fund the prize pool, and the platform keeps a share of every match. Owning that platform means you keep your players, your brand and your margins.
Your own skill gaming platform
A complete real money platform under your brand, like Skillz, Papaya, Triumph or Blitz.
- Your brand, your players, your data
- No revenue share to a third-party network
- Games, tournaments, wallet and admin built for you
- Full control of promotions, prizes and rules
Games for an existing platform
Original skill games built for an established network such as Skillz.
- Reach an existing audience from day one
- Platform handles payments and payouts
- We build and integrate the game and SDK
- Upgrade to your own platform later
What we handle
Everything you need to launch, under one roof
One team for the games and the platform behind them, so nothing falls between suppliers.
Game design and art
Original skill games designed for fair competition, with custom characters, UI and animation that make players want to come back.
Game development
Fast, polished games built in Unity for iOS, Android and web, tuned so every player competes on equal terms.
Matchmaking
Skill-based matchmaking that pairs players of similar ability, keeps wait times short and makes every match feel winnable.
Tournament systems
Head-to-head matches, brackets and leaderboard tournaments with entry fees, prize pools and automatic payouts.
Wallet integration
Player wallets for deposits, withdrawals and bonus cash, connected to the payment providers your players already use.
Fraud detection
Server-side score checks plus detection for bots, multiple accounts and collusion, so cheaters never take a real player’s prize.
Security and compliance
Encrypted data, identity (KYC) and age checks, geolocation and responsible gaming tools to support where you can offer cash play.
Admin dashboard and analytics
Manage players, tournaments, payouts and promotions in one place, with the numbers that matter: retention, revenue and engagement.
Platform SDK integration
Prefer to launch on an existing network? We build and integrate games with platforms such as Skillz.
Competition formats
Tournaments players keep climbing
Fair competition and a reason to play one more round are what drive retention in skill gaming. We build the formats that keep leaderboards busy.
- Head-to-head cash matches
- Bracket tournaments
- Leaderboard tournaments
- Multiplayer prize pools
- Free practice games
- Daily and seasonal events
- Referral and bonus campaigns
- Pilot tiers and progression
How we work
From first idea to live platform
- 01
Discovery and strategy
We learn your goals, target markets and budget, and recommend the right mix of games and platform features.
- 02
Game and platform design
Game mechanics, competitive rules, UI, art direction and the full player journey from sign-up to payout.
- 03
Development
We build the games, matchmaking, tournaments, wallet and admin tools, sharing playable builds as we go.
- 04
Integrations
Payment providers, KYC, geolocation, analytics and any platform SDKs your launch needs.
- 05
Testing and security
Fairness, load and anti-cheat testing, plus a soft launch to tune balance and the economy.
- 06
Launch and LiveOps
Store launch support, App Store Optimization, new events and ongoing updates to grow retention and revenue.
Proof
Skill games we have built
Real money and competitive games, designed, illustrated and developed by our team.
Genres
Skill games we build
If players can get better at it, we can turn it into a fair, competitive cash game.
- Word games
- Puzzle
- Match-3
- Bubble shooter
- Solitaire
- Card games
- Arcade
- Space shooter
- Trivia
- Board games
- Casual sports
- Pool and billiards
FAQ
Skill based game development questions
What is skill based game development?
Skill based game development is building games where the result depends on the player’s ability (speed, accuracy, strategy or knowledge) rather than chance. On real money platforms, players pay an entry fee to compete in head-to-head matches or tournaments, and the best performers win cash prizes.
Can you build a real money gaming platform like Skillz, Papaya, Triumph or Blitz?
Yes. We build complete skill gaming platforms: the games themselves plus matchmaking, tournaments, leaderboards, wallet and payment integration, fraud detection, security and an admin dashboard. You own your players, your brand and your revenue.
Can you make games for an existing platform such as Skillz instead?
Yes. If you would rather launch on an existing network, we design and build games and integrate them with that platform’s SDK. We have shipped games for the Skillz platform.
How do matchmaking and fraud detection work?
Players are matched by skill level so games stay fair and competitive. On the security side, we validate scores on the server, give every competitor the same conditions, and flag suspicious behaviour such as bots, multiple accounts and collusion.
Do you handle wallets, payments, KYC and location checks?
Yes. We integrate player wallets for deposits, withdrawals and bonus balances, connect payment providers, and add identity (KYC), age and geolocation checks so you only offer cash play where it is allowed.
Are real money skill games legal?
Skill based games are treated differently from gambling in many places, but the rules vary by country and by US state. We build in the controls you need, such as geofencing, age checks and responsible gaming tools, and we recommend confirming your launch markets with a gaming lawyer.
How long does it take and what does it cost?
It depends on scope: a single game for an existing platform is much faster than a full platform with several games. After a free discovery call we give you a clear plan, timeline and quote.
Ready to launch your skill gaming platform?
Tell us about your idea. We'll show you what it takes, how long it takes and what it costs.