Skill-based Gambling/games?

[KingZee]

I'm not sure if this has been asked before, do you guy know any good websites that aren't based on pure luck?

Besides Poker and similar card games, I've recently found a website (thanks LoyceV) where you create bots to compete against others and make money in the process.

Website is DrownHim. I'm not promoting this website because I'm affiliated with it, but because I would enjoy some competition!

Come join and see if you can beat the winrate of my own bot.


But like I said, I'm not affiliated with that website, so I would really enjoy any other websites you've come across, I like games where it's not all luck, and you get to test your own skill and logic to maximise your winnings. Of course full skill-based games like chess, checkers, or whatever aren't really a suggestion because there's 0% luck element involved, in addition to the fact that they're almost "complete" games, where a good enough bot will practically never lose.

So yeah! Let me know of any other games like Poker/Drownhim.

[swogerino]

There are also some simulators games where you build your town and army and fight against different other persons but this is not quite gambling although there are websites that do this where your skills are rewarded.

The real skill gambling is in poker and blackjack. Sport betting can be some sort of skill game but not as much as poker and blackjack.

[LoyceV]

There's Chopcoin, a Bitcoin-minded Agar clone. I haven't played there in a long time though, as it was always against the same few users, and teaming (which isn't allowed) made winning very difficult.
See chopcoin.io - The new interactive Bitcoin game! in Gambling or more recently [ANN] Chopcoin.io - Interactive Bitcoin Faucet Game in Micro Earnings.
I'm not sure what the current state of the game is, it complains about an adblocker

[KingZee]

There are also some simulators games where you build your town and army and fight against different other persons but this is not quite gambling although there are websites that do this where your skills are rewarded.

Interesting! Any specific examples of this?

There's Chopcoin, a Bitcoin-minded Agar clone. I haven't played there in a long time though, as it was always against the same few users, and teaming (which isn't allowed) made winning very difficult.
See chopcoin.io - The new interactive Bitcoin game! in Gambling or more recently [ANN] Chopcoin.io - Interactive Bitcoin Faucet Game in Micro Earnings.
I'm not sure what the current state of the game is, it complains about an adblocker

I just tried it for about 3 rounds, (with an Adblocker on, oops). It's definitely cool, even though since the agario days I still remember how frustrating it was. But maybe I should have mentioned I'd like something not to be too time consuming for the reward involved, I'm fine with them being a bit risky as long as there is some skill. Chopcoin.io is just like a very cool faucet spinoff, it doesn't look like they take deposits or have any high risk games where players can wager balance, and there's no automated system like drownhim where you can just think and test for a few minutes and let it run... Soo manually playing 10 minutes for a 1 mBtc grand prize is a bit off-putting honestly.

[YuginKadoya]

https://www.bitcoingg.com/gambit-drops-btc-bets-from-skill-based-games/

I really think that this site will let you enjoy most of the games while betting on bitcoin with your skills, The site is https://www.gambit.com/ A multiplayer strategy online games that let you play various strategic games with different people, I can not access the site because of the full legality is in all US states only.

They truly provide a rewarding environment for the bitcoin gambling players and some of the skill games that they offered in their early stage was Bitnopoly, Oh Ship!, Rock Paper Scissors, and Capture to name a few, but these do not require either BTC or USD deposits. Instead, online gamers must use the Gambit chips to run the games.

But I wish it can be in a globalized market so it can accommodate not on in the U.S. states but in a worldwide audience, I think this is an idea that can be well known to everyone that will want full skill-based games for bitcoin to bet on.

[jrrsparkles]

Sport betting maybe fall under this category!

Because there are some form of betting in the sports needed analytical skills to predict who is going to be the winner on this particular game so which involves more skill and luck too.

[sweetbet]

The only true skill-based gambling game that I can think of is Poker.

[KingZee]

https://www.bitcoingg.com/gambit-drops-btc-bets-from-skill-based-games/

I really think that this site will let you enjoy most of the games while betting on bitcoin with your skills, The site is https://www.gambit.com/ A multiplayer strategy online games that let you play various strategic games with different people, I can not access the site because of the full legality is in all US states only.

Like you said, I can't even access the website outside the U.S. it seems interesting I guess, hopefully they expand their target audience. You'd think the U.S. is one of the last places to promote an online gambling business in beacuse of how restricted it is..

Sport betting maybe fall under this category!

Because there are some form of betting in the sports needed analytical skills to predict who is going to be the winner on this particular game so which involves more skill and luck too.

I do sports bets! But I'd like something where I can spend a few minutes to make a quick buck. For sports betting you can only make as much money as you invest.

The only true skill-based gambling game that I can think of is Poker.

Thanks for sharing with us.

[ralle14]

I remember ending up on a website where you can play games like dota/csgo and win points. Once you gain enough points you can use it to get gift cards and some other stuff.  It's similar to faceit but powered by a cryptocurrency. I don't know what it's called though I only remember that I found it somewhere in the altcoin section.

[maydna]

The site looks interesting, and I see it's fast loading, I like the design of the site. I try to register and take a look inside the game, but unfortunately, I don't too understand about the game. Perhaps, later I will try to play, and I think it is better if the site can give faucet for a new player to start the game. But I guess the skill-based gambling/games is poker because we need to know about the card and the strategy although it's not guaranteed to win the game.

[KingZee]

The site looks interesting, and I see it's fast loading, I like the design of the site. I try to register and take a look inside the game, but unfortunately, I don't too understand about the game. Perhaps, later I will try to play, and I think it is better if the site can give faucet for a new player to start the game. But I guess the skill-based gambling/games is poker because we need to know about the card and the strategy although it's not guaranteed to win the game.

The game gives you 5 bits to play with! And like I mentioned in the website chat, try reading the game rules ! https://drownhim.com/rules Also, if you play manually in the newbie room, you will very quickly understand how the game works, and maybe understand how you can make your own bot.

I remember ending up on a website where you can play games like dota/csgo and win points. Once you gain enough points you can use it to get gift cards and some other stuff.  It's similar to faceit but powered by a cryptocurrency. I don't know what it's called though I only remember that I found it somewhere in the altcoin section.

I think digibytes started as a reward altcoin for gaming. I'm sure there are other ones too, but I clearly remember Digibytes because it's the only one that still stuck around, albeit removing the League of legends / csgo reward system.

[Oilacris]

The site looks interesting, and I see it's fast loading, I like the design of the site. I try to register and take a look inside the game, but unfortunately, I don't too understand about the game. Perhaps, later I will try to play, and I think it is better if the site can give faucet for a new player to start the game. But I guess the skill-based gambling/games is poker because we need to know about the card and the strategy although it's not guaranteed to win the game.

The game gives you 5 bits to play with! And like I mentioned in the website chat, try reading the game rules ! https://drownhim.com/rules Also, if you play manually in the newbie room, you will very quickly understand how the game works, and maybe understand how you can make your own bot.

After all these years, If I haven't read up this thread I wont able to know such game exist. Quite interesting game as I have read up the rules on the link you provided I do fully
 understand directly on how this game works and might try to play it later on and this looks interesting pure pvp game and skills does matter on reaching into the top.

[leowonderful]

Interesting game- it seems the house edge of the game is set to 1%, as noted in the rules of the game (correct me if I am wrong)? The English in the entire FAQ and Tutorial is a bit rough, so I'm not completely sure if I interpreted things correctly.

The initial Round check-in fees and the fees for re-entrances are put into the Round Pot. When finish condition occurs, the round ends and the winners - players who left in the Round- gain the Pot content exclusive House Edge (1%). If more than one Level wins, the occupants of highest Level gain 70% of the pot, occupants of the next Level gain 70% of the Pot and so on.

It is also possible to check-in to the Round while in progress

There is a common quota for all Players of such check-ins for each Round. In this case the Player pays <Round Pot>/ <Number of active players>.

On the next Move the Player will find himself on the median Level - among all active players

At last, the dismissed Player can re-Check-in again. The rules in this case are the same as above.

[LoyceV]

Interesting game- it seems the house edge of the game is set to 1%, as noted in the rules of the game (correct me if I am wrong)?

Correct

[shursight]

Well for dice you really need to be a clever guy ,and we can discuss it as much as you can.

The same happens with Fair Tale, you also need to be a smart guy for playing in there to earn money, and it also applies to a bunch of other games.

Skills are needed, on every game

[Cacingkemi]

This game is very good and the unique appearance is that there are some people climbing and there are some waiting below,the win can be divided evenly if in the same top position.Like this game I want another ALT to be on the list of currency bets so there will definitely be many who want to play the game,the chance to win is great well the players will definitely want it.It seems like there is a special strategy to win And the OP has proven it.

[shield132]

Like you, I think it's unfair that we have a lack of skill based games. Poker is combination of both, luck and skill and when you play online in room where everyone can sit and go anytime they wish, it's hard to understand opponent's phsichology and use your skills which usually is bleff. Btw the game, which is 100% skill based is chess and there is a website velocitychess.com where you can play chess with bitcoins too, was playing here two years ago, haven't visited this website since then.

[KingZee]

Well for dice you really need to be a clever guy ,and we can discuss it as much as you can.

The same happens with Fair Tale, you also need to be a smart guy for playing in there to earn money, and it also applies to a bunch of other games.

Skills are needed, on every game

You keep believing that buddy. If you think you're smart because you can "predict" the outcome when you throw a bunch of dice, I'm not going to be the one who proves you wrong, the dice will. I just hope the price you'll pay for it won't be too big.

This game is very good and the unique appearance is that there are some people climbing and there are some waiting below,the win can be divided evenly if in the same top position.Like this game I want another ALT to be on the list of currency bets so there will definitely be many who want to play the game,the chance to win is great well the players will definitely want it.It seems like there is a special strategy to win And the OP has proven it.

The admin is making a promotion right now in the 1 bit room! In addition to 5 bits from 5 players, 5 bits is added to the pool on the house for the winner! For a total of 20.000 bits to be given away to the best bot.

Like you, I think it's unfair that we have a lack of skill based games. Poker is combination of both, luck and skill and when you play online in room where everyone can sit and go anytime they wish, it's hard to understand opponent's phsichology and use your skills which usually is bleff. Btw the game, which is 100% skill based is chess and there is a website velocitychess.com where you can play chess with bitcoins too, was playing here two years ago, haven't visited this website since then.

Of course full skill-based games like chess, checkers, or whatever aren't really a suggestion because there's 0% luck element involved, in addition to the fact that they're almost "complete" games, where a good enough bot will practically never lose.

It's stupid to play chess for btc. There is no way people aren't botting their way in public chess rooms.

[tokeweed]

The Drownhim game looks awesome!  Just wondering...  How hard is it to program your own bot?  I think this game has the potential to become huge.  Seriously.  All the community around the game needs to do is teach everybody the basics of making a bot and write a few more advanced strategy guides.

Edit:  Is this an original game?  Who made this?

[KingZee]

The Drownhim game looks awesome!  Just wondering...  How hard is it to program your own bot?  I think this game has the potential to become huge.  Seriously.  All the community around the game needs to do is teach everybody the basics of making a bot and write a few more advanced strategy guides.

Edit:  Is this an original game?  Who made this?

I think it's an original game, I've never seen it before outside the website.

Try reading the rules here : https://drownhim.com/rules (without reading about the bots) and then play manually in the newbie room : https://drownhim.com/game/1

Once you understand and start winning some games manually, you can read about the bots. I could explain it here but I'm not going to do better than the link I gave you.

You can also play using a default admin bot with the play button, and you'll see what it does!