Stake Levels — All Games
Every game on Gameathon has a minimum stake of ₦1,100 per player. Choose your stake level before each match — the winner takes the combined pot minus a small platform fee.
| Level | Stake Per Player | Prize Pool (est.) | Platform Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | ₦1,100 – ₦2,500 | ₦1,980 – ₦4,500 | 10% |
| Bronze | ₦2,500 – ₦5,000 | ₦4,500 – ₦9,000 | 10% |
| Silver | ₦5,000 – ₦15,000 | ₦9,000 – ₦27,000 | 9% |
| Gold | ₦15,000 – ₦50,000 | ₦27,000 – ₦90,000 | 8% |
| Elite | ₦50,000+ | ₦90,000+ | 7% |
Whot
Whot is Nigeria's undisputed king of card games. Played in homes, offices, and street corners across the country, Whot is already part of Nigerian culture. On Gameathon, you finally get to prove your skills — and earn from them.
What makes a great Whot player?
- Card memory — tracking what opponents have played
- Strategic use of special cards (Hold On, Pick 2, Pick 3)
- Reading opponents and knowing when to strike
Ludo
Don't be fooled by Ludo's simple board — at the competitive level, it's a deeply strategic game. Knowing when to advance, when to stay safe and when to attack your opponent requires genuine decision-making skill.
Winning at Ludo requires:
- Risk management — safe zone vs aggressive movement
- Multi-piece coordination to block opponents
- Probability awareness on dice outcomes
Chess
Chess is the world's definitive skill game. On Gameathon, players are rated and matched by ability so every game is genuinely competitive. Whether you're a casual player or a seasoned tactician, there's a stake level for you.
Why Chess rewards real skill:
- Rated matchmaking ensures fair competition
- No luck element whatsoever — 100% pure skill
- Strategic depth rewards preparation and study
Draught
Known internationally as Checkers, Draught is deeply embedded in Nigerian and West African culture. Deceptively simple to learn but enormously complex to master — pattern recognition and long-term planning are what separate elite players.
Draught mastery involves:
- Board control and king promotion strategy
- Force-capture planning several moves ahead
- Endgame technique when pieces are scarce
8 Ball Pool
Precision, spin control and shot selection define great 8 Ball Pool players. Gameathon's physics engine creates a realistic pool experience optimised for mobile. Sharpen your skills and compete for real Naira prizes.
Skills that determine Pool winners:
- Cue ball control and positional play
- Shot selection — offence vs defensive safety play
- Angle reading and spin technique
TicTacToe
At a casual level, TicTacToe seems simple. At a competitive speed-play level with real money at stake, it becomes a fast-twitch mental battle. Perfect for players who want quick rounds and rapid earnings on the go.
What makes TicTacToe competitive:
- Speed — fast decision-making under time pressure
- Trap setting — forcing your opponent into a losing position
- Pattern recognition to spot wins before the opponent does
