Play skill games for money in Kenya

Arena254 is a Kenyan skill-gaming platform. Challenge real opponents at chess, 8-ball pool, Ludo, checkers, Connect Four, Reversi, Gomoku, Go and Tic-Tac-Toe. Play free to practise, or put up a stake from KES 50 and let skill decide the winner. New: Kalah, Nine Men's Morris, Dots and Boxes, Hex and Breakthrough. Deposits and withdrawals go straight through M-Pesa.

Latest guides

• Responsible Gaming: 10 Ways to Stay in Control When Playing for Money

  Playing for a stake should stay fun. Here are ten practical ways to stay in control, the warning signs to watch for, and the tools and free helplines available in Kenya.

• Elo Rating Explained: How Chess and Game Ratings Work

  What is an Elo rating, how is it calculated, and why do you gain more for beating stronger players? A clear explanation of Elo, with a worked example and how Arena Score uses it.

• 9 Best Online Games to Play with Friends in Kenya (Free and Paid)

  From Ludo nights with four friends to quick Connect Four rematches, these are the best online games to play with friends in Kenya on your phone, free or with a friendly stake.

• Connect Four Strategy: How to Win (Even When You Go Second)

  Connect Four is a solved game, and the strategy behind it is learnable. Here's how to win Connect Four with centre control, odd and even threats, and traps your opponent won't see coming.

• 5 Best Chess Openings for Beginners (and the Ideas Behind Them)

  You don't need to memorise long lines. Learn five reliable chess openings for beginners, the plans behind them, and the opening principles that win games at every level.

• Checkers (Draughts) Strategy: 12 Tips to Beat Better Players

  International draughts rewards planning. Learn the rules that matter (compulsory and maximum capture, flying kings) and 12 practical strategy tips to win more checkers games online.