Hey there, Skillz community, developers, and gamers!

Welcome to the first post in our brand-new blog series — your all-access pass to the world of Skillz. Whether you’re a game developer looking to create the next big hit, or a competitive gamer curious about the industry, this series is for you. We’ll be diving into the making of Skillz-powered games as well as our Developer Accelerator Program and giving players a sneak peek at what’s coming next in the Skillz universe.

From the CEO: A Vision for Game Creators — Why We Launched the Developer Accelerator

“The mission has always been to empower game developers to focus on what they do best — which is make great games. We’re here to help you monetize competition without compromising your creativity. Our $75 million Developer Accelerator is us putting our money where our mouth is.”
— Andrew Paradise, CEO & Founder, Skillz (GDC 2025)

We launched the Skillz Developer Accelerator because we believe in something simple:

• Great games shouldn’t be limited by monetization models.
• Developers shouldn’t have to sacrifice creative vision for ads or in-app purchases.
• The future of mobile gaming is skill-based.

At Skillz, we’ve spent more than a decade creating a platform where developers don’t just launch games, they launch competitive experiences. But too often, brilliant ideas never make it to market because of resource constraints, lack of information on skill gaming, or monetization roadblocks.

That’s what the Developer Accelerator is here to solve.

What You Can Expect from This Blog Series

This blog series is your front-row seat to everything happening behind the scenes at Skillz – the original skill-based gaming platform. 

Here’s what’s coming up:

• How and why to apply for the $75M Skillz Developer Accelerator Program
• Firsthand stories from indie developers and partner studios scaling with Skillz
• Deep dives into the Skillz SDK, matchmaking, and monetization strategies
• Sneak peeks at upcoming Skillz games, tournaments, and in-app events
• Behind-the-scenes chats with the people building the Skillz ecosystem from product leads to marketing minds

Let’s Build the Future of Competitive Mobile Gaming

Skillzians believe in powering creators and celebrating competition. This blog is your space to learn, grow, and get inspired, whether you’re building games or playing to win.

Ready to level up your game?
Stay tuned, and see you on Tuesdays and Thursdays! 🎮