> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Start a Wager on Basement

> Learn how to create wager challenges with friends or open challenges for competitive gaming with real stakes

Wagers on Basement let you bet tokens on your skills, whether you're challenging a friend or opening it up for anyone to join. It's a fun way to add stakes to your matches and prove who's really on top. Here's how to start a wager and invite others to play for rewards.

## How to Start a Wager

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Select a game">
    Click any game on [basement.fun](https://basement.fun).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access wager options">
    Click the sword icon at the top of the game details page.

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose challenge type">
    Choose how you want to start your challenge:

    * **Challenge a friend**
    * **Create an open challenge** for anyone to join

    In this guide, we'll create a friend challenge by selecting **Challenge Friends**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/helpscout.net/docs/assets/685306b72e0550277aa9250e/images/68824e7e43dc117440295623/file-HBTFrWxJTu.png" alt="Challenge type selection between friends and open challenges" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your opponent">
    Enter your friend's name in the search field and select their name from the list. Click **Next**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/helpscout.net/docs/assets/685306b72e0550277aa9250e/images/68824f713d7e1209972ed9b9/file-psAtMHWPKr.png" alt="Friend search and selection interface" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set wager parameters">
    Select the amount you would like to wager and the duration of the wager challenge. You may also enter a custom amount.

    <Frame>
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    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fund your wager">
    Fund your wager challenge by depositing funds. Simply click **Deposit Bet** and confirm the transaction in your wallet.

    <Frame>
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    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Share challenge link">
    Once your wager challenge has been funded, you will be provided with a link to share with your opponent. Click **Copy** to copy the link for sharing. Your friend/opponent will need to open the link, confirm their stake, and join the wager challenge.

    <Frame>
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    </Frame>

    <Check>
      Once both players have funded the bet, you can start playing. Compete and let the best player win! The prize pool goes to the winner once the challenge is complete.
    </Check>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Wager Types

### Friend Challenges

* Challenge specific players by username
* Private matches between known opponents
* Customizable stakes and duration

### Open Challenges

* Create public wagers for anyone to join
* First-come, first-served basis
* Great for finding new opponents

<Info>
  Both players must fund their portion of the wager before the match can begin. The total prize pool goes to the winner upon completion.
</Info>

<Tip>
  Start with smaller wager amounts when playing with new opponents to test the waters before committing to larger stakes.
</Tip>