Alexa gaming skills you need to enable
Enabling the right skills makes game night smoother. Focus on voice-first games with short setup and clear commands.
Start with voice-first games
Choose skills that do not require a screen.
Short prompts keep group play moving.
Look for skills that start with a simple invocation phrase.
Enable only what you use
Too many skills can slow down discovery and setup.
Keep a small list of go-to games for quick decisions.
Remove skills you no longer play to avoid confusion.
Use clear commands
Write down the exact phrase each game uses.
Short commands reduce recognition errors.
If a game is hard to say, create a routine with a shorter phrase.
Review and refresh
Check for updates and new games once a month.
Remove skills that no one is playing.
Short games keep it easy to test new options.
References and further reading
Amazon Alexa Skills Store: https://www.amazon.com/alexa-skills/b?node=13727921011
Understanding Alexa skills (Amazon developer documentation): https://developer.amazon.com/en-US/docs/alexa/custom-skills/understanding-alexa-skills.html
Amazon Alexa overview (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Alexa
FAQ
Which Alexa gaming skills should I enable?
Enable a small set of voice-first games with short setup and clear commands.
How many game skills should I keep enabled?
A short list of favorites is best for quick decisions.
What is a fast Alexa game to enable?
Any voice-first game with a short invocation is quick to enable.