Play wallet-native
Wallet-native Solana games in your browser
Wallet-native games skip app stores and closed accounts — you open a site, connect Phantom, Solflare, or Backpack (or scan Solana Pay on mobile), and pay in SOL from your own wallet. Garden Dice is a live example: free demo first, then pay from 0.001 SOL when you want an official on-chain roll. Entertainment, not a casino.
What makes a game wallet-native?
Not every Solana game is wallet-native. These traits separate browser play that uses your wallet from app-store clients and closed Web2 games:
| Trait | Wallet-native (Garden Dice) | App store crypto game | Typical browser game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Install | Browser only — no game app | App store download required | Browser, but closed account |
| Payment | SOL from your wallet or Solana Pay QR | In-app purchase or token gate | Ads, subscription, or card |
| Account | No signup — wallet is your identity | Game account plus wallet often | Email or social login |
| Verification | Payment visible on Solscan | Opaque in-app ledger | No on-chain proof |
| Entry cost | Free demo; paid from 0.001 SOL | Often NFT or token required | Free with ads or paywall |
For on-chain traits (payment verification, commit-reveal fairness), see the on-chain games overview or the build log.
Pick how to play
Start with a free demo, then choose the path that fits your device and wallet.
- Garden Dice product page Player-focused page with inline demo and pay — best for directory listings.
- Free Solana games No wallet required for the demo — ideal first visit.
- Best wallets for browser games Compare Phantom, Solflare, and Backpack before you connect.
- How to play Solana dice Step-by-step tutorial from demo to paid roll.
- Provably fair games Verify rolls with commit-reveal hashing before and after you pay.
Three steps to your first wallet-native roll
- Demo without a wallet — use the panel above or open challenge roll of 4. Same fairness model as paid play.
- Install or open a wallet — Phantom, Solflare, or Backpack on desktop; any Solana Pay wallet on mobile. New? Wallet tutorial path.
- Connect and pay — approve a 0.001 to 0.01 SOL transfer on mainnet, or scan Solana Pay QR on phone. Confirm on Solscan.
Need SOL first? How to get SOL on Solana. Micropayment details: Solana micropayments guide.
FAQ
- Is wallet-native the same as on-chain?
- Related but not identical. Wallet-native means you pay from your wallet in the browser. On-chain means the payment lands on Solana mainnet where you can verify it. Garden Dice is both.
- Can I play on phone without a browser extension?
- Yes. Free demo works in any mobile browser. For paid rolls, use Solana Pay QR — scan with Phantom, Solflare, or Backpack mobile.
- What if connect or payment fails?
- See connect wallet to a dApp, transaction failed hub, or Solana Pay troubleshooting.
- Is this gambling?
- No cash payouts. You pay for a verifiable on-chain roll and shareable challenges — pay-per-roll entertainment.