How to find and enable Alexa games
The fastest way to discover Alexa games is to use voice commands and enable skills only when needed. Here is a simple approach that works every time.
Start with voice discovery
The simplest way to find Alexa games is to ask Alexa directly. You can say, “Alexa, suggest games,” or ask for a specific type like “Alexa, find trivia games.”
When you know a game name, you can launch it immediately by saying “Alexa, open [game name].”
Voice discovery keeps the process fast and avoids the extra steps of browsing in an app.
Enable skills in the Alexa app
Some games need to be enabled once before they launch consistently. In the Alexa app, search for the game name, then tap enable.
Once enabled, you can open the game anytime with its voice command.
Check the skill description for device compatibility and required permissions.
Use short, clear invocations
Alexa understands short game names more reliably. If a game’s invocation is long, it can be harder to remember and use.
If Alexa misunderstands a game name, try saying it slowly or using the exact invocation listed in the skill description.
You can also create a routine to launch a game with a shorter phrase.
Pick games that start fast
The best Alexa games launch immediately without long setup or tutorials. Fast starts keep the room engaged.
Voice-first games with short rounds are the most reliable picks for families and groups.
If a game takes too long to explain, it usually loses attention quickly.
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
How do I find new Alexa games?
Ask Alexa for game suggestions or browse categories in the Alexa app.
Do I need to enable Alexa games?
Some games need to be enabled once in the Alexa app, but many can start by voice.
How do I enable a specific game?
Say “Alexa, enable [game name],” or enable it in the Alexa app.