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Ask anything, however small. Share a screenshot of somewhere beautiful. Celebrate your first finished game.
The Just Press Start Community
You will not be doing this alone.
Ask questions, share your first steps and learn alongside people who started exactly where you are. Our community and courses live on Skool, a friendly, simple website built for groups like ours.
What you'll find there
A welcoming place to learn
Courses
Step-by-step lessons, from switching the console on to your first destination, at whatever pace suits you.
Fellow travelers
Adults new to gaming, and a few patient guides. Nobody here will make you feel behind.
A Community for Every Kind of Traveler
Start Anywhere
No experience? No problem. We'll meet you right where you are.
Learn at Your Pace
Step-by-step guidance, clear explanations, and encouragement every step of the way.
Travel Together
A welcoming community that celebrates every milestone.
Real Benefits
Gaming can support memory, focus, mood, and confidence.
Safe & Supportive
A judgment-free zone focused on safety, respect, and kindness.
Worlds to Explore
Incredible destinations. Endless stories. Limitless possibilities.
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Press "Join us on Skool"
You'll move to Skool's website. It looks different from ours, and that's expected — you're in the right place.
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Create your account
Skool asks for your name, your email address and a password. Write the password down somewhere safe. Skool shows you exactly what's included before you confirm anything.
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Say hello
Introduce yourself in the welcome conversation. Tell us what you'd like to play, or simply that you're new. Someone will say hello back.
Visit our Skool page to see what’s available and how to join.
Join us on Skool (goes to another website) (opens in a new tab)
Our community and courses live on Skool, a separate website. It opens in a new tab, so this guide stays here for you.
Questions people ask first
Before you join
What is Skool?
Skool is a website that hosts online communities and courses. We use it so we can spend our time on guides and games, rather than building our own. Your account is with Skool, and you can leave at any time.
Do I need to download anything?
No. Skool works in your web browser on a computer, tablet or phone. There's an optional Skool app if you'd prefer one, but you don't need it.
Can I browse the community without posting?
Of course. Plenty of people read for a few weeks before they post anything. There's no pressure to join in until you're ready.
Is it safe?
The community is members-only and looked after by the Just Press Start team. We will never ask for your password, and nobody genuine ever will.
What if I get stuck signing up?
Email us at hello@justpressstart.org and tell us where you got to. A real person will help you through it.