Gaming method, system and machine comprising a skill score

Described embodiments generally relate to a gaming machine comprising: a display; a memory storing a set of game instructions; 5 at least one input mechanism configured to receive user input from a player; and a game controller configured to access and execute the instructions stored in the memory to: present at least one game of skill on the display; enable a player to control an avatar to perform the game of skill by 10 operating the at least one input mechanism; in response to a triggering event, determine a skill score based on at least one aspect of the avatar's performance in the game of skill and the set of game instructions; and based on the skill score, determine a monetary reward to be awarded to the 15 player from a prize pool. o (0 -aU CoIDo