# Getting Started: Ring Games

To start a Ring Game you first select "Ring Games" from the main lobby to enter the ring game lobby.

### Table Selection

On the left side of the Ring Game Lobby is a tree view which contains a number of pre-configured limit and no-limit tables. You can choose to play against a full complement of computer opponents, a short-handed game or heads-up. Once you select a table, the table information view on the right shows you the opponents, a comment describing in general terms what to expect of the table, and the stakes.

### Profile Selection

Underneath the list of tables on the left is the profile selection box. You can select a profile to use or create a new one. Profiles are used by the statistics system to track your progress, and used by the bots to learn how you play.

### Launch the Game

Underneath the opponent list you will find the starting bankrolls, the stakes, and the rake. These can be edited and will be remembered as the defaults for all tables.

Under the table information screen on the right is the Load Table button. Click that to start playing!

For more information on creating and managing your own ring game tables, see Ring Game Tables.