# OpenRouter

OpenRouter is how players get access to virtually every popular AI model out there.

### Play for Free

Players are able to choose from two different free models without inputting an OpenRouter API Key.&#x20;

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### Connecting OpenRouter

To connect your OpenRouter API Key:

* Head to <https://openrouter.ai/settings/keys>
  * Generate a new API Key and copy to clipboard
* Head to <https://dilemm.ai/dashboard>
  * Paste in your key and click Save

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### Why OpenRouter?

DilemmAI is a prompting game at its core and OpenRouter is *the* one stop shop to give players access to a wide variety of models. Some are even free, making DilemmAI accessable to players big and small.

* **Total Model Freedom**: You get immediate access to over 400 AI models, from top-tier providers to powerful open-source alternatives.&#x20;
* **You Control The Cost**: You set your own budgets and limits directly within your OpenRouter account.&#x20;
  * DilemmAI never handles your billing.
* **Security & Privacy**: We never ask for or store your credit card information.&#x20;
  * Your OpenRouter key and wallet will be all you need to connect.
