Game Center at a glance

Game Center lets you play your favorite games with friends who have an iOS device or a Mac (OS X Mountain Lion or later). You must be connected to the Internet to use Game Center.

WARNING: For important information about avoiding repetitive motion injuries, see Important safety information.

To play a game, tap the Games tab at the bottom of the screen, select the game, then tap the More button in the upper right. To see who's best, tap Leaderboards. To explore game goals, tap Achievements. To find someone to play against, tap Players. To declare your status or change your photo, tap the Me tab at the bottom of the screen. Tap the Friends tab to invite someone to play. Tap the Challenges tab to throw down the gauntlet. Tap the Turns tab to see if it's your move.

  • Get started. Open Game Center. If you see your nickname at the top of the screen, you’re already signed in. Otherwise, you’ll be asked for your Apple ID and password.

  • Get some games. Tap Games, then tap a recommended game or tap Find Game Center Games. Or, get a game one of your friends has (see Play games with friends).

  • Play! Tap Games, choose a game, tap the more button (three dots) in the upper right, then tap Play.

  • Sign out? No need to sign out when you quit Game Center, but if you want to, go to Settings > Game Center and tap your Apple ID.