Apple iPad iOS 6.1 - Manual (Page 95)

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Game Center
At a glance
Game Center lets you play your favorite games with friends who have an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch,
or a Mac with OS X Mountain Lion. You must be connected to the Internet to use Game Center.
WARNING: For important information about avoiding repetitive motion injuries, see Important
safety information on page 125.
Check for
challenges
from friends.
Check for
challenges
from friends.
Declare your
status, change
your photo,
or sign out.
Declare your
status, change
your photo,
or sign out. Invite friends
to play.
Invite friends
to play.
Choose a
game to play.
Choose a
game to play.
Respond
to friend
requests.
Respond
to friend
requests.
Play the
game.
Play the
game.
See who’s
the best.
See who’s
the best.
See a list of
game goals.
See a list of
game goals.
Find someone
to play against.
Find someone
to play against.
Sign in: Open Game Center. If you see your nickname and photo at the top of the Me screen,
you’re already signed in. If not, enter your Apple ID and password, then tap Sign In. You can use
the same Apple ID you use for iCloud, App Store, or iTunes Store purchases, or tap Create New
Account if you want a separate Apple ID for gaming.
Purchase a game: Tap Games, then tap a recommended game or tap Find Game Center Games.
Play a game: Tap Games, choose a game, then tap Play Game.
Return to Game Center after playing: Press the Home button , then tap Game Center on the
Home screen.
Sign out: Tap Me, tap the Account banner, then tap Sign Out. You don’t need to sign out each
time you quit Game Center.