docs/html/distribute/engage/game-services.jd

page.title=Encourage Competition
page.metaDescription= Bring out the competitor in your users with cloud save, multiplayer game play, and more.
page.tags="games"
page.image=/images/google/gps-play_games_logo.png

@jd:body

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<p>
  Increase game installs, in-app revenue, and engagement with <a href=
  "{@docRoot}google/play-services/games.html">Google Play
  Game Services</a>. Bring out the competitor in your users with cloud save,
  multiplayer game play, and more.
</p>

<ul>
  <li>
    <p>
      <a href=
      "https://developers.google.com/games/services/android/achievements">Achievements</a>
      encourage players to try new features, resulting in more time spent in
      your games.
    </p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p>
      <a href=
      "https://developers.google.com/games/services/android/leaderboards">Leaderboards</a>
      are a fun way to drive competition among your players.
    </p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p>
      <a href=
      "https://developers.google.com/games/services/android/cloudsave">Cloud
      Save</a> allows users to continue where they left off on another device
      or platform.
    </p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p>
      Multiplayer features allow users to invite friends to install games and
      play together in <a href=
      "https://developers.google.com/games/services/common/concepts/realtimeMultiplayer">
      real-time</a> or <a href=
      "https://developers.google.com/games/services/common/concepts/turnbasedMultiplayer">
      turn-by-turn</a>.
    </p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p>
      <a href=
      "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.play.games">
      Google Play Games App</a> provides additional exposure to increase
      downloads and gameplay. It helps users play with friends, see what others
      are playing, and discover featured games.
    </p>
  </li>
</ul>

<p>
  And there is no need to worrying about device or OS version support. Google
  Play Game Services is backward compatible, allowing you to reach more
  users with less effort. Get started on <a href=
  "{@docRoot}google/play-services/games.html">Google Play
  Game Services</a>. For more tips on keeping gamers engaged, see the <a href=
  "{@docRoot}distribute/essentials/best-practices/games.html">
  Game Developer Best Practices</a>.
</p>

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