Here, connecting and playing with friends is made simpler even if you're gaming on your iPhone during FaceTime. Of course, achievements and leaderboards are also present here.

If the iPhone's game center is something new to your ears, here's a short guide for you to maximize its usage.

Getting Started: Set Up Your Game Center Profile

How to Use Game Center on Your iPhone

First, let's set up your Game Center profile. There's no hush-hush; just a straight easy process you can follow all day.

Sign in to Game Center

1. Head to the Settings, then Game Center. From here, sign in with your Apple ID.
2. Select a Nickname of your choice. This will be your name that your friends will see if they spot you playing. You can choose a custom name or select one of the suggested names.

Personalize Your Avatar

Click Edit Avatar to craft a Memoji. If you want your initials to be customized, that's also fine.

View Your Profile

1. Go to the Settings. After that, click Game Center.
2. Here you can have access to your profile and achievements. Even your recent games and your friends' activity are viewable here.
3. Once done, tap [Your Profile].

Adding Friends on Game Center

Connecting with friends makes gaming more enjoyable. Here's how to add them:

Send Friend Requests

Go to Settings, Game Center, tap Invite Friends and choose a contact or enter their name.

Respond to Requests

Friends can respond either by Messages or by going to Settings, Game Center, then Friend Requests.

Add via Contacts

Open the Contacts app, view a friend's contact card, and tap Add Friend on Game Center.

Discover Games and Friend Activity

Keep up with what your friends are playing and discover new games:

1. Open the App Store and go to Games or Arcade if you are an Apple Arcade subscriber.
2. Scroll down until you see Game Center which will display Friends Are Playing, Recent Activity, or Friend Suggestions.
3. To view all your friends' profiles and activities open Settings > Game Center > All Friends.

Multiplayer Gaming with SharePlay

SharePlay is supported by Game Center, so you can play games while on FaceTime calls.

1. Begin a FaceTime call.
2. Open an available multiplayer game.
3. Tap Start SharePlay and follow the instructions to play with friends.
4. To learn more, visit SharePlay's Features in the Settings app.

Invite Nearby Players using AirDrop

Inviting friends nearby has never been easier or quicker with AirDrop:

1. Open your game and tap the invitation screen.
2. Hold your iPhone near the other player's iPhone or Apple Watch.
3. When the connection glow appears wait until the game shows on their device
4. Managing friends and reporting users
5. Game Center lets you manage friends and resolve problems:

Delete Friends

From Settings, go to Game Center, then All Friends, open a friend, and tap Remove Friend.

Report Users

Select Report User if the user's behavior is inappropriate, cheating, or has offensive nicknames

Game Center Settings Customization

Take control of your gaming experience by managing settings and restrictions:

Privacy Settings

Control who can see your profile, achievements, activity updates, or everyone, just friends, or only you.

Multiplayer Invitations

Enable Nearby Players to receive game invites over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Screen Time Limits

Open Settings, then Screen Time, followed by Content & Privacy Restrictions to limit multiplayer games, friend requests, and profile changes.

Improve Your Gameplay with Game Center

Game Center is more than a feature but is indeed a social gaming hub that tracks many achievements and multiplayer fun. Leaderboards or playing with a friend, iPhone Game Center ensures you are always connected to the game. Start setting up your profile today and get into the action now.