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      1 page.title=Encourage Competition
      2 page.metaDescription= Bring out the competitor in your users with cloud save, multiplayer game play, and more.
      3 page.tags="games"
      4 page.image=/images/google/gps-play_games_logo.png
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      8 <div class="figure" style="width:330px;">
      9   <img src="{@docRoot}images/google/gps-play_games_logo.png">
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     11 
     12 <p>
     13   Increase game installs, in-app revenue, and engagement with <a href=
     14   "{@docRoot}google/play-services/games.html">Google Play
     15   Game Services</a>. Bring out the competitor in your users with cloud save,
     16   multiplayer game play, and more.
     17 </p>
     18 
     19 <ul>
     20   <li>
     21     <p>
     22       <a href=
     23       "https://developers.google.com/games/services/android/achievements">Achievements</a>
     24       encourage players to try new features, resulting in more time spent in
     25       your games.
     26     </p>
     27   </li>
     28 
     29   <li>
     30     <p>
     31       <a href=
     32       "https://developers.google.com/games/services/android/leaderboards">Leaderboards</a>
     33       are a fun way to drive competition among your players.
     34     </p>
     35   </li>
     36 
     37   <li>
     38     <p>
     39       <a href=
     40       "https://developers.google.com/games/services/android/cloudsave">Cloud
     41       Save</a> allows users to continue where they left off on another device
     42       or platform.
     43     </p>
     44   </li>
     45 
     46   <li>
     47     <p>
     48       Multiplayer features allow users to invite friends to install games and
     49       play together in <a href=
     50       "https://developers.google.com/games/services/common/concepts/realtimeMultiplayer">
     51       real-time</a> or <a href=
     52       "https://developers.google.com/games/services/common/concepts/turnbasedMultiplayer">
     53       turn-by-turn</a>.
     54     </p>
     55   </li>
     56 
     57   <li>
     58     <p>
     59       <a href=
     60       "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.play.games">
     61       Google Play Games App</a> provides additional exposure to increase
     62       downloads and gameplay. It helps users play with friends, see what others
     63       are playing, and discover featured games.
     64     </p>
     65   </li>
     66 </ul>
     67 
     68 <p>
     69   And there is no need to worrying about device or OS version support. Google
     70   Play Game Services is backward compatible, allowing you to reach more
     71   users with less effort. Get started on <a href=
     72   "{@docRoot}google/play-services/games.html">Google Play
     73   Game Services</a>. For more tips on keeping gamers engaged, see the <a href=
     74   "{@docRoot}distribute/essentials/best-practices/games.html">
     75   Game Developer Best Practices</a>.
     76 </p>
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     80     Related Resources
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