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Describe basic functionality of a game in Arcade
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The '''Arcade''' tab is where you can discover new games every day! | The '''Arcade''' tab is where you can discover new games every day! | ||
The top headings feature selected games that are fun to play and have [[How to get featured|good design]]. | The top headings feature selected games that are fun to play and have [[How to get featured|good design]]. | ||
To get started, press on a game. | |||
It should now show a polaroid with various information, with varying amounts of floppy disks for levels below it. | |||
The game's description, a vertical portion of the [[box art]], the likes and plays, the author and the title are shown. | |||
There are two button icons on the bottom-right to follow a creator and search their games. | |||
A convenient button below the title plays the game. | |||
Press play and start the first level! Or continue from the last uncompleted level. (If every level is done, the green completed button redirects to the first level again.) | |||
Scroll down and press on a disk to see the box art of a level. | |||
The Play button will play that particular level. | |||
In addition, there exist buttons below: | |||
* '''Back''': Closes the game. You may also tap outside the game. | |||
* '''Save''': Bookmark the game to the Saved section of this tab. This will makes it easier to play offline as well. | |||
* '''Like''': Increase the game's likes by 1, boosting its popularity. The Dislike button will not show when lit. | |||
* '''Dislike''': Indicate your disapproval and diminish its potential popularity. The like counter will remain unchanged. Likewise, when toggled, the Like button is hidden | |||
** '''Report''': Will show a window to confirm the game is inappropriate. The problematic game will be hidden from results. | |||
* '''Share''': Share the game with others! | |||
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=== Daily Challenge === | === Daily Challenge === | ||
Earn gems by completing the requirements of the daily game here! | Earn gems by completing the requirements of the daily game here! | ||
=== Saved === | === Saved === | ||
Whenever you tap the Save button on a game, it appears here. | Whenever you tap the Save button on a game, it appears here. | ||
It's a convenient way to bookmark games you like and want to play again. Even offline! | It's a convenient way to bookmark games you like and want to play again. Even offline! | ||
=== Top === | === Top === | ||
:''See also: [[List of Top Games]]'' | :''See also: [[List of Top Games]]'' | ||
A list of some featured games that are selected by developers. | A list of some featured games that are selected by developers. | ||
=== Spotlight === | === Spotlight === | ||
Here are the most recent featured games from the past 30 days! | Here are the most recent featured games from the past 30 days! | ||
For an (almost) exhaustive list see [[List of featured games|this page]]. | For an (almost) exhaustive list see [[List of featured games|this page]]. | ||
=== Categories === | === Categories === | ||
List all currently featured games with a specific tag. There are currently 9 tags. | List all currently featured games with a specific tag. There are currently 9 tags. | ||
=== Popular === | === Popular === | ||
An automatic list of games other users have recently played and liked. | An automatic list of games other users have recently played and liked. | ||
=== Latest === | === Latest === | ||
List every published or updated game in newest order. | List every published or updated game in newest order. | ||
=== Search === | === Search === | ||
Use the search feature to find games! | Use the search feature to find games! | ||
You can search by either the name of the game or the creator's name by typing "<code>by </code>" before the name. | You can search by either the name of the game or the creator's name by typing "<code>by </code>" before the name. | ||
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=== Linked === | === Linked === | ||
Whenever you click a game link (e.g. as shared on social media), it will appear in this heading. | Whenever you click a game link (e.g. as shared on social media), it will appear in this heading. | ||
[[Category:App sections]] | [[Category:App sections]] | ||