Open Messages on your iPhone or iPad
Start a new conversation or open an existing one
Tap the App Store icon next to the message field
Search for or select an iMessage game app
Download the game if needed
Tap the game icon in the iMessage app drawer
Follow the on-screen prompts to start a game
Send your move to the other player
Wait for the other player to respond
Continue taking turns until the game ends
Open the game in the conversation to check scores or progress
Use the same conversation to play again later