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By Jack Webb @JackWebb9224 March 2020 Y ou know the situation is pretty desperate when you're turning to iPhone's iMessage app to keep you entertained - but that's exactly what many of us are doing thanks to social distancing. But did you know that there are games you can play within the messaging app? You can play the games by yourself or with a friend, and it's a great way to kill some free time. From classics like Connect Four, Chess and Darts, it's easy to gain access to plenty of iMessage-compatible games which you can download directly from the app store for free. The function was introduced with the release of iOS 10, allowing users to play games with their contacts. Here's what you need to know. What are iMessage games?They're exactly what you might expect - games that you can play on iPhones using Apple's default messaging app. Ranging from games of Darts, Connect Four, Pool and Boggle, there are numerous fun apps you can get playing with your friends. Where can I find them?Almost hidden away in your iMessage app, you might notice a little bar above where you type your message that features the logo of the Apple App Store. This is where the games are located. Tap on the icon to bring up the App Store and from there you can search for a game. They're even on the same screen as your conversation so you don't have to navigate away from the iMessage app once. READ MORE
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