Google__ The Missing Manual - Kevin Purdy [77]
It’s usually pretty obvious how to ask others to join a game—most games have “Invite friends to join” buttons in prominent places. Asking others to join a game works just like sharing a post, in that you choose the people or circles, preview the message, add your own comment if you’d like, and then send it out.
When someone receives your invitation and decides to join in, they’ll arrive at the same screen you saw when starting the game, complete with reminders about privacy, data use, and sharing. When they’re all the way into the game, they’ll see how joining through your invitation has benefits for both of you.
Everything else in the game is the same for that player, although they might occasionally see your character while they’re running around robbing mini-marts, planting turnips, or whatever. If you’ve invited them into a more direct competition, like a poker game, then you’ll see them across the virtual table.
Take it from an author who knows his weaknesses—Google+ games can be really fun and pretty addictive, if you find the right one. Sharing your achievements and habits with friends is fun, too—as is being surprised by which of your no-nonsense friends is cranking their way through Bejeweled Blitz.
Index
A NOTE ON THE DIGITAL INDEX
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Symbols
# (hashtags), Throw Your Post into the Mix with Hashtags, Throw Your Post into the Mix with Hashtags, Throw Your Post into the Mix with Hashtags
+ (plus sign) in posts, Mentioning People in Posts, Mentioning People in Posts, Posting to Google+ via Text Message
+1s, The +1 Button, Viewing other people’s +1s, Viewing other people’s +1s, Viewing other people’s +1s, Viewing other people’s +1s, Viewing other people’s +1s
button, The +1 Button, Viewing other people’s +1s, Viewing other people’s +1s, Viewing other people’s +1s
origin of term, Viewing other people’s +1s
viewing other people’s, Viewing other people’s +1s
+Add box (sharing), Writing a post while viewing your main stream, Other posting tips, Writing a post while viewing your main stream, Writing a post while viewing your main stream, Other posting tips, Other posting tips
@ (at symbol) in posts, Mentioning People in Posts, Mentioning People in Posts, Posting to Google+ via Text Message
“ ” (quotation marks) for exact searches, Finding Exact Phrases
“Add SMS security PIN” option, Text Messages
“Adds me to a circle” notification setting, The Other Notification Settings
“Allow viewers to download my photos” setting, Adjusting Overall Photo Settings
“Best of” search filter, Best of vs. Most Recent, Finding Exact Phrases, Real-time search results, Finding Exact Phrases
“Black out” button, Main Stream vs. Circle Streams
“Choose a YouTube video” dialog box, Adding Photos, Videos, Links, and Locations
“Contributor to” links (profiles), Editing Your Profile
“Hide Google+ Notification ” add-on (Google Chrome), Keeping the Red Box in Check
“In your circles” section (main stream), The Anatomy of a Stream
“interesting and famous” people page, Signing In and Joining Up
“Manage connected accounts” option (profiles), Editing Your Profile
“Mentions me in a post” notification setting, The Other Notification Settings
“Most recent” search filter, Best of vs. Most Recent, Finding Exact Phrases, Finding Exact Phrases
“Only you” setting, The Most Important Setting
“Other profiles” link,