How Apple Arcade Works And Why It’s for You

Game night with the family, complete with popcorn, laughs, and of course, a good game is the perfect way to spend quality time with loved ones—and to decompress after a long week. But when it comes to picking a game the whole family can enjoy (and agree on), that’s a whole other story entirely. Luckily, there’s a platform that can make choosing a game easier and playing that much more fun and exciting. Say hello to Apple Arcade.

If you haven’t heard of it, Apple Arcade is a game subscription service that offers unlimited access to an evolving collection of over 200 premium and incredibly fun games. It launched in 2019 and features new releases, award winners, and beloved favorites from the App Store, all without ads or in-app purchases. You can play with a controller if you see a controller icon on a game’s App Store product page. Additionally, you can play Apple Arcade games on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. To learn more about the service and why you should get it STAT, read below for everything you need to know.

For a full list of Apple Arcade games, you can visit the Arcade tab on the App Store. Types of games include puzzles, strategy, adventure, simulation, board, card, sports, and more. You can also access exclusive Arcade originals like Jetpack Joyride 2, classics such as Solitaire by MobilityWare+, and favorites such as Fruit Ninja Classic+. In addition to these, new games and content updates are added to Apple Arcade weekly. You preview upcoming releases by clicking the “Coming Soon” section in the Arcade tab on the App Store.

You can find Apple Arcade on the App Store through the Arcade tab (look for the joystick icon). You can also search the App Store for a specific Apple Arcade game. Additionally, if you’re on the fence about buying it, you can sign up for a one-month free trial (after that it’s $4.99 per month) and play games using your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV.

To play on your phone or iPad just open the App Store and go to the Arcade tab at the bottom of the screen.
To play on your Apple TV, open the Arcade app, or open the App Store and go to the Arcade tab at the top of the screen.
To play on your Mac, open the App Store and go to the Arcade tab in the sidebar.

And with family sharing, you can share your subscription with up to five family members for the same price of $4.99 per month.

Because Apple Arcade has over 200 games and is always adding new ones, you’ll always have something to choose from that aligns with your interest, whether it’s sports, simulation, or adventure. And for just shy of $5 a month, you can access any Arcade game you want, which is way less than spending money on a newly released game every month. Lastly, because every game is in one place, and can be accessed on your iPad, Mac, or iPhone, playing has never been more convenient so you don’t have to worry about bringing additional gaming supplies when you, or your kids, want to play in a pinch.