---
title: start()
framework: gamekit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: gamekit/gkgameactivity/start()
---

# start()

Starts the game activity if it’s not already started.

## Declaration

```swift
func start()
```

## See Also

### Updating the activity state

- [pause()](gamekit/gkgameactivity/pause().md)
- [resume()](gamekit/gkgameactivity/resume().md)
- [end()](gamekit/gkgameactivity/end().md)