I rarely try the free token offer (I think this is my second or third time), so I don't know if this issue is prevalent. However, as the thread title implies, why does the game this particular advertiser promotes require permission to "Create, edit and delete your Google Play Games activity"? The last offer I tried a few months ago wanted permission to view my calls and make calls.

What possible benign reason could they have to ask for this type of permission?

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