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Once you have passed the beginner level and start playing at the intermediate level, there may be two series of increasing information, i.e. A, 1, B, 2. Be sure to pick the first in each series before moving on to the second of each series. Try Number Pop today! (Login required.)

In Split Words Arcade, the buttons at the bottom of the game are for ‘power ups’. Use these buttons to give yourself a better chance by extending your time, reshuffling the cards, and more! Be sure to use them strategically when you need them the most.      Play Split Words Arcade by Staying Sharp! (Login required.)

In Double Up, at the end of level 16, the game will end even if you have time left to play as there is no level 17. That is the end of the game, so please congratulate yourself on your high score! We are considering options to enhance this game in the future.   Play Double Up by Staying Sharp today! (Login required.)

I'd love to know how to get a higher score in pyramid solitaire. I can sometimes get into the 1830s but no higher. I see players with 1850 and higher. How do you do that?

The game doesn’t take you directly to the next level; after you play the first time, you can adjust the difficulty level and play again. Try 'Hurray for Change' today!

When playing this game on a mobile device you will have to turn it sideways as the game is formatted best when you rotate your device to landscape. Don’t worry, we will remind you when you start playing the game. Try 'Turn Around and Around' today!

What is the mysterious twist in Mahjongg Dark Dimensions from the Original Mahjongg Dimensions? Do you have a higher score if you watch the advertisements?  I turned mine off but don't know how to turn them back on if I could score better Thanks for your help. It is very frustrating 

Pay attention to the depth in the playing field where the objects are dropping. Some shapes will drop in front of or behind your board; they will not hit your board and challenge your balance.  Try to focus and not move when they fly by. Challenge your balance with Think Balance! 

I can’t seem to play Secret File on my mobile device.  What am I doing wrong?

You can sort by topic with the “Filter Topics” option at the top of the main Staying Sharp games landing page and filter the games by topic area (game type). Bookmark this page for easy access to all of the Staying Sharp games.  

If you are playing on a computer, be sure not to resize your screen (browser), or it will ask you to restart your game. You do not want to lose your personal best score.   Play Bubble Topia!

Do you want to play with the sound off? Simply press ‘pause’ and you will have the option to turn the sound off. Different games have different ways to turn the sound off; some games have a menu hamburger icon (circle with two vertical lines) that will allow you to change the sound settings.   Check out Path Finder by Staying Sharp: https://stayingsharp.aarp.org/games-play/ss-games/path-finder/

The score for the Daily Sudoku is by time, I think, and should also be by level of difficulty and whether you have used any helps.  But I can’t see an obvious pattern.   My daily top score, and the top ten scores starts over each day at eleven (midnight eastern) but the puzzle for the day is available one hour later at local midnight!  Other games don’t work like that. if I play again the same puzzle, I have to reset it, and my score is zero.  This sometimes wipes out my daily high score.  Blah!   If you missed a day you can choose a puzzle for an earlier day and the score will count for today’s daily high score. My tip is to use Menu> place notes>whole puzzle, then look for squares with only one candidate.  If I see a square with no candidate, I use Undo since I have made a mistake.  When I can’t find a move to make, I choose one and go from there until I see there’s an error, or often I can get all the way to the end.  If a

Make matches quickly to increase the multiplier. Remember where more than one match is located, and chain them together for higher scores. Play Double Up today!

After round three, be patient and let the crosshair circle travel up a down a few times to get your timing down. There’s no need to rush it; try to read the wind and shoot on the first time around. Play Think On Target today!

Give the game Snake a try.  It’s the classic game you’ve loved for decades! Collect the treats by moving the snake with keyboard arrows or swiping on mobile. The more you collect, the longer the snake grows. Just avoid hitting the walls and borders … and your tail!     Tip: If you lose a life, the snake starts up again in the opposite direction.

When playing Atari Games on desktop or laptop, be sure to keep your cursor inside the game-play area. Moving your cursor outside the game-play area will pause the games. 

If you run out of moves in Spider Solitaire, tap one of the stockpiles in the upper left corner to deal a new row of cards. But be careful - you can't deal a new row while any columns are empty!

In Mahjongg Dimensions, you get a bonus for Speed Matches. Speed Matches occur when you make a match within two seconds of your previous match. Your first speed match will give you a 2x multiplier, then a 3x multiplier, and so on. A speed match bonus is 25 points x your multiplier shown on the board. It’s a great way to rack up your score so move quickly and try for those Speed Matches! 

  I’m confused by how you “chain” in Mahjongg Solitaire. Can anyone share some tips on how this feature works and how best to use it in game play?

  I am not doing very well playing Forty Thieves Solitaire. Do you recommend playing the hard or the easy version of the game? Do you have any other tips that might help me improve?   

  I can’t figure out how to get the black bubbles to pop in Bubble Shooter. There has to be a trick to it. What am I missing?  

We hope you're enjoying the new Atari Centipede on AARP Games. There are some nuances to the gameplay on desktop and mobile and we hope the following tips will help with your gaming experience. If you have a tip of your own to share, please do post a reply below. Thank you and enjoy!   Game-Specific Tips:   Centipede: The centipede will split in two if you shoot it down the middle. Aim for the head instead. Watch out for other insects, which can hurt the Bug Blaster, but can also give opportunities for more points.   Centipede: On mobile, for easiest play, use the AUTO shoot setting and drag your finger to move the shooter.     General Tips - All Atari Games:   On desktop or laptop, be sure to keep your cursor inside the gameplay area. Moving your cursor outside the gameplay area will pause the games.    Using a mouse instead of your laptop’s touch pad can make for smoother play.   It is better to click rather than to use the space bar as in

We hope you're enjoying the new Atari Missile Command on AARP Games. There are some nuances to the gameplay on desktop and mobile and we hope the following tips will help with your gaming experience. If you have a tip of your own to share, please do post a reply below. Thank you and enjoy!   Game-Specific Tips:   Missile Command: Click (or tap on mobile) to place the crosshair where you want your bombs to explode. Place them just below the missiles’ paths to net the best success at neutralizing them.   General Tips - All Atari Games:   On desktop or laptop, be sure to keep your cursor inside the gameplay area. Moving your cursor outside the gameplay area will pause the games.    Using a mouse instead of your laptop’s touch pad can make for smoother play.   It is better to click rather than to use the space bar as instructed to start or resume a game. The space bar will sometimes cause the page to scroll, which we are in the process of correcting.&n

We hope you're enjoying the new Atari Breakout on AARP Games. There are some nuances to the gameplay on desktop and mobile and we hope the following tips will help with your gaming experience. If you have a tip of your own to share, please do post a reply below. Thank you and enjoy!   Game-Specific Tips:   Breakout: On desktop/laptop, be sure to keep your cursor inside the gameplay area or you won’t be able to slide the paddle.   Breakout: To move the paddles, use the touchpad or mouse or drag your finger on the mobile touchscreen. To drop a new ball, click on the gameplay area.     General Tips - All Atari Games:   On desktop or laptop, be sure to keep your cursor inside the gameplay area. Moving your cursor outside the gameplay area will pause the games.    Using a mouse instead of your laptop’s touch pad can make for smoother play.   It is better to click rather than to use the space bar as instructed to start or resume a game. The space