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Ever wondered if you get more points for certain letters? Indeed you do!   You receive 1 point for most letters, but will earn more for the following:   C,M,P,Y,U: 4 points B: 7 points D,R,S,H,I: 2 points G: 5 points   Have you played Word Wipe? Try it now!  

  In Word Wipe, does anyone know what the Bonus Bomb button is and how to use it? For the first time, I just noticed it and wondered the best way to use it to help boost my score.  

Mahjongg Dimensions is all about creativity, speed and memory!   Can't make it past a certain level without time running out? If you are playing on the desktop, try using the ← Left and → Right arrow keys on a keyboard.   This will allow you to rotate the cube at a quicker speed compared to pressing the rotate buttons every time. Also remember you can score bonuses by: 1. Completing a level2. Speed-match bonus3. Multi-match bonus   Play Mahjongg Dimensions today! 

There are many different strategies to keep the snake alive! The next time you play Snake, try some of these tips: Practicing will definitely improve your gameplay. You actually start at higher difficulty levels once you are comfortable with the controls. Don’t rush to develop your skills. Try to get the most out of every level that you play and learn from it. Always find time to maneuver the snake properly and avoid your tail constantly. Stay on the edge of the screen. Staying along the edge will help ensure that you have enough space to move the snake. It’s also easier to avoid running into the snake’s tail if you do this. Move with purpose while keeping your movements short and quick. It helps to return to the edge of the screen when you can and control your movements as much as possible. This is a tip that’s easier said than done, especially when you approach obstacles quickly. However, keeping your cool is a tactic that will help you get that next high score. Zigzag a lot when

At the beginning with new players - ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT A PAIR MAY NEVER INCLUDE A JOKER. 

While looking at your highest bid, select numbers that are higher but as close to the highest bid as possible. You may want to start low for more moves. For example, if the highest bid is 50, select 51, then 58, then 60 so that you get more moves and a higher score. If you select 60 in the example first, you miss out on 51 and 58. Play 'Highest Bid' today!   For more information, visit AARP® Staying Sharp® and take control of your brain health.

A simple strategy to use in Restaurant is to focus in and remember one diner’s meal well (e.g., use the first diner). Even if you don't remember every item ordered by the other diner, you can assume it belongs to them if you don't remember it for the first diner. Play Restaurant today!   For more information, visit AARP® Staying Sharp® and take control of your brain health.

In Get 10 Ultimate, there’s an important mechanic you’ll want to keep in mind.   In order to combine a group of like numbers, you need to click on them twice – once to select the group, and once to combine them into the next number. But did you know that you can choose where your new number appears? First, select the group of numbers like normal. But don’t just click around randomly a second time – be sure to click on the specific block you want your new number to appear on. Do that and you’ll see all the numbers in the group collapse into the block you clicked on, before switching to the next number. It’s a great way to plan out your moves! Try Get 10 Ultimate today!

When you click on Get 10 Ultimate, you’ll see two options to get you started: a green block with an infinity symbol and an orange block with a grid.   Click the orange box with the grid to start your Get 10 Ultimate journey level by level, where each level presents you with a new challenge to overcome (such as getting to a certain score before running out of moves or achieving a certain high number). Click the green box with the infinity symbol to access Endless mode, where you can simply strive to create the highest possible number by matching adjacent numbers of the same value. In this mode, the difficulty increases with each new number created – but you can keep playing until you run out of moves.   Choose whichever mode works best for you — with Get 10 Ultimate, there’s something for every type of player! Try Get 10 Ultimate today!

Not sure what the “hammer” and “arrow” PowerUps are, or how to activate them? Try these tips!   After completing a level in Puzzle Pieces, you’ll receive 10 diamonds. Diamonds are the currency you use for PowerUps — and more.   During a round, you can spend:   10 diamonds by clicking the “arrow” PowerUp, which switches out the current piece for a new one. 50 diamonds by clicking the “hammer” PowerUp, which allows you to delete one of your unfinished pies.   Also, if you lose a round – if you run out of time in a timed round, for instance – you can spend 30 diamonds to give yourself another chance! Try Puzzle Pieces today!

In this relaxing puzzle game, every group of numbers you click on will disappear, and a higher number will replace the group. Aim for high numbers—and higher scores—to beat dozens of challenging levels. And with the included Endless mode, there’s something for every type of player! Try Get 10 Ultimate! today!

I can never complete any of the levels within time allowance.

When Hidden Objects asks you to find all examples of a particular item, there are often times more than one item to select. Pay attention to the sound the game is making; the ding sound is slightly different when there is more than one item to select. Try Hidden Objects today!   For more information, visit AARP® Staying Sharp® and take control of your brain health.

Adding spin to the cue ball in 8 Ball Pool can give you a big advantage. While hitting the cue ball in the center leads to a normal hit, there are several other options: Hit the cue ball slightly below the center to stun the ball, so it stops dead after the hit. Hit the cue ball above the center so the ball continues moving after the hit. Hit the cue ball below the center to make it move backward after the hit. Hit the cue ball to the left or right to make it lean in that direction after the hit.

There are times where the circle that you select with the shape you need will immediately turn around again with a different shape. It is very easy to get caught up and not see that it changed the shape. Be careful and keep your streak for the extra multipliers, focused speed is the key.   Play Tap Targets today!

In Sequence Squares, plan out your moves! Try planning out the first few numbers you are going to select and while you are moving/ clicking/ tapping the first couple of numbers in the sequence, scan the numbers for your next moves. Going one number at a time takes longer to scan the numbers for the sequence.   Play Sequence Squares today!

the "Save" does not necessarily save the game. Another suggestion pls

Watch out for the white stars! If you get stuck or need a little help getting a combo, the game will make a noise and you will see white stars swirling around the tile. This is a hint that you should select this tile to make your match; there is no penalty for using the hint.   Play Staying Sharp Double Up today!

If you’re looking to top the leaderboard in Right Again! Trivia, you’ll want to look out for the brand-new Early Final Q feature requested by players to get extra points!   At the end of Round 2 and Round 3, you’ll be given the option to answer the Final Q early for extra points. AARP Rewards participants can also redeem Rewards points for special PowerUps on the Early Final Q. Use the Speedster PowerUp and get 1.5x total points – up to 1,200 points for a correct answer! Get the question right for extra game points: 400 extra points + 400 regular Final Q points after Round 2 = 800 total points Or get 1,200 total game points if you use the Speedster PowerUp! 200 extra points + 400 regular Final Q points after Round 3 = 600 total points Or get 900 total game points if you use the Speedster PowerUp! After you attempt the question, you’ll continue with the game from your previous spot. If you answer the Early Final Q incorrectly, don’t worry. You’ll still have a chance to answ

If you cannot find a match and need a hint, select the light bulb in the lower left corner of the game and two tiles will highlight. Make those tiles your next move; however, you will not get the speed match bonus.   Play Pattern Match by Staying Sharp today!  

How do I get into the 1850's in this game?

Sometimes even the most advanced wordsmith can't make anything happen with useless letters. If this happens to you in Outspell, don't be afraid to use the Exchange button. You'll be able to switch out as many tiles as you'd like for random new ones. You do forfeit your turn if you take advantage of this feature, but it could be the perfect way to get you ahead in the long run. Try Outspell today!

Bring your poker skills to the table with Texas Hold ‘Em: Poquer Torneo, where you can place your bets against virtual opponents. Be careful—knowing when to hold ‘em and fold ‘em will keep you in it for another hand.

All of the fun, none of the risk! Poquer Clasico is a free poker video game where you can win poker chips at a virtual table. Not sure how to play? Use the included cheat sheet while playing against virtual opponents. We’ll see you at the table!

In Highest Bid, when looking for a number that is higher than the highest bid try to select the number that is closest to the highest bid so that you have more moves and can get a higher score. Don’t wait too long or the number you want might disappear.