Games Talk

At the beginning, it’s tempting to grab the first match you see... but a little scouting pays off. Start by clearing tiles on the top layers and along the long outer edges, because those removals tend to open up more tiles underneath. Before you make your first few matches, scan the board for duplicates of the same tile that are currently playable. If you have a choice between two matches, pick the one that frees up a new tile (or two) right away. More open tiles = more options = fewer dead ends.   Play here!

Today’s question asked which national park is partly within Montana.  The quiz showed Glacier as the correct answer, but it is 100% within Montana.  I selected Yellowstone which is 3% in Montana but was not credited with a correct response.

How are people getting 16,200 points? Even if you know all the words on the first try it's only 10,800. What's the trick?

AARP's big push is on senior scams.Once again, got box that I had already done the two small crosswords, so no points awarded.Isn't that odd?.....A gazillion old f-ts out here and they can't find somebody to beta test the stuff?I've given up contacting AARP and  Arkadium - nice people but it's not productive.

What game or games is the foundation for your gaming passion?

What happened to Let's Block Champ??  I recently came back to this game and it was sketchy, no connection issues, then you'd get a good day, and now it's completely dead.  Can we get this game back?

I find the instructions for the trivia games.  They are  too lengthy and confusing.  Please condense 

 I'd like to second the post by @linDue of 3-31-26. I don't think I have ever seen an online ad I hated as much as these. I have commented on the feedback tab on this site, and I have reached out to the customer service contact on the advertiser's site to advise them that I will never, never, never buy their products. I also will not be renewing my AARP membership if this continues. Whoever approved this seizure-inducing monstrosity of an ad campaign needs to be fired.

  CodewordScramble WordsOutspellWord Wipe do not award points. There used to be a workaround for Outspell, but that's gone.    

On or around mid-June of 2025, a games user posted multiple scores that were essentially IMPOSSIBLE in the game of 5ROLL.  I posted a message in the GAMES TIPS forum on 6/21/25 asking this user what advice they could give me to attain these IMPOSSIBLE SCORES.  At that time, this user had never posted any comments on any forum before they placed these IMPOSSIBLE SCORES on the 5ROLL leader boards. They never posted any comments to any forum since the incident in June2025. Now, on January 29, 2026 they have returned to the web site to place another IMPOSSIBLE SCORE on the 5ROLL leader boards. Again, this user, @NancyA741365, has never posted any comments to any forum either before, during, or after the placement of these IMPOSSIBLE SCORES to 5ROLL. Please investigate this issue.

Hello All!  I hope that you are having a smashing day today! Just recently, within the past month or so, I have been playing the games above and have noticed something most peculiar. BTW, I love playing these two games!! When my cue-ball makes a hit against the other balls---and even gets close to a pocket [which would be a foul] the cue-ball speeds up and goes in, causing the foul! I'm not at all implying any impropriety, but I have noticed it more prevalent than before. I was just wondering if anyone who plays these games has seen this phenomenon and notice it now more than ever. I also play "bubble shooter" and "Mahjong Remix" with no problems whatsoever. Just curious what your experience might be... Have fun no matter what. You deserve it! Lois

Which country has the most islands in the world?   a. Sweden b.  Finland c.  Norway d.  Canada   Love trivia?  Check out our Right Again! Trivia game

Nothing But Net! Where college hoops mania meets fun and rewards.   Think you can call the championship match-up? Put your prediction skills to the test in the AARP Community Bracket-Free Showdown.   Skip the stress of filling out a full bracket; just pick the two teams you think will make the men's college Championship on April 6, 2026 and tell us who you think will win it all.   How to Enter: Reply to this post with your predictions by March 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET and include: 1. Finalist Team #1 2. Finalist Team #2 3. Your Championship Winner   This promotion runs in the AARP Online Community from March 9, 2026, through March 20, 2026.   One entry per person.   Then keep the conversation going! Throughout the tournament, come back to this thread to talk about upsets, buzzer-beaters, standout teams, and bold predictions with fellow fans.   Participants with predictions are eligible to receive a $10 AARP Rewards Gift Card, while supplies last. &nbs

Where is the longest driving route in the world?   a.  Trans-Siberian Highway b. Pan-American Highway c. Highway 1 (Australia) d. Darien Gap   Love trivia?  Check out AARP's Right Again Trivia games!

What's the most challenging trivia game you've ever played, and how did you fare?   Did you find this post helpful? Give it a kudo to let us know - it helps others discover valuable content too!   Want to play our trivia games?  Check out AARP's Right Again! Trivia game and AARP's Right Again! Sports Trivia

 I've been able to win a few of the levels with just one move but still don't get enough points to get three stars.  I'm wondering if anyone knows why it would work that way or have experienced the same thing.  Seems like you can't do much better than clearing the board in one move.  Thanks!

Is there a way to complete the jigsaw puzzles even though time has run out?  I wish they gave the option to complete the puzzle, even though time has run out.  I like to just relax and work on them. And wish there were a menu showing all of them so you could select what you wanted to work.  All of the advice makes sense to me, so maybe I’m missing something?

   I have an avatar but it doesn't show up when I play Family Feud or on my account. Any suggestions?

My dad and I are trying to play Rummy together. We can both figure out how to start a private table, but we can't figure out how to invite each other or join the other person's game. The AARP online help says there should be a link that I can send to my dad, but I can't find it. Anyone know how to do this? Or is inviting a specific person to a private table not an option in AARP's Rummy game?Thanks for the help!

I tried to play the Hex jigsaw puzzle and it won’t load.  Is anyone else having this issue?  I was playing the regular jigsaw puzzles, but the images are so boring and color less.  I end up reloading over and over for different images, but they all are all about the same, with few exceptions.  I did one with two amazingly colorful parrots, but that was the most exciting.  

Last time I'll play this game!

When you’re presented with a fresh set of puzzle pieces in Hex Jigsaw Challenge, it can be tough to know where to begin. Generally, you want to start with the edges! Border pieces are easier to identify and help form the framework for the rest of the puzzle. Once you’ve placed some pieces on the edge, you’ll start to see other shapes that can be plugged with additional pieces.   Did you find this post helpful? Give it a kudo to let us know - it helps others discover valuable content too!    

I'm a big fan of the Bubble Shooter (Arkadia) game on AARP. And I've assumed I'm pretty good at it. But -- I can't seem to crack a 400,000 score, and I've been playing the game for months. And yet I see that the top scorers get up to a million.  I *think* I understand the gameplay pretty well, but there have got to be some tricks I'm not aware of since I'm toiling away under 400k while others are getting in the millions.  Help Please?

Anyone else have this issue?  It doesn’t matter how patient I am, it crashes.  This last time was when a dragon egg hatched and was ready to fire at the last ball.

I have won Level 21 several times but it does not progress???????????????