Scramble Words not awarding points

[RichardB815971]

Excited to see a new game in the list!  My excitement did not last long as no points were awarded.  I tried two different browsers.  Still no points.

And I still don't get points for Codeword.   Maybe once every week or two.   

I  do get points for the other games.  

[PeggyH674394]

I found it sometimes worked if I clicked "play again", but not consistently.  I was always playing it first since it was first on the list. I decided to play other games first then try Scramble Words. Interestingly it has worked 3 days in a row. Again you still have to click on play again. We'll see how long this works or if it was just a fluke. Always and adventure, but very frustrating when you play a game and get no points.

[CarolBurg414]

  Just like Outspell, the only way to get the points is to hit " Play Again."

[JayE90143]

The only way I can get points is to lose!!!!!  I can win, hit play again, and win again  hit play again still no points but if I lose and hit play again I will get points.

With codeword if I don’t get points I have to go back a day or 2 and replay other days ( even though I won and got points they do not show it). App is so hit and miss!!!! 

[RichardB815971]

@JayE90143   You are right!  I played a dozen times today, hit play again every time, reviewed the answers, got good for me scores, all for nothing.  Just now I let the timer run out with  a pathetic score and it gave me points.

Something is wrong here but I'll take what I can get, thanks to you.

Stress relief?   Games that don't give the promised points cause stress, not relieve it, lol.

[dillon2go]

Today,. 21 Nov, I finally earned the 300 points.

[CarolBurg414]

  Just like Outspell, the only way to get the points is to hit " Play Again."

[AARPConsumerCare]

That is great to hear, dillon2go! Thanks for sharing. - Diana G.

[RichardB815971]

UPDATE:  Hope springs eternal.   Saw Scramble Words this morning back in the list and HOPED techies had fixed it.  Tried in two different browsers but again no points.   

[CarolBurg414]

  Just like Outspell, the only way to get the points is to hit " Play Again."

[dillon2go]

Not sure how you earn points on this game. I tried this morning and got to round 3, but "failed" so game ended. I wonder if you need to get a minimum number of points to get the reward points?

[AARPConsumerCare]

Hi, dillon2go. Unfortunately, I'm unable to provide the exact criteria that guarantees point earnings. Our games are designed for entertainment, stress relief, social interaction, and skill development. Earning AARP Rewards points is a bonus that may depend on various gameplay factors.

We encourage you to keep enjoying the games for their many benefits. If the necessary conditions are met, points will be awarded automatically. - Diana G.

[RichardB815971]

There are no critieria for points to get 300 points.  I've scored high, I've scored low, I've clicked on "play again" and still no points.   I think I've gotten points once since the game came online for points.  Played it for years before so it's not like I don't know how to play the game.   There is a glitch somewhere, just like Codeword which gives points to me maybe one time in a month.

[dv2286]

it didn't stay on the list of activities very long. just a few hours, now it is gone.  Hope it comes back soon

[AARPConsumerCare]

I'm sorry the Scramble Words game isn't showing on the activities page, @dv2286. The game is still available and part of AARP Rewards activities. You can find Scramble Words on our game page here https://www.aarp.org/games/?cmp=SNO-LITHIUM---&socialid=18769726733 under the "All games" category. I hope you enjoy the game! - Brandon C.

[DonnaPhotoArt]

Someone suggested we Review Results after completing Codeword before submitting results. Since I started doing that, Codeword hasn't missed awarding my points. Select "review results", wait for the confetti to stop, then select "results" and then "submit". It's worth trying... It's been working for me. Good luck.

[RichardB815971]

Thanks, Donna, for your very helpful response.  I will try that.

[AARPConsumerCare]

I'm sorry to hear you didn't earn points after playing Scramble Words and Codeword, @RichardB815971. I can understand your concern. Our badged games require you to meet specific gameplay criteria to earn AARP Rewards points and points are not guaranteed simply for completing gameplay. You can try replaying the games. You can see more information about this topic in our article: https://aarp.info/457rVVv If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out in a private message. - Diana G.

[CarolBurg414]

 The link provides a lot of possible reasons so it's not helpful. None of the games list the requirements required to receive points.  I got to round 5, on Scramble Word and no points. I did "review" and still no points. CodeWord is a lost cause so I stopped playing.

[RichardB815971]

@AARPConsumerCare   Diana G,  you cannot replay this game.   I have been playing Codeword for years and know how to play the game.   For some reason it does not give me points but a couple of times a month.  I will try Diana's helpful suggestion above.

[BtW751689]

yeah, played on ipad and laptop.  ipad did not let me get past one level but laptop I got through several levels but no points even though it is listed in the earn points section

[AARPConsumerCare]

I'm sorry to hear you didn't receive points for the game this time, @BtW751689. Unlike other AARP Rewards activities our badged games require you to meet specific gameplay criteria to earn points. These criteria can vary from completion time, score, and other performance factors. The games are designed for entertainment and stress relief and earning AARP Rewards points is a bonus. We recommend replaying the game since point earning is not guaranteed simply for completing gameplay. We appreciate you being part of AARP Rewards. - Brandon C.

[CarolBurg414]

 None of the games list the requirements required to receive points.  I got to round 5, on Scramble Word and no points. I did "review" and still no points. CodeWord is a lost cause so I stopped playing.

[a170938b]

Scramble Words does not seem to award any point. I played several times as it's my favorite game; no point.

[AARPConsumerCare]

I understand it's frustrating when you don't receive your points for a game, @a170938b. I've sent you a private message, so we can check your AARP Rewards account for you. - Brandon C.