AARP Games Center is Live!

[sandy]

We’re proud to bring you our newest channel on AARP.org, the AARP Games Center.

In the Center, you'll find a directory of all our AARP Games, including your favorite Word, Trivia, Puzzle, Action, Rewards, and Arcade categories. You'll also see a full listing of our Staying Sharp games and others for Members-Only. Just click on the game tile to go to the game start page. 

The Games Center also brings other meaningful offers and information to your fingertips. Discovering what’s new at AARP has never been easier!

FAQs:

How do I access my Recently Played Games?

Stay engaged with your favorite AARP Games by easily accessing your recently played title. Simply log in to your AARP account and click this link > https://games.aarp.org/category/recently-played . This feature makes it convenient to continue enjoying the games you love. 

How do I find a list of all the AARP Games?

For those of you unable to find your favorite games, you can locate a list of all the games here > https://www.aarp.org/games/category/all-games/

How do I provide my Feedback?

The new AARP Games Center will support customizing your game experience to be right just for you. Please help us understand how we can improve your experience by providing your input on the red tab survey on the right side of the page.

How do I explore all games?

To see all Games, hover on the ‘Games’ link in the top navigation bar at the top of the page and click on the bubble labeled All. Clicking "All" brings you to the All Games page, https://www.aarp.org/games/category/all-games/, where you can play all your favorite games. 

Hover over Games, then click 'All'

How do I explore categories?

To see all the categories, hover on the ‘Games’ link in the top navigation bar at the top of the page and click on the bubble representing the category you want to visit. If you’re looking for the yellow announcement banner, on the Games Center, the announcement banner is just under our carousel. Watch for exciting contests, sweeps, new games, and features in this area. 

How do I get back to the other home page?

Simply choose a game of your choice and then click on the 'Games' link at the top left of the page.

How do I get back to the Games Center?

Go to the AARP logo in the upper left to return to the aarp.org website and click on the 'Games' in the top navigation bar.

[woodema]

Do you honestly realize that your game center is a JOKE.  AARP banner destroys every game, which probably means the top scores are phoney.  Shame on you, AARP ruined my game time. I truly wonder if you will respond.  From what others are saying, AARP will let it continue.  Perhaps if enough members do not renew, you might get the message.

[BonnieG540200]

I’m so glad that somebody else has said this. I can’t imagine how some people get 12 million points when I can barely get 17,000 points  

[AARPTeri]

We are sorry to hear you do not like the game center.  You should be able to close the banner and it not effect your game time.  Can you tell us more about your specific experience so we can help mitigate this for you?  You can also email us at AARPgames@aarp.org

Thank you.

[AARPMichaelP · Accepted solution]

We heard you! For those of you unable to find your favorite games, you can locate a list of all the games here > https://www.aarp.org/games/category/all-games/

You can also stay engaged with your favorite AARP Games by quickly accessing your recently played titles. Simply log in to your AARP account and use this link >https://games.aarp.org/category/recently-played. 

[WilliamG654264]

Why wasn't the new system tested before putting it out? It's terrible. My 14 year old grandson who already does coding is frustrated as much as I am. And I am a retired scientist and engineer. Stop beating this dead horse and go back to what works. Know your clients.

[WilliamG654264]

To go even further, the screen exceeds the boundaries of the cell phones. I don't need to re-up. We have a 5year membership. 

You're going to lose my participation on the website. 

[mldoersam]

It seems no one tested the new Games format on the AARP mobile app. It is very confusing wandering around to find the games I usually play. Allow someone to select the games they play & bring those back up on entering the games center. 

[sandy]

@mldoersam, thank you for the feedback. We are focusing on reestablishing the connection to recently played.  In the meantime, this link will work as long as you're registered and logged in to AARP.org> https://games.aarp.org/category/recently-played.

[JeaneH313639]

The recent changes to the game site has made it exceptionally difficult to find the game I want to play. Finding the game takes longer than playing a game now.  Also some game require the phone to be turned, but it does work on my phone so those games I can't play. Hopefully you are still working out the bugs.

[sandy]

@JeaneH313639, yes we are still working out the bugs and appreciate the feedback. 

[AdriennejB28560]

 I am reposting part of an earlier response to help other users who may not be inclined to scroll down that far.

 I completely agree with many that the new format is neither more useful nor user-friendly; however, if you click on any game, the old menu will show up where you can find your "Recently Played" favorites and the search field is still there also.  I included a screenshot with my lower post, but decided to omit it here because it requires the reader to scroll past it to view the written portion. 

Best wishes,  everyone. 😊

[sandy]

Thank you, @AdriennejB28560 , and you are correct.  It might be easier to use this link, which will get you to your recently played games > https://games.aarp.org/category/recently-played. It only works if you are registered and logged in to AARP.org. I also added an AARP Games Tips and Post to the Games Talk Forum that shares the link.

[RobinW455786]

I agree with all others, to hard to find my games!!!

[sandy]

@RobinW455786, we appreciate the feedback and will continue to enhance the user experience. You can stay engaged with your favorite AARP Games by quickly accessing your recently played titles here > https://games.aarp.org/category/recently-played. The link only works if you are registered and logged into AARP.org.

[ds33654917]

This is new format for games is terrible. Can’t find the game I love to play Mahjongg 3D Dimensions. This is a site so seniors can easily maneuver around it. The new game format not so easy. 

[sandy]

@ds33654917 this link will take you to the Mahjongg category > https://www.aarp.org/games/category/mahjongg/

[ChristineP449917]

This new format is awful! It isn’t intuitive and requires so many more steps to find favorite games. 😞

[sandy]

@ChristineP449917, we appreciate the feedback and will continue to enhance the user experience. You can stay engaged with your favorite AARP Games by quickly accessing your recently played titles here > https://games.aarp.org/category/recently-played. The link only works if you are registered and logged into AARP.org.

[PenneS198590]

Don't like this.  Can't find my games.

[KristaH934316]

If it isn't broke don't fix it.  I can't find the games I played.   They use to be on the main page now they are gone. Now I can't play any games that are my favorite.   

[AndreaS522292]

Me too. Sorry AARP, this stinks. And with no warning either

[YvetteT705509]

What happened? Where Are the games? I use to tap onto games play fav game and now I can't find it. Lost the points too. 

[sandy]

@YvetteT705509, we appreciate the feedback and will continue to enhance the user experience. You can stay engaged with your favorite AARP Games by quickly accessing your recently played titles here > https://games.aarp.org/category/recently-played. The link only works if you are registered and logged into AARP.org.

[EllenE630528]

Exactly. What a disaster. 😡😡😡

[jbolseng]

What is the purpose of the game center? It just makes games 10 times harder to get to. 👎👎👎

[wm8395]

If you’re using a mobile device there are a few workarounds. Click on the new Game Center “Learn More”, entertain yourself by reading a few of the endless stream of negative comments, then use the “hamburger” menu in the upper RH corner and select Games, then the category you’re looking for. Once you select your category you’ll see a screen presenting the different games, just scroll down a bit past the new Game Center promo banner and CTA.

[DavidM940586]

I wanted to let you know I appreciate the useful work around instead just complaining.  It seems that AARP was pushing people to use the AARP Now app on the phone.   I am surprised that they don't seemed to have considered people who are accessing this through their phones.   Bring back the drop down box to get to your game category.  

[se7522]

Why did you screw up the games?  I used to log on and play a few games to relax. Now I can’t find the games I want and only get stress. 

[GretaF107595]

I very seldom comment, but this new design for the games is awful.  I read the negative reviews, but still gave it a try myself.  It is an amazingly poor and extremely non-user friendly design.  Please fix.