Games Talk

You know there's something fishy going on when the high score at midnight is over 5000 & the same names always have the highest scores. This is so unfair & dishonest of aarp. I will just play straight through arkadium rather than play through aarp. For christ sakes, make it equal.

This about a minor annoyance.  After playing Let’s Crossword, a score pops up.  One of the numbers shows “Your Contribution”.  My contribution is ALWAYS 100% as I do the whole crossword without assistance.  However, the contribution usually shows another lower number, like 70% and one time it was 20%.   The word “Contribution": is obviously not correct.   Even if my score is low because I took a long time, my contribution is always 100%.

I posted a few weeks ago about this but it I can’t find it now.   In early August I scored 25M on Jewel Shuffle.  It never posted to the leaderboard.  I am not a regular gamer but I have never found that there is a time frame to complete the game.  Today I scored 10M and again it did not post.  Anyone else have issues like this?  It was posting for me earlier but ever since I scored above 4M it has not posted.  

I posted a few weeks ago about this but it seems to have disappeared.  In early August I scored 25M on Jewel Shuffle.  It never posted to the leaderboard.  I am not a regular gamer but I have never found that there is a time frame to complete the game.  Today I scored 10M and again it did not post.  Anyone else have issues like this?  It was posting for me earlier but ever since I scored above 4M it has not posted.  

Mahjongg seems to be everywhere lately—from online games to local groups getting together to play. Are you already a fan, just learning, or wondering what all the excitement is about? Do you prefer playing online or around a table with friends? Share how you got started, your favorite way to play, or your best advice for someone who wants to learn!

I am so sick of the ridiculous ads that show while trying to play games. They are distracting and horrible when on the side of your screen; absolutely none of them would ever make me click on the link out of interest. People moving fast, putting down plants, walking around a rug that looks like a hole in the ground, what is that??? Now, in between almost ever game when attempting to start a new one, a woman in the kitchen cooking and dancing around and a man comes to the door with flowers, so she picks up her wet wipe package and starts cleaning under her arms before she goes to greet him.  Give us a break please.  I pay for AARP and don't choose to see this nonsense.  AT LEAST please cut down on them.  They are awful and some of the dumbest and insulting I've ever seen.  You are such a good site AARP, but wow, those ads have got to go. 

I would like to understand why my score, at the first of the month, is never anywhere near the leader board scores. I'm usually in the list or close. Today they were all at 311,000+ and I only scored 11,000 some. Why does my score start low every month, but not others? I play every day.

We have quite a few versions of Mahjongg to play, and we are curious if you have a favorite one you play here?  Tell us your favorites and how often you play!  

AARP knows by now how annoying those video ads are to people trying to relax and play games. But obviously they don't care. It's very distracting and hard to focus on the game when you have an ad jumping out at you. 

Games keep starting after I do about 6 levels.  Doesn’t matter the time of day.   Very frustrating.

What is Spades? Spades is a trick-taking card game played in teams of two, using a full 52-card deck. How do I win? Your team must reach the winning score by meeting your bids and avoiding penalties. What if I need a rules refresher? Click “rules” on the right side of the screen. What’s a trick? A trick is a round where each player plays one card. The highest card of the lead suit wins—unless a spade is played. Can I play with friends? Yes. You can play against computer opponents or invite friends to private tables. You can also play against human opponents you don’t know. What happens if I overbid? If your team fails to meet its bid, you lose points equal to the bid. What are bags? Bags are extra tricks won beyond your bid. Accumulating too many bags results in a penalty. Can I bid Nil and still win? Yes, Nil bids can earn bonus points if successful, but they are risky. You stand to win 100 points if your Nil bid succeeds, but can lose 100 points if it fails. How is the trump suit det

I just got this game and it is already freezing. I can not load level two?? 

Check out the game PRESS YOUR LUCK, folks. There is a score of over 1.1 quintillion posted. That is an impossible score and yet, there it is. It can not be achieved through legitimate play of the game. It can only be achieved through somehow cheating the application or hacking the system. The game is patterned after the game show. To achieve this score three things would have to take place:(1) The “WHAMMY” would have to be disabled.(2) The ability to control where you land would have to be activated.(3) One would have to have days, maybe weeks, maybe months to attain a score that high.Why play the game if spurious players are going to be allowed to post scores unattainable by anyone else?

My total score for Two Minute Crossword for this month has disappeared, except for today’s score. I was logged in. What happened?

What is Categories? Categories is a word-matching puzzle game where you are presented with a grid and must combine words into the categories they fit into. Categories might be palindromes, or homophones, or just words that all deal with the same topic, like a sport. Combine all the words correctly to win!   How do I start? From the home screen, click “Daily Puzzle” for today’s three games, or “500 Levels” to play additional puzzles.   How do I play? Gameplay is straightforward: choose the grid size you’d like to play and, when you see the grid, click the words that you think fit into a category. When you’re confident, click “submit.” If you’re not correct, you’ll lose one of your chances. If you are correct, those words will be removed from the grid.   How do I know that a group of words fit into a category? Categories can be any group of words that fit together. Maybe they’re a group of palindromes or homophones; perhaps they’re a group of words that all have to do with

What is Room Escape? Room Escape is a point-and-click game where you find yourself stuck in a room – and you have to get out. Explore every nook and cranny, solve puzzles and combination locks, and do what you need to do to find the key to leave.   How do I play? All you need for Room Escape is a mouse (or your finger, if you’re playing on a tablet or phone). Click on any item of interest (a backpack, a plant, a couch, and so on) to zoom into that item. Click again to interact with it. A helpful black bar at the bottom of the screen will give you context clues when you click – maybe there’s nothing to see here, or you need an item to interact with what you’re clicking on. The goal is to solve enough puzzles to get a key that unlocks the front door.   What do I do with items? While exploring – or after solving a puzzle – you might be presented with an item like a knife, screwdriver, or piece of paper with a clue for another puzzle. Click on the item and it will move to your in

Thank you for being part of the AARP Games community! To make room for new experiences and fresh challenges, we'll be retiring two games from our collection.On September 7, Swipe City and Word Clash will no longer be available to play.If either game is one of your favorites, be sure to enjoy a few more rounds before they're gone. Looking for something new? Visit the AARP Games page to discover the latest game releases, or revisit popular favorites like 2 Minute Mini Crossword and Mahjongg Solitaire.Thanks for playing with us and making AARP Games such a fun community. We look forward to seeing you in your next favorite game!

Garden Bloom is a Match 3 game where you match different color flowers. The better you do, the more opportunities you have to repair Lucy’s dilapidated garden in between levels!   What is the goal of the game? The goal of the game is to complete each level by succeeding in the level’s goals. Each level has different goals – a score to reach, a certain number of flowers to clear – and you have a certain number of moves to complete them. The fewer moves you need to reach your goals, the more stars you get.   When do I beat a level?You beat a level if you complete the goals – which are listed on the left-hand side of the screen – before you run out of moves.   What are stars for? When you complete a level, you’ll get stars – more if you complete it quickly. In between each level, you can use those stars to help repair Lucy’s garden.   What happens if I run out of moves? If you run out of moves, you lose one heart. You start the game with five hearts.   What happen

No matter what I do in two different browsers (Firefox, Brave), I am unable to reset the score back to zero on the ‘Crosswordling” game. Removing cookies doesn’t work, etc. I’m going mad trying to just begin again as a novice player on this game. Won’t someone reset this for me back to its virgin state?

Canasta is a classic card game that involves creating melds of cards and forming canastas—sets of seven or more cards of the same rank. It’s a game of strategy, memory, and tactical decision-making.   What is the goal of the game? The goal is to score more points than your opponent by creating melds and canastas. The game ends when one player goes out by playing all their cards.   How do I play? Players draw cards, create melds, and discard cards each turn. You can pick up the discard pile if you can use the top card in a meld. The game includes wild cards (2s and Jokers) that can be used to complete melds.   What are melds and canastas? Melds are sets of three or more cards of the same rank. Canastas are melds of seven or more cards. Red canastas are pure (no wild cards), while black canastas include wild cards.   Can I play with a partner? Yes, Canasta is traditionally played with four players in two partnerships, but this version allows solo play against AI or gr

A 10x10 puzzle is a great way to test your problem-solving skills. With just 100 squares to work with, you'll need to be creative and use logic to solve the puzzle. You can start by looking for patterns and symmetries, or by breaking the problem down into smaller pieces. Here are some tips for 10x10 offered by user smfg. What would you add to this list? Since this game is not timed, try out a block in several locations before placing it. Clear as many lines as you can in each turn before placing anything else. This will open up spaces, boost your score, and give you options.  Always try to leave open space for a 4-square and a 9-square, just in case.  Give yourself a hug when you top your previous high score!   Found this post helpful? Give it a kudo to let us know—it helps others discover valuable content too.

Once again they have a wrong answer in the trivia game. Elvis did not pay $1,250,000 for Graceland, he paid $102.500. Got the decimal in the wrong place, my friends.

What should I focus on first in Tropical Match 2?Always check the level objective before making your first move. Not every level has the same goal, and efficient progress always matters more than random matching.How do I create more boosters in Tropical Match 2?Look for opportunities to match four or five pieces instead of settling for basic three-piece matches. Basic matches won’t allow you to have exponential, board-clearing successes, but managing your pieces so you can match a bunch of them at once will lead to more boosters and more wins.See our AARP game FAQs.

Should I clear small groups right away in Crystal Collapse Summer Nights?Usually, you don’t want to clear groups right away. Larger groups score more points and often create stronger opportunities later in the level. Always look to clear two effects at the same time – combining two effects could lead to a full-board wipe, in some cases.How can I use special tiles effectively in Crystal Collapse Summer Nights?Save special tiles for difficult situations or combine them with other effects for maximum impact. Don’t just pop special tiles to see their effects – use them to get out of tough spots where you need to open up the board, or use them alongside other special tiles for board-shaking effects.See our AARP game FAQs here.

How can I create bigger combos in Summer Sweet Shuffle?Instead of taking the first match you see, look for opportunities to set up four- and five-piece matches. These create powerful boosters that can clear large sections of the board. Some boosters eliminate entire rows or columns (or both!), or surgically get rid of specific types of sweets.What is the best place to make matches in Summer Sweet Shuffle?Try matching pieces near the bottom of the board instead of at the top. This often creates chain reactions that can complete goals without using extra moves – and can include the creation and elimination of additional boosters, leading to big impacts!See our AARP game FAQs here.