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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!    

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.

What is Tropical Match 2? A tropical match-3 adventure packed with colorful puzzles. How do I play? Swap adjacent pieces to make matches of three or more. What are level goals? Each level includes objectives to complete before moves run out. Are boosters available? Yes. How do I earn boosters? Create larger matches and combinations. Can I play for free? Yes. Do I need to download anything? No. Can I play on mobile? Yes. What is the best strategy? Focus on objectives before chasing points. Do cascades help? Yes, they complete goals efficiently. Are there many levels? Yes, there are numerous puzzle challenges. What if I get stuck? Look for moves that create special pieces, and try to make matches at the bottom of the board so the pieces cascade. Is there a score? Yes. Is there a timer? No. Does planning ahead help? Absolutely. See our AARP game tips.

Pack your matching skills and head for the tropics. Tropical Match 2 delivers colorful challenges, rewarding combos, and plenty of opportunities to improve your high score. Good luck with this new, relaxing match 3 experience!See our AARP game FAQs and tips.

What is Crystal Collapse Summer Nights? A summer-themed block-clearing puzzle game filled with glowing nighttime energy. How do I play? Click or tap groups of matching tiles to clear them. How many tiles do I need? At least two matching tiles. What are power gems? Special pieces that remove rows, columns, or large groups. How do I create power gems? Eliminate large groups of tiles at the same time. How do I earn more points? Clear larger groups at once. Can I create combos? Yes, strategic clears can trigger chain reactions. Is it free? Yes. Can I play on mobile? Yes. Do I need a download? No. What should I clear first? Remove obstacles that limit access to the board and your goals. Are there goals? Yes, levels feature specific objectives, such as removing specific types of tiles. How can I avoid running out of moves? Look for the largest color groups before clearing small ones. What makes special tiles appear? Large clears and level progress. Is strategy important? Careful planning is

Crystal Collapse Summer Nights puts a seasonal spin on the block-clearing favorite. Pop big groups, unleash special powers, and discover the smartest path to a new personal best.See our AARP game FAQs and tips.

What is Summer Sweet Shuffle? A sunny match-3 puzzle game where you swap summer treats and seasonal items to complete goals. How do I play? Swap adjacent items to create matches of three or more. How do I score more points? Create larger matches and chain reactions. Are there power-ups? Yes, special matches create powerful boosters. What happens when I match four? You create a special item that clears extra pieces. What happens when I match five? You earn an even stronger booster that will eliminate even more pieces when activated. Is the game timed? No. Can I play for free? Yes. Do I need to download anything? No, play in your browser. Can I play on mobile? Yes. What are level objectives? Clear targets before you run out of moves. Targets differ based on levels, so be sure you know what your goal is each level. What should I do when stuck? Look for moves near the bottom to create cascades. Do combos help? Yes, combo effects clear more of the board. Can I turn off the sound? Yes – clic

Ready for a refreshing challenge? Dive into Summer Sweet Shuffle and match your way through a collection of colorful summer puzzles. Compare scores, share strategies, and see how far your matching skills can take you.See our AARP game FAQs and tips.

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What is Euchre? Euchre is a trick-taking card game played in teams of two, using a 24-card deck. How do I win? Your team must be the first to reach 10 points. Points are earned by winning tricks and playing alone successfully. What if I need a rules refresher? Click “rules” on the right side of the screen. What’s a trump suit? Each round has a trump suit that beats all others. It’s chosen during the bidding phase. 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 is a bower? The Right Bower is the Jack of the trump suit, and the Left Bower is the Jack of the same color. They are the highest cards. How many cards are dealt? Each player receives five cards. The remaining cards form the kitty. What is the kitty? The kitty consists of four cards, one of which is turned up to help determine trump. Can I change my partner? In online play, you may be paired randomly or invit

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.

What would cause the online Games to be so slow when loading and when I play?  I use Xfinity for internet.  This started about 6 months ago. 

What is Go Fish? Go Fish is a classic card game where players try to collect sets of four cards of the same rank . How do I play Go Fish? On your turn, ask another player for a specific rank. If they have any cards of that rank, they must give them to you. If not, they say “Go Fish,” and you draw a card from the deck.   How do I win? The game ends when all 13 sets (books) are completed. The player with the most books wins.   How many players can play Go Fish? Go Fish can be played with 2 or more players. The game becomes more strategic with more participants.   How many cards are dealt at the start? Typically, 7 cards are dealt to each player if there are 2–3 players, and 5 cards if there are more.   What is a book in Go Fish? A book is a set of four cards of the same rank, such as four 9s.   Can I ask for a card I don’t have? Yes, but it’s more strategic to ask for cards you already hold. This increases your chances of completing a book.   What happens if

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

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. 

Is anyone else still having trouble getting points for doing codeword?I play everyday but can’t remember when was the last time I got points. 

What is Hex Puzzle Adventure? Hex Puzzle Adventure is a puzzle game that’s as relaxing and satisfying as it is challenging. Match like-colored hexagonal pieces on a hexagonal board to remove as many stacks as you can!   What is the goal of the game? The goal of the game is to remove enough stacks to beat the level and move on to the next one.   How do I beat a level? To beat a level, place two stacks next to each other on the board with the same color piece at the top. The pieces will automatically jump to form one larger stack. When the stack is ten or more pieces, that color will be removed from the game, adding that many points to your total. When your total reaches your goal, you beat the level.   Can I lose? Yes. If you are unable to place a stack due to a full board, you lose a life.   How do lives/hearts work? You will start the game with five lives, or hearts. Every time you fail a level, you lose a life. If you lose all five lives, you won’t be able to play

Would you rather master one difficult game or be good at every game?  Our AARP Games players are pretty good at quite a few games, would you rather just be great at one?   Share your thoughts with other gamers here!   Did you find this post helpful? Give it a kudo to let us know - it helps others discover valuable content too!

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

What is Today’s Hurdle? Today’s Hurdle is a fun, tough twist on Wordle, the popular word-guessing game. If you’ve been caught up in the word-game craze, you’ll love the challenge of Today’s Hurdle!   How does it work? In Today’s Hurdle, you’ll get six tries to guess a five-letter word. Start by guessing any five-letter word. When you submit it, you’ll see some letters receive a yellow background, and some letters receive a green background. If the background is green, you’ve guessed the correct letter in the correct spot. If it’s yellow, that letter exists somewhere else in the word. Try to figure out the correct word before using all six tries!   How is Today’s Hurdle different than Wordle? The basic rules, above, match up with Wordle. But Today’s Hurdle separates itself by offering five puzzles every day.   When you get your first puzzle correct, the final word will pre-populate as the first “guess” of the next puzzle. For instance, if the answer to the first puzzle is

 So, after playing Mahjong Solitaire for at least 2 years, I could not break 90,000 and only hit that once. I could not figure out how people were hitting 100,000 and above. I had AI review a screenshot and it noted that the game favors people with excellent recall of the screen and SPEED.  I hadn't been worrying about time. So I tried speeding up and it did give me a bump in scoring even with less clearance of the board.  My sense is it also a combination of "luck" with getting a good layout.  I also feel the new AARP choice of multiple ads during a play session doesn't help. If you agree let AARP know. 

Thank you so much for being part of our community at AARP Games! We wanted to let you know we are retiring two of our games to help make room for some exciting new ones.   On Wednesday, July 22, Mr Runner X and Space Adventure Pinball will no longer be available to play.   If you'd like to enjoy these games one last time, be sure to play them before July 22. If you're looking for a new favorite, keep an eye on the Games page, where we regularly announce new game launches. You can also explore longtime favorites like 2 Minute Mini Crossword and Mahjongg Solitaire.   Thank you again for keeping play in your life with AARP Games. We’ll see you on the leaderboard!

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