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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!

 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

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!    

We are getting closer to the final!   Give us your prediction for the 2026 World Cup Winner!   What a great World Cup it has been!  Such exciting matches to watch week after week!   Did you find this post helpful? Give it a kudo to let us know - it helps others discover valuable content too!

Which country is home to 60% of the world's lakes, making it a prime summer road trip destination?   a.  Russia b.  United States c.  Canada d.  China   Love trivia?  Check out our Right Again! Trivia game

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. 

When I play Sudoku, I never score more than 10K, 20K, 30K or 40K depending upon the level I play.  But I see high scores in excess of 100K?  How do I score more than the basic max score for each level?

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. 

@StephenL855985 is a Lumeno player who regularly scores between 2-3 million and suggests these strategies for boosting your score:   Play to leave as many boosts and arrows on the board as possible after each move regardless if it produces the highest score reduction. You must maintain the ability to have good moves for the next turn so don't wipe out the board even if you can.   Continue to choose long ball chains over point reduction moves because it will produce more boosts and flowers for future moves.   Look at the board carefully when eliminating balls to make sure your next move is set up for a good play.   Always try to choose at least four ball chains at a minimum because this guarantees at least one additional flower or boost next move.   You can keep your finger on the mouse to see the point reduction before releasing the play and then back up and try another combination, so that way you can try multiple moves before deciding which

   I play Scramble Words every day (for points) but for at least 2 weeks or so it only gives points randomly. I play in multiple times in a day, sometimes it will reward points if I play again in the evening.Most times it just doesn't reward points at all.All of the other games I play for points are working perfectly.

I get displays like 95% or 88%, but I know I completed them

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. 

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 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

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.

IT'S THE SAME PERSON EVERY TIME. IT'S THE SAME GAME EVERY TIME. IT'S PRESS YOUR LUCK. IT'S OBVIOUS THAT CHEATING IS THE ONLY WAY SOMEONE CAN SCORE IN THE TRILLIONS. THIS PERSON HAS POSTED SCORES IN THE QUADRILLIONS PREVIOUSLY. DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT, MODERATORS!!!!!!!

What's your favorite category of games?   Do you prefer Mahjong games Word Games Puzzles Card games Atari games Strategy games Arcade games?   Any others not listed?  We would love to hear!   Did you find this post helpful? Give it a kudo to let us know - it helps others discover valuable content too!

Could somebody please tell me why this game disappeared. I played it every day and really enjoyed the untimed mode. It was relaxing and fun. Is there a bounty for it's safe return?

Why was this changed to a Tracfone app? I was used to the way it looked and I find the new graphic much more difficult to use.

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.

Which nation has appeared in the most penalty shootouts at the World Cup?   a.  Uruguay b.  Brazil c.  Argentina d.  Spain   Love trivia?  Check out our Right Again! Trivia game and our ) Right Again! Sports Trivia    

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