Games Talk

I love AARP. So did my parents who were lifetime members. I saw that AARP is recommending Our Time as a good dating app. That may be true for some but I just had a rough experience of being kicked off of the site without explanation. When I asked for clarification they sent me an appeal link. I wrote back to ask how to appeal when you don't know what they saw as a problem. The next email said the matter was closed, leaving me to try to guess what was flagged as a problem. The only thing I can think of was that I mentioned I was in the singing resistance choir to protest the government actions and those of billionaires. It was a very small part of my profile, being only one of the many activities I'm enjoying in retirement. I thought it would help to screen people who I probably wouldn't agree with politically.  I hope that AARP will listen to this and reconsider endorsing what I must conclude is partisan platform.   

Why does it not show that I’ve played the puzzle every day? 

New thing - you have to watch a stupid advertisement before you can play. It’s annoying and unnecessary. It’s so annoying I’d never even look at what they’re selling. 

The game opens, but there are just blank tiles. https://games.aarp.org/games/original-mahjongg-solitaire

In Mahjongg Solitaire, it’s important to not just match tiles indiscriminately, as different suits can give you different point values. They are:   Wan (Tiles with Chinese characters) – 2 points Circle (Tiles with circles) – 4 points Bamboo (Tiles with vertical bamboo pieces, as well as the bird tile) – 6 points Wind (North, South, East, and West) – 8 points Dragon (A tile with a single red, green, or black marking) – 10 points Flower (A tile with a picture of flower and a blue number) – 12 points Season (A tile with a picture of a tree and a red number) – 14 points                         The score for each match is the suit points multiplied by the number of tiles remaining on the board. That means that finding matches among season, flower, and dragon tiles early on will be a big boon for your score. Additionally, each successive match of the same suit adds a chain multiplier – so the more matches you make of a singl

Jewel Quest is a match-3 puzzle game where you match gems to solve challenges and uncover relics.   What is the goal of the game? The goal is to complete level-specific objectives by matching gems and progressing through the adventure. Early on, you’ll need to make a match in every square; soon after, you’ll be matching gold coins for the Midas Touch, which turns any square gold. Keep playing to find more ways to score points and win!   How do I play? Swap adjacent gems to create matches of three or more, either by clicking and dragging your mouse or swiping on your tablet or mobile device. Complete objectives to advance.   What happens if I run out of time? If you run out of time in a level (which you can see at the bottom of the screen), you will lose and need to retry the level.   Are there different modes? The game features a campaign mode with progressive levels.   How are scores calculated? Scores are based on matches, combos, and completion speed.  

Where is the largest Memorial Day Parade held each year?   a.  Boston, MA b.  San Francisco, CA c.  Washington, D.C. d.  New York City, NY   Love trivia?  Check out our Right Again! Trivia game

Was wondering if there is any interest in table top role playing games. Dungeons an Dragons is the gold standard for role playing in a fantasy world where everything is made up in our minds, with the help of "Dungeon Master" that creates the world to be explored and have awesome adventures. There are several online tools to facilitate a game so playing can be done at your PC.  Or if enough people live close, many great places to meetup and play in person. Game plays best with 1 DM and 4-6 adventurers.

I’ve tried everything.  What is the secret sequence to get through this today?

I think we should disregard all AARP survey requests (actually ALL survey requests) until companies offer gift cards or other real rewards. For those of you that just disregard them, you're messing up my ka-ching campaign.

What is Swipe City? Swipe City is a match 3 game with a little extra twist: instead of switching the position of tiles to match 3 in a row, every tile in Swipe City moves freely across the grid. When you swipe a tile, it will move in that direction until it hits a wall or another tile.   What is the goal of the game? The goal of the game is similar to other match 3 games – match tiles by placing them next to each other and removing them from the board!   When do I beat a level?Each level has goals: the number of each type of tile that needs to be removed from the board. That could be three or more. Match that number of tiles together – you don’t need to do it all at once – and you’ll move on to the next level.   How do I play once I begin a level? All you need to do to play is start swiping! Choose a tile and swipe (on mobile or table) or click and drag (on desktop) to send it careening across the board until it hits a wall or another tile. Keep swiping to make your matc

How does one get their daily Sudoku score to appear in the "Sudoku Daily Top Scores" top ten list that is displayed a completed game after submitting a score?

I contacted Arkadium and notified them of the "connection" issue.  They sent me a generic reply thanking me for contacting them and their team is working on resolving the issue as soon as possible.  I just got in the game this morning and able to complete one round but then the connection issue started up.  

Everytime I play I have to start from the beginning with the same puzzles as the last time I played.

It's back!!  Thank you AARP for bringing back Let's Block Champ!!!!!

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Maybe I'm just getting old, but every time AARP "updates" a game it gets worse. Mahjongg looks wrong. Outspell won't load half the time. And don't even get me started on the points not crediting. I used to play to relax. Now I play and end up here venting about it. Which game change bugs you the most? Or is it just me?

Say hello to Sumplete, a fresh numbers puzzle that turns traditional logic games on their head. Instead of filling in numbers, your mission is to eliminate the ones that don’t belong — until every row and column adds up just right. It’s quick to learn, surprisingly strategic, and perfect for anyone who loves Sudoku-style thinking with a mathematical twist. Give it a try and see how satisfying subtraction can be.    Want more help?  Check out our FAQ and Game Tips   Did you find this post helpful? Give it a kudo to let us know—it helps others discover valuable content too.

What is Sumplete? Sumplete is a logic-based numbers puzzle where you delete numbers from a grid until each row and column matches its target sum.   How do I play Sumplete? Each cell starts as unknown. Tap once to delete a number, tap again to mark it as kept, and tap a third time to reset. Your goal is to make every row and column total correctly.    Do I add numbers to the grid? No. All numbers are already filled in. The challenge is deciding which ones to remove.    What do the numbers on the edges mean? Those are the target sums. The remaining numbers in that row or column must add up exactly to that value.    How do I know if a row or column is correct? When a row or column reaches its correct total, the sum indicator lights up.    What does it mean when all sums are lit? That means you’ve solved the puzzle and won the game.    What grid s

Use the keep mark strategically. Circling a number you’re confident about isn’t just a note — it helps you track running totals and prevents accidental deletions later. The more organized you are, the fewer mistakes you’ll make.    Looking for another tip?  Check out our other game tip or our game FAQ!   Did you find this post helpful? Give it a kudo to let us know—it helps others discover valuable content too.  

Start with extremes. If a row’s target sum is very small or very large compared to the numbers inside it, you can often identify deletes immediately. Locking in these obvious moves early makes the rest of the puzzle much easier.    Looking for another tip?  Check out our other game tip or our game FAQ!     Did you find this post helpful? Give it a kudo to let us know—it helps others discover valuable content too.  

Why is this game so cut throat? People are nasty if you make a mistake or cards do not fall as expected.  It's a real put-off to playing the game with such hateful attitudes towards partners in this game.

For the last couple of days, the Outspell game won't load.

As you play Hex Puzzle Adventure, you’ll be introduced to three power ups. You’ll start with two uses of each, and can buy more with the coins you receive for beating levels. These power ups can be the difference between success and failure! Here’s what they are: Hammer – This power up allows you to smash a stack, clearing the full space. Instant Refresh – This power up allows you to get rid of the stacks you have, offering you three new ones. The Hand – This power up lets you move one stack to an empty space.   Don’t overuse these power ups, as they don’t come by often – but always keep them in your back pocket!   Did you find this post helpful? Give it a kudo to let us know—it helps others discover valuable content too.  

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