There is no doubt that playing video games can be a fantastic way to relax after a long day. What’s even better? Getting paid while relaxing with your favorite classic and retro games, of course. From crossword puzzles to classic Atari games, AARP Games allows gamers to earn points while playing their favorite games. 

Interested? Sign up now and join a million others already reaping the benefits. 

What is AARP

You’ve probably heard of AARP, the nonprofit organization that advocates for individuals over 50. If you haven’t, let’s get on board with a quick introduction. 

AARP or the American Association of Retired Persons has over thirty-eight million members and contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be over 50 to join; adults of all ages are welcome. AARP offers a ton of benefits including exclusive discounts, healthcare and insurance, financial planning, advocacy, and more. But did you know you can also play games AND earn rewards with AARP? 

It’s true! To help keep minds sharp and bodies healthy, AARP launched AARP Rewards, a point-based system that allows people to earn points by completing certain activities that they can redeem for local deals, gift cards, and more. For the purpose of this article, we’re going to focus on playing games for rewards.

How to Get Started with AARP Games

It only takes a few minutes to register for AARP Rewards and you don’t even have to be an AARP member to join. First-time subscribers can earn a welcome bonus of 1,000 AARP points and a 50% bonus on all site-related activities. And that’s just the beginning. 

AARP members enjoy up to 50% more AARP Reward points than nonmembers and get exclusive access to members-only rewards. Want to join AARP and earn more? Click the link below and for only $12 annually you’ll get tons of exclusive discounts and earn more points every time you play.

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AARP Rewards mini crossword
AARP Games Mini Crossword

Rack up Rewards

Now that you’re registered for AARP Rewards, go to the AARP Games section and start playing. AARP Games are grouped into several categories; Mahjongg, Word & Trivia, Atari & Retro, Staying Sharp, Rewards, and more. Click on the Rewards category to find all the games that will earn you points.

You can win up to 900 AARP points daily! 

Choose from Daily Crossword, Mini Crossword, Right Again Trivia, and plenty of others. You can play alone or try the multi-game mode with random players online.

You’ll earn a different amount of points for each game. To know how many points you can earn before you play, check the AARP Rewards badge on the game. Remember, you can only earn points from games with the AARP Rewards eligibility badge. Once you complete your game, click “Submit Score” to get your points. You can only earn points only once each day for each game you play. 

AARP Games Trivia Score

Don’t forget, AARP Members can get up to 50% more AARP Rewards points! AARP

What are AARP Points Worth?

Each AARP point is worth approximately 1 cent. In other words, for every 10,000 points you make, you have around $100 to withdraw. Be sure to redeem them before they expire or risk losing them. Points usually expire after 12 months of earning them. Also, remember that the value you get from reward points depends on how you redeem your cash.

How To Redeem Your AARP Reward Points

AARP Rewards Old Navy Gift Card

The best way to redeem your AARP points is by trading them for points-only deals and local deals. Not interested?  There are other redemption options. Select discounted gift cards, sign up for once-in-a-lifetime adventures, enter sweepstakes, or make a donation. The gift card options change all the time, but a few past ones include REI, Ulta, Uber, and Nike.

The Bottom Line

If spending extra time and energy playing games online and earning redeemable rewards sounds like easy money,  consider signing up for AARP Rewards today! Stay sharp and earn rewards by playing your favorite games!  

About the author

Rachel Alulis

Rachel Alulis has been the lead editor for Moneyfor’s credit cards team since 2015 and for the financial rewards team since 2023. Before joining Moneyfor, Rachel worked at USA Today and the Des Moines Register. She then established a successful freelance writing and editing business specializing in personal finance. Rachel holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and an MBA.