How to Play Games at Eons

Games that challenge the brain to recall information, solve problems or recognize patterns have positive effects on some mental decline associated with aging. Eons, a website targeted to baby boomers, features an active community with single and multi-player games to suit every gaming enthusiast's taste.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Become an Eons.com member. Not all games require a username and password, but you must be a member to enjoy special game features like random-opponent matching.

2. Join groups to play games, exchange useful tips or share relevant experience. Game-group categories range from brain teasers and crossword puzzles to MahJongg and card games.

3. On the Eons homepage, click the "Games" link at the top of the page. Then, click on a game to begin play. Standard game categories include "Most Popular," "Puzzle Games," "Brain Games" and "Social Games."

4. Invite friends and family members to play social games. First, click "Play Now," followed by "Invite Friends." Second, click on your friends' screen names or enter their email addresses. Finally, click "Send it," and wait for your guests in the virtual lobby.

5. Play a social game against one or two randomly selected opponents. After choosing a game, simply click "Play Now" and then "Match Me." The site will set you up with another Eons member who chose the same option.

Tips & Warnings

• Game groups are not just for games available on Eons. Fans of Warcraft, Nintendo Wii, backgammon and bowling gather on Eons to discuss their hobbies.
• For games that allow more than two players, it's possible to simultaneously play against a randomly selected opponent and a friend.

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