Play, Pause, Win. Sweepstakes

Finding just five or ten minutes for yourself in the middle of a packed schedule or a noisy day can feel like a luxury. But taking even a short pause—especially when it's just for you—can help you reset, recharge, and feel more grounded.

That's what Play, Pause, Win. is all about: encouraging you to take a small break from the world and do something that brings you a bit of joy, focus, or fun.

Starting May 15, 2025, when you visit Arkadium, you'll be greeted with a simple, uplifting prompt—think of it as a gentle nudge to carve out a little space for you. The message will appear in a pop-up like a digital scratch card. Drag your finger or mouse on the image to "scratch" and reveal your daily challenge.

Some days, it might be a reminder to grab your favorite snack before you play. Other days, it could be an invitation to play like time doesn't exist. Think of it as a nudge to carve out a little space for you.

Either way, each message is designed to make your time here feel more like a ritual than a routine.

We believe that "me time" should feel both meaningful and rewarding, which is why there's a little extra motivation built in.

Between May 15 and May 29, 2025, every day you sign in and play a game in our Word Games category, you'll automatically earn an entry into the Play, Pause, Win. Sweepstakes. Receive one entry per day, for a total of fourteen entries, if you play every day of the sweepstakes.

One lucky player will win $500 just for showing up and enjoying a few mindful minutes of play every day—a prize you can use toward whatever self-care means to you. Whether that's a trip to the hair salon, a day on the golf course, a stack of new books, or anything else that brings you joy, the choice is entirely yours!

• Sign in or create an Arkadium profile
• Play any game in the Word Games category to collect your free daily entry
• Come back every day to collect your entry for a chance to win $500

So, if you've been looking for a reason to slow down, reset, or take a break, this is it. Come back each day, scratch to reveal your moment of the day, and take your time—one game (and one chance to win) at a time.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Ends May 29, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET. To enter and for Official Rules, visit https://www.arkadium.4free.org/.

Meet the winner of Arkadium's Play, Pause, Win's $500 prize: Keith C from California.

Here's what Keith had to say, "My favorite Arkadium games are Bubble Shooter and Word Wipe because they are fun, challenging, and great stress relievers!"

We hope you enjoyed playing along, and enjoy your prize!