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Recently played Demon Solitaire, got this message; An error has occurred
Score was not saved because session is missing. Has happened before.

Quote from: Phil on Sep 22, 2026, 04:59 PMRecently played Demon Solitaire, got this message; An error has occurred
Score was not saved because session is missing. Has happened before.

Thank you for reporting Phil  :)

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This is what session is missing means and how it can be fixed:

The error message "Score was not saved because session is missing" means that the website or game server lost track of your active login or gaming session before it could record your final score.
This error is incredibly common in older browser-based games, Flash or HTML5 arcade plug-ins used on forums (like the Simple Machines Forum/SMF Arcade plugin), and casual gaming sites. [1 (https://elementscommunity.org/forum/forum-bugs-suggestions-and-feedback/arcade-bugs/), 2 (https://web-develop.ca/index.php?topic=616.0), 3 (https://www.escapegames24.com/2014/04/sneaky-holiday-escape-walkthrough.html)]

Why This Happens
When you start a game, the server creates a unique, temporary ID called a session. This session acts like a security ticket proving who you are and that you actually played the game from start to finish. The error triggers when that ticket becomes invalid due to:

• Session Timeout: If you take too long to finish a level or leave the game open in a background tab, the server assumes you left and expires your session to save memory.
• Connection Drop: A momentary blink in your Wi-Fi or internet connection can break the link between your browser and the server right as the score tries to send.
• Browser Cookie Issues: If your browser or an ad-blocker blocks, clears, or corrupts the site's tracking cookies while you are playing, the server won't recognize you when the game ends.
• Outdated Arcade Plugins: Often, the website's software itself has compatibility bugs (such as older Flash games or broken data-submission systems) that fail to pass the score data correctly. [1 (https://support.createaforum.com/4/cant-save-arcade-high-score/15/)]

How to Fix It
If you encounter this frequently, you can try a few quick troubleshooting steps:

• Refresh and Clear Cookies: Clear your browser cache and cookies for that specific site, then log back in to establish a fresh session.
• Don't Idle: Try to complete the game or level without leaving the tab inactive or walking away for long periods.
• Check Your Extensions: Temporarily disable aggressive privacy extensions or ad-blockers that might be stripping tracking cookies required to maintain your game session.

If you are a web administrator dealing with this on a forum or arcade script, it is usually a bug requiring you to update your arcade plugin, change the data submission settings in your admin panel, or increase the PHP session timeout limit on your hosting server. [1 (https://web-develop.ca/index.php?topic=616.0), 2 (https://support.createaforum.com/4/cant-save-arcade-high-score/15/)]