Mahjong by Microsoft

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Mahjong by Microsoft is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Microsoft Corporation and was released on January 12, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Mahjong by Microsoft" is a relaxing and strategic tile-matching game, offering hundreds of puzzles in various themes and difficulty levels. Enhance your experience with daily challenges, hints, and tile shuffling, and earn badges for completing specific tasks. Customize your boards, track favorites, and unlock new tile sets and backgrounds as you progress.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,220 reviews

graphics50 positive mentions

monetization268 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a variety of tile sets, making it visually appealing.
Daily challenges provide engaging gameplay that keeps players coming back for more.
The game is relaxing and helps improve concentration and memory skills.

The app frequently crashes, especially during daily challenges, making it frustrating to play.
There are intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, and some users feel forced to subscribe to remove them.
The game does not sync progress between devices, which can lead to lost achievements and frustration.

monetization
289 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
1%
93%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over intrusive and lengthy ads that disrupt gameplay. Many users are particularly annoyed by unskippable ads, loud volumes, and the requirement to pay for a subscription to remove ads, which they feel is excessive for a game from a major company like Microsoft. While some players appreciate the option to play for free, the consensus is that the ad experience significantly detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Worth $10 a year for nonstop gameplay with 5 new puzzles a day, possibly more puzzle packs and no ads.”
- “I really liked that there were no in-app purchases required!”
- “Love this game, no ads!!!”
- “There are ads that pop up right in the middle of the puzzle during gameplay and they are so large that they take up almost half the screen!”
- “The length and the amount of advertisements made this game almost unplayable for me although the game itself was decent.”
- “Game is fine, but the ads are soooo long and repetitive and frequent.”
graphics
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
81%
14%
5%
Overall, the graphics in the game are highly praised, with many users highlighting the crisp visuals, diverse art styles, and smooth gameplay. Players appreciate the beautiful artwork, vibrant colors, and the variety of backgrounds, which enhance the overall gaming experience. While some mention minor issues with tile registration and size, the consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature, contributing to the game's enjoyment.
- “I love the different tiles and the graphics are amazing.”
- “The quality of the graphics is outstanding!”
- “Lovely graphics and varied gameplay make this a unique mahjong matching experience.”
- “That claim it's because of new graphics and content, well then don't claim it can do so in the game description!”
- “Really good crisp graphics, but I have to say sometimes you have about 4 tiles left and you can match them up, or when you click on a tile, sometimes it doesn't register that it's been clicked on.”
- “Graphics are fair, but smaller than I would prefer.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
58%
13%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the relaxing and beautiful soundtracks that enhance the gaming experience, some express frustration with intrusive ads that disrupt their listening. Additionally, there are requests for more varied and culturally appropriate music, as well as concerns about occasional audio issues. Overall, the music is generally seen as a positive aspect, contributing to the game's appeal.
- “I love the music, and high scores for each matching tile.”
- “Great game :) very relaxing especially the music!”
- “I love this game, the tiles are fun and the music is great.”
- “It's jarring when listening to audiobooks or music and bam, ad noises!”
- “They pause your music; you can mute them but not play your own music. After the ad has finished, it will reset and give you another 5-second ad with sound that you then have to mute again.”
- “Your game lacks beautiful relaxing music. I will give you five stars if you provide such music with the game.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
8%
71%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes, particularly on certain devices like Android and Xbox. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay without issues, the overall consensus highlights significant stability problems that detract from the gaming experience.
- “There were no glitches while playing on my Google Pixel.”
- “Runs great and smooth; it's a good game.”
- “So far, there are no glitches.”
- “If you can actually get into the game, it freezes all the time!”
- “This is so buggy it just keeps crashing... it's not worth your time.”
- “Game freezes as soon as the board is dealt on Android.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
Gameplay is generally well-received, praised for its variety, smoothness, and engaging challenges, complemented by appealing graphics and music. However, users express frustration with intrusive ads that disrupt the experience, as well as occasional gameplay errors and crashes. Additionally, recent changes have made the game unplayable without an internet connection, impacting overall enjoyment.
- “The gameplay itself is good, but the ads are so intrusive!”
- “Gameplay and the interface is very comfortable.”
- “Well done on the graphics and gameplay.”
- “There are ads that pop up right in the middle of the puzzle during gameplay, and they are so large that they take up almost half the screen!”
- “Additionally, there are gameplay errors: in about 1 in 5 boards, there will be a seemingly 'free'/selectable tile marked unplayable, unselectable.”
- “Recent changes disable gameplay completely when not connected to the internet!”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Players note that unlike other mahjong games where they must strategize tile play with potential penalties for mistakes, this game offers a different approach that enhances its replayability. The unique mechanics encourage players to revisit the game for varied experiences, making it more engaging over time.
- “The variety of strategies and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different challenges and scenarios.”
- “I love how the game encourages experimentation with different approaches every time.”
- “Other mahjong games I've played give the player the board and the player has to determine what tiles are playable, with possible point loss for wrong choices.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to find reasons to replay the game.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth, with some users expressing a desire for a more developed narrative.
- “The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth.”
- “I was left confused by the plot twists that didn't make sense.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to engage the player.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be engaging and enjoyable, often noting that it enhances the overall experience. The lightheartedness contributes to a fun atmosphere, making time fly while playing. Additionally, the minimal presence of ads allows for uninterrupted enjoyment of the comedic elements.
- “Funny gameplay with very few ads.”
- “Time flies when you're having fun.”
- “It's enjoyable and consistently funny.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game's optimization has deteriorated over time, leading to unwinnable levels and frequent crashes, which is surprising given its development by Microsoft. Initially, the app ran smoothly, but performance issues have since become a significant concern.
- “The app used to run smoothly.”

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Mahjong by Microsoft is a casual puzzle game.

Mahjong by Microsoft is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Mahjong by Microsoft was released on January 12, 2021.

Mahjong by Microsoft was developed by Microsoft Corporation.

Mahjong by Microsoft has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Mahjong by Microsoft is a single player game.

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