Mahjong Solitaire

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Mahjong Solitaire is a single-player puzzle game with sensational gameplay and stunning graphics, offering a relaxing, logic-based challenge. The goal is to remove all tiles from the board by matching pairs, with features including traditional deals, tile sets, and hundreds of game boards. Mahjong Solitaire is available for free from MobilityWare, with additional exclusive features available through a subscription service.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,680 reviews

graphics109 positive mentions

monetization666 negative mentions

The game is relaxing and enjoyable, providing a calming experience without time limits.
The graphics are clear and the tiles are easy to see, making it accessible for players of all ages.
The game offers a variety of challenges and daily goals, keeping the gameplay interesting.

The frequency of ads has increased significantly, often interrupting gameplay and making it frustrating.
Some players have reported issues with the game freezing or crashing, particularly after updates.
There is a lack of account syncing, leading to loss of progress when switching devices.

monetization
688 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
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The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, with many expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads. While some players appreciate the short duration of ads, others report that they disrupt gameplay, often appearing mid-game and lacking a clear option to close them. Additionally, the subscription model for ad removal has been criticized, with many users preferring a one-time purchase option instead. Overall, the consensus is that the ads significantly detract from the gaming experience.
- “Best of all, no ads to interrupt your game.”
- “Great game, relaxing, challenging, no ads... one of the best apps I've played so far!”
- “No annoying in-game purchases needed in order to play.”
- “Update - 5-26-24: latest update caused a plethora of popup ads, constantly interrupting gameplay.”
- “The mid-game ads added earlier this year were bad enough, but the latest ads that cannot be dismissed until you click through to the store page are enough to make me think that it's probably time to uninstall and be done with this one.”
- “I used to love this game, but lately ads have been ridiculous and open even if you press 'X'.”
graphics
147 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
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The graphics in this mahjong game are widely praised for their clarity, sharpness, and overall aesthetic appeal, with many users noting that they enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the variety of graphics options available, although some find certain themes confusing or less visible in different lighting conditions. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing to the game's relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “The graphics of this mahjong game are outstanding, and every level that I've played so far has been a joy unspeakable.”
- “This doesn't disappoint, and the graphics are superb.”
- “Graphics are sharp and visual cues for available tiles are a step up from some other versions I have played.”
- “This game could use some work on the graphics, but I'm keeping it anyway.”
- “Plus it only has 2 themes of card faces, and the normal theme graphics are so poor that in various lighting, especially sunlight, even with my phone turned to as bright as it will go, it's difficult to see which tiles are which.”
- “I would like this if the graphics weren't so boring.”
music
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many players enjoy the soft background tunes, which contribute to a tranquil atmosphere, although some express frustration with ads interrupting their music. Overall, the combination of pleasant sound effects and calming melodies makes the game a favored choice for relaxation.
- “The background music is soothing & there's no timer so no feeling rushed to finish a puzzle.”
- “The peaceful music puts you in a good relaxing tranquil mood as you play along.”
- “Love the soothing and refreshing music.”
- “When the ads come up, my music stops.”
- “Most of the time I have to switch apps to restart the music, not helping me relax, but annoying the hell out of me!”
- “However, two of my major complaints would be that there is little to no challenge despite the amount of varied layouts and that - this one is a bigger complaint - the ads mute my music instead of pausing it!”
stability
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezing issues, particularly after recent updates. While some players enjoy a glitch-free experience, others express frustration over the game freezing mid-play, requiring restarts and leading to a negative impact on gameplay. Overall, stability appears to be a significant concern for a portion of the player base.
- “The game is bug free and relaxing.”
- “No glitches, easy to play with daily goals!”
- “Really enjoy it and so far no glitches.”
- “One, sometimes the game freezes for 5-10 seconds after I pair a tile.”
- “This is the fourth day of trying to play Mahjong; after around 5-6 matches, the game freezes up. No, it is not my phone; I can play any other game with no problem or freezing up. Mahjong, for some reason, is the only game that keeps doing this. I have tried to uninstall and reinstall, but the same thing keeps happening. I'm going to uninstall for the final time and I am not going to reinstall. Too bad, it is a wonderful game, but I can't play any game that keeps freezing up like this.”
- “The game constantly freezes up on me.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for being relaxing, entertaining, and easy to learn, with clear graphics and smooth animations. However, many users express frustration over the increasing number of intrusive ads, particularly those that interrupt gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players find the ads manageable, others feel they significantly hinder their ability to enjoy the game fully.
- “The gameplay and the controls are definitely easy to learn and get accustomed to and use.”
- “Great gameplay and it sharpens your mind and sight.”
- “Easy calming gameplay and a great variety of boards.”
- “Update - 5-26-24: the latest update caused a plethora of popup ads, constantly interrupting gameplay.”
- “Ads for McDonald's show up every 10 seconds during gameplay, rendering it nearly impossible to successfully complete timed events, and they cannot be stopped without paying.”
- “I was starting to enjoy this game until it started freezing up during gameplay.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently praise the optimization of MobilityWare's games, noting that they run smoothly even on older devices. The animations are fluid, and the overall performance is described as outstanding, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience despite the presence of ads.
- “I have noticed MobilityWare's games are high quality and run smoothly even on my old hand-me-down phones.”
- “Smooth animation on my Samsung Note 20, performance is great.”
- “It runs smoothly and it's just fun to play!”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the lengthy and frequent ads, which disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration. The process of matching characters that lack significance adds to the overall sense of monotony and annoyance.
- “The longer than 5-second ads, especially for Pandora, are getting tedious.”
- “Matching characters that have no meaning to me is tedious.”
- “This is tedious and a pain to exit.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users finding it both calming and entertaining. Overall, players appreciate the comedic elements, describing the game as funny throughout.
- “It's funny.”
- “Calming and funny.”
- “A funny game.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The story aspect of the game is enhanced by engaging quests and daily missions that add excitement and fun, although players express a desire for a more structured quest option. Overall, the narrative elements contribute positively to the gameplay experience.
- “The way you have added quests and ideas to make the game exciting.”
- “It's great and fun; it would be nice if there was a quest option too!”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is weak, and the plot twists are predictable.”
- “The narrative is confusing and fails to connect with the gameplay.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the experience reflects frustration and disappointment, as the user feels that the service provided was inadequate and unprofessional, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction with the repair process.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that the replayability of the games is significant, providing a calming experience that encourages them to revisit the gameplay multiple times.