Mahjong Solitaire Reviews

I haven’t played for awhile & decided to try it out with whatever changes - whoa! Not liking changes at all!
Ad banner across the top. Yuk!
Now you don’t only get 1 ad between games, there is a second ad piggybacked onto the first one!!!! Just when you think things couldn’t get more obnoxiously irritating, once again proving that they can ALWAYs get more irritating, especially where ads are concerned!
Each time, ad goes to apple store - big waste of time!! I’m not downloading any more games!!! And I’ve seen these a zillion times on Microsoft Solitaire!! That alone is a reason I’m not getting another app - and this one I might as well delete. Ad-craziness abounds!!! Sick & tired of it.
Doesn’t even let me finish the puzzle before it takes it away!!!! Don’t even tell me to send info to developer!!!

This used to be an enjoyable game. I’m deleting it. It has now become a cheating money grubbing ad machine. I play every day. Complete the daily challenge every day. Lately when I open the game a day or two of past already completed days have been erased. This of course means I’m subjected to even more ads. But the really interesting part is that I’ve already earned a trophy for completing 10 or 11 games, and after the games disappear, the trophy does not. So I’m not crazy, I didn’t miss a day (or two or three) or I would get a trophy for completing the required number of games. Since I already had done so, no duplicate trophy. Catch up the games. Come back in next day. Poof! Two days are missing. What a disgusting display of unmitigated greed! No thanks. Cheat all you want; I’d rather pay someone with integrity than be ripped off by a scam artist.

The latest update (circa July 2024) says its for optimization and improved stability. Maybe but it’s a mistake to install it. After updating, ads now appear at the top of the screen while you’re playing. Ads between games is annoying enough. While playing is too much.

I simply cannot stand playing this updated game. I try to focus on the game and do my best to ignore the ads. These ads try to draw our attention away from the reason we want to play this game.

What idiot thought displaying ads during the game is a good idea? Increased revenue from more ads? You won’t get more revenue if we stop playing. I’ll wait for the next update to see if the author fixes this. If not, I’m done with this game.

I've been playing Spider from Mobilityware for years. I like the company and it's philosophy so I was quite unprepared for the advertising assault when I started playing their version of Mahjong.

The occasional ad for a different game is annoying but bearable. The unplayable status comes from lengthy documercials for very worthy groups dealing with refugees or hunger. If I had money I'd give them some, or would have before this assault. ( No other description fits) Now I'm so angry that if I did have some money I wouldn't donate.

There is no way to turn it off, no X to cancel. One ad in 24 hours would be ok but these are turning up every three or four games. NOT RELAXING! My current solution is to go do something else for 15 or 20 minutes. Usually it will have gone on to a game by then.

I downloaded and tried out 6 different Mahjong games and liked this one far better. But this issue completely negates the reasons I play this. Either this gets fixed or MahjongSolitaire goes into the trash despite all its great qualities.

UPDATE one hour later:
I went back to play a while hoping for some ad free time. One game, then a non cancelable ad for pillows. Another game, an ad for mesh patients (?) I'm officially done now. Too bad.

I have been playing this game for a long time and then you started having events and at first it eas fun but your have it where instead of having 25-30 you now have it 50-75 and I don’t know about you but even though I am retired I don’t have time to sit around and play that many games over all 7 of the solitaire and mahjong games I play as that put it at least 300 games a day and that is just on my iPad. Please either make it less levels to play or give us the option in settings to not see them because it is impossible to even play 75 games in 7 days. So I now have gone back to just my daily challenges and goals and skip the events totally and even then I don’t get a chance everyday to play the daily challenges. So either make the events more reasonable ot give us the option of not seeing them at all in the settings.

I like the game, I like the very clean tiles and contrast between tiles that can be lifted, and those that can't. But the ad banner rotation kills it. Too distracting. Yes, let me watch and advert before playing a puzzle, but ditch the super annoying ad banner, that every ten seconds changes to another advert that is birghtly colored, flashing, moving, ... And I know what the dev response will be: pay for no ads. No, I don't need or do xx monthly subscriptions for puzzles that I play when I am not feeling well. I am happy with a little bit of ad support, and I make sure to click on interesting ads as they come and check things out, maybe install another app, etc - but none the top 10 most spammed games in rotation. This game would be relaxing and 5 * without the ad banner.

Although I would’ve greatly preferred to have paid for this game in order to get rid of ads, I have tolerated the ads so far since there is no way, apparently, to do that. However, I’ve now deleted and will not download or play this game again because the ads no longer have an escape. The only way to get rid of these ants is to exit the game altogether. All that is provided is the double arrow repeatedly, which, every time, takes you to MahjongSolitaire Store to buy it or to download it or play it for free. There are no X’s to escape the particular ad. I won’t play games that try to force me to download other games I do not want!

I love this version as it easily beats out any others I’ve used for ease of use and friendliness. It easy to understand and fun to play and the daily challenges, while I would enjoy more difficult ones, are still a plus.

I would, however, like to mention two things to the devs. It *EATS* battery life even when I turn the screen brightness all the way down. That really needs to be optimized. I would also like a $1-2 option to get rid of the ads and maybe unlock some other options like backgrounds and card faces. Don’t get greedy like a lot of the others though.

I’ve been playing and enjoying this game for quite some time. However, a couple of days ago it suddenly said I couldn’t play the daily challenge without an Internet connection. This, even though I was connected via Wi-Fi on my iPhone 11, and have never had any problem playing the daily challenge. However for the last two days I cannot play it because it says I need an Internet connection. This is a shame because it is going to lead to me deleting this game if they don’t fix this problem. And normally I love Mobility Ware games and have several.

First, I was away from the game a couple of months. I recently came back and started playing the daily challenges. One of my goals today is to win three games in a row. I played 4 daily challenges, winning all on first try, but the goal indicator read just one win. I then played new games and got my second and third win. This is not the first time it has happened either. But this is the only glitch that I have ever seen in any of the games I have from this company.
I would like to suggest if possible to maybe add how many possible matches are available.
Thank you for great games.

I enjoy playing Mahjong, I have for years. I started playing over 20 years ago, after TBAs left me with short term memory loss. I felt the game could help improve memory recognition and retention. I’ve been hooked ever since. This version is fun and easy to level up, and each puzzle is different so you don’t get bored. The ads are easy to skip in 5 or 10 seconds so they’re not as bothersome as on most sites. The tiles are easy to see, even for someone who’s eyesight isn’t what it used to be. The only drawback, or maybe complaint, I have is the game is just too easy!! Don’t get me wrong, I like winning, but I just don’t expect to win EVERY TIME. I do still enjoy this game, and I’m NOT going to stop playing. It IS an ego boost to always win 👍🙂!

I’ve been playing Mahjong for a few months. I really enjoy the game itself. Unfortunately creators miss the mark on marketing tactics. The ads are not annoying in the way I don’t want see them. I understand I can pay to see them disappear. But, I came to mahjong from the ad on solitaire. The ads are annoying in the way they put me off ever downloading a game I may enjoy. The King and his annoyingly, ear piercing, woah….” The volume at which they play are ear drum breaking with headphones. This is problematic when most people aren’t sitting in silence while playing these games. The only volume control for the ads is via physically turning sound off through my phone controls. I’m constantly turning volume down during the ad and back up once it’s over. I’d definitely download and try more games if the ads were a much more pleasant experience…

This game is absolutely amazing! It is very pleasant and addicting! I use this game to calm me down for sleep and it works like a charm! When ever I use it I find it very helpful, calming and relaxing. I go on to play my daily challenge everyday and I end up for playing for 30 minutes to an hour more! I do find that when I complete a level and get my reward puzzle, the puzzle does not match with the word it had been given. For instance I completed level 12 and I got a new puzzle and the picture was supposed to demonstrate “jaws” but the picture that it had for an example looked like a capitol I or this emoji, ♊️. I really enjoy that when you reach a new level you get a reward but the rewards don’t exactly make that much sense. Again really great app! I would highly recommend to people of all ages! Thank you too all of the creators of MahjongSolitaire . I wish I figured it out sooner!

Overall, I’ve enjoyed my multiple years playing this game. The backgrounds, the card designs, the perks for being a subscriber are all great. I’ve enjoyed the addition of “events” although this is where things get a little strange. Being a single man, I felt a little uncomfortable playing “lovin’ lollipops” and “growing up fast”. I, however, did enjoy the “Christmas” and “winter solstice”. But “begging for bacon” instead of anything to do with New Year’s Day? That was so bizarre I had to say something.
I have to say too that the challenge of using lucky tiles to match a specific tile is ridiculously hard. It’s the only one where the algorithm actively fights you. It buries your target tile, actively avoids matching it, or, most frustratingly, doesn’t count it if your target tile is the lucky tile! The rest of the challenges are easy. This one is almost impossible.

I have not been able to stop playing this since I accidentally downloaded it! It is a truer version of how Mahjong is actually played: It is a game of Strategy, and it makes your brain work pretty hard to keep your scores up. I’m very competitive, so I have had to really work at this so I don’t have to “reshuffle”...Lol! Try ~ You will very much enjoy playing and might just find yourself a wee bit addicted...(Yes ~ I’m already there ☺️!) I want to also add that it is additionally very relaxing, even as you know that your brain is working overtime...You Are Going To Love This!!!

I love the sounds that go along with playing. The click of the tiles, the gentle wind chimes as I am playing, and the fireworks when I win!! The options to go back and reshuffle allow for more wins, but I don’t feel like I’m cheating. So far the ads are not too annoying. It’s usually one ad before each new game. I’ve been playing solitaire where I can buy fish for different aquariums that I earn. The ads are bad, tho! I’m spending my time between the two now, and leaning more to this Mahjong because it’s so peaceful.

This game is always what I do in my free time, either when I’m bored or just wanting something fun! Fun puzzles, good progression system, and daily challenges. You have access to every basic part of the game, even without membership! It’s hard to lose, and just a peaceful way to take your mind off of stress in free time. The basic gameplay doesn’t require WiFi, which not only makes it playable any time, but can help with ads (; (unless you have cellular data)! Keep it up, MobilityWare, this is great!

This sort of game is my speed. I don’t go for shoot-em-ups, racing games, or action. While it’s not a taxing brain teaser like some of my other favorite games, it does keep me thinking and focused. I enjoy the music and often listen with headphones. The ads are not intrusive but I would like to have a way to pay this developer to turn them off. The tiles are easy to see with my limited vision and I like the ability to tap to play or drag the tiles to play. I’ve tried several mah-jongg games before, but this is the best so far.

I for one don’t like to be timed when I’m playing a game like this, so thank god this game doesn’t do that. I’ve been playing for a little over a week and I’m level 642. The title rewards for leveling up is kind of random, but the new board rewards are great. It’s just a nice chill game that you can play while watching tv or whatever else you want to do. This is the first time I’ve ever written a review for a game, but I really feel like this one deserves it. The ads can be annoying but if you play another one of their games for a bit you can get a discount on the ad free version and believe me it makes a difference in the enjoyment department. To anyone looking nice simple mindless game you can chill to, I highly recommend this one

The only thing that would make this game better, is if the developers made it so that those of us that pay for a subscription, can get new daily goals immediately after finishing the ones we have. Having to wait 24 hours for new goals kinda takes the thrill out of the games. We should be able to finish the goals and instantly get new ones to aim for. The 24 hour wait is annoying. Also, with the different jigsaw puzzles that we complete. Why not make it so that we can use the completed puzzles as backgrounds? For those who have paid subscriptions, there’s very little extra for us. The only thing is the 4 or so backgrounds that are for subscriptions, and they are very plain and boring, and no ads. We should get so much more. Like the completed puzzles to be used as backgrounds, and new goals immediately after completing them.