# BamBuddies — Organize Your Mahjong Games

> Social app for organizing and finding mahjong games and players. (iPhone/iPad app by Caribou LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bambuddies/id6763535021 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Caribou LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895361999)
- Category: Games, Board
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bambuddies/id6763535021/reviews.md

## What is BamBuddies?

BamBuddies is the social home for mahjong lovers. Whether you're a seasoned player looking for a regular crew or new to the tiles and eager to learn, BamBuddies connects you with local games and players.

KEY FEATURES

• Find Games — Discover open mahjong games in your neighborhood. Filter by date, skill level, and distance.

• Host a Game — Create a game in under a minute. Invite friends, set the style (American, Chinese, Hong Kong), pick a spot, and go.

• Build Your Crew — Start or join a Group to keep your regulars together. Schedule recurring games, chat in group threads.

• Real-Time Updates — Get notified when your games fill up, when someone bails, or when a friend invites you.

• Bring-Item Coordination — Who's bringing snacks? Who's got drinks? Assign and claim items so nothing's forgotten.

• Table Management — Running multiple tables? Assign players to tables with one tap.

• Calendar Integration — Add games to your calendar, check for conflicts before you accept an invite.

Built by and for the mahjong community. No bots, no ads disguised as features, no engagement hacks — just a clean way to get people together over tiles.

Whether you play American mahjong at Mom's kitchen table or Chinese mahjong with your monthly crew, BamBuddies helps you keep the tradition going.

## Key features

- Discover local mahjong games
- Host games quickly
- Build and manage player groups
- Real-time game updates
- Item coordination for events
- Table management
- Calendar integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bambuddies/id6763535021/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Game On!! The best way to get mahjong on the calendar.

*2026-07-25*

Bam Buddies is a game changer. No more endless group texts trying to figure out who’s available or where you’re playing. The app makes it incredibly easy to schedule games with friends, organize your player list, and keep everyone on the same page. Smart, Intuitive… an organizer’s dream.

### 5/5 — Great Way to Organize

*2026-06-20*

Such a fun, user-friendly interface. It makes coordinating games with my friends who are also beginners so much less stressful!

### 5/5 — Texas Mahjong

*2026-06-19, version 1.1.46*

Great way to set up games!! No more long text chains. Easy to use!!

### 5/5 — Amazing & helpful

*2026-06-18*

I absolutely love this app. It makes organizing a Mahjong party effortless and keeps everything running smoothly.

### 5/5 — So fun and easy!

*2026-06-17*

I love being invited to mahjong games with this app!  It’s so helpful to have all the details and who is coming in one place instead of scrolling through a bunch of texts.

### 5/5 — Best app for mahj meetups!

*2026-06-14*

I love this app!  Once you set the game up if someone doesn’t respond it gives a gentle reminder. Great work developers - you thought of everything!

### 5/5 — Great Way to stay organized!

*2026-06-14*

Love having a way to keep all my Mahjong in one place! Love how I can create my own events and also track invitations to other games! So fun to stay organized!

### 5/5 — Great Mahj Game Addition

*2026-06-14, version 1.1.41*

Excited to build into my group circles.  Super easy to get started!  Great job!!!!

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-06-14*

I am new to the Mahjong and it’s been so easy finding games to play and the app is easy to navigate through! Recommend to everyone!

### 5/5 — Great app for coordinating

*2026-06-14*

Easy to use. Makes scheduling less of a hassle for one off or regular play. Amazing it’s free and no ads.

## Frequently asked questions about BamBuddies

### What mahjong styles does BamBuddies support?

BamBuddies supports American, Chinese, and Hong Kong mahjong styles. You can select the desired style when hosting a game.

### Can I find mahjong games offline with BamBuddies?

BamBuddies is designed to connect you with local games and players, which typically requires an internet connection. It facilitates real-time updates and discovery of open games in your neighborhood.

### Does BamBuddies offer multiplayer features?

Yes, BamBuddies is built around multiplayer mahjong. You can host games, invite friends, join existing games, and build crews to play with regularly.

### How does BamBuddies help with game organization?

BamBuddies simplifies organization by allowing you to host games in under a minute, assign players to tables, coordinate who brings items like snacks and drinks, and integrate games into your personal calendar.

### What is the age rating for BamBuddies?

BamBuddies has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is BamBuddies updated?

The latest version of BamBuddies is 1.1.56, and it was last updated on June 23, 2026. This indicates regular updates to improve the app.

### Does BamBuddies have ads?

No, BamBuddies is ad-free. The description explicitly states 'no ads disguised as features, no engagement hacks — just a clean way to get people together over tiles.'

### What devices are supported by BamBuddies?

BamBuddies is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is not currently listed for Android or other platforms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.89 — 2026-08-18

Some of the people you invite never hear a word from us — we have no email for
them, or they're not on the app yet. Until now nothing told you who. Your home
screen now shows exactly who we couldn't reach, and lets you send them the
invite in one go.

Also in this update:
• Emails and texts now show the game's own time zone, and say which one
• Create your own club from the app
• Share a game to any messaging app
• Score ladders, edit what people bring, see who a poll went to
• Filter your games list by upcoming, played, declined or no reply
• A long list of club manager fixes

### 1.1.84 — 2026-08-06

Your feedback, built:

• Find your games faster — My Games now has filters: Upcoming, Past, and Declined. Changed your mind about a game you declined? It's one tap to find it and accept.
• Edit what to bring — hosts can now add, remove, and update the bring list after a game is created (Change Game → What to bring).
• Need more than one tile set? Set how many of an item you need — each one can be claimed by a different player. Perfect for multi-table games.
• Polls show who's included — everyone in a poll can now see who else was asked and who's voted.
• League scoring options — clubs can rank season standings by weighted average with a minimum-games rule, so consistency wins.
• Clearer message timestamps, tidier group member lists, and other polish.

### 1.1.83 — 2026-08-02

New Group Text feature - once you create a game you can now text everyone in your game in one step. This helps your friends better understand that there is a pending game invite from you!

### 1.1.82 — 2026-07-28

See every table, not just yours
On a game with more than one table, the game screen now shows how each table is filling up, so you can tell at a glance where a seat is still open instead of only seeing your own table.

A clearer group roster
Group members now show who owns the group and who helps run it, and anyone who hasn't joined the app yet is clearly marked. Tap someone to open their profile.

Plus general fixes and stability improvements.

### 1.1.80 — 2026-07-27

PLAYERS
• Notification sounds — new, and off by default. Turn them on under
  Profile › Notifications › Push Notifications.
• More control over what you're notified about: five notification types
  that had no switch now have one.
• Changed your mind? You can now re-RSVP to a game within the allowed window.
• Create a game: a clearer flow that shows you what's next, Favorites opens
  in the middle of the screen, and you can now pull your Favorites from all
  your games, not just saved ones.
• Discover: the map refreshes as you move it, clubs and games stack into one
  pin instead of overlapping, and games open to new players stand out.
• Fixed: players no longer disappear from the seating on multi-table games.
• Fixed: player counts on multi-table games were wrong — a three-table game
  no longer says it's full when it isn't.
• Fixed: Attach a screenshot when you report a problem.

CLUBS
• Club pages: tap a club anywhere in the app to open its page.
• Join a club straight from its page — including clubs that charge, where
  the price is shown on the Join button before you commit.
• Members get two new tabs: Messages for club announcements

## More apps by Caribou LLC

- [RacketBuddies](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racketbuddies/id6776818444)

All apps by Caribou LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1895361999

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*
