# Mahjong: Letters and Words — Observation and Reading

> Observation and Reading (iPhone/iPad app by Nancy Gagne.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-letters-and-words/id6754294499 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nancy Gagne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834499539)
- Category: Education, Games, Board, Family
- Price: $6.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 218 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2025-11-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-letters-and-words/id6754294499/reviews.md

## What is Mahjong?

Developed by an experienced educator, this game helps children hone their observation skills, boost concentration, and take their first steps in letter recognition and reading short, high-frequency words.

Designed for ages 5 to 8, Mahjong: Letters and Words is ideal for parents and educators who want to support early literacy in a fun, motivating way.

**Game Rules**

Inspired by traditional solitaire Mahjong, the goal is to clear the board by matching identical tiles. You can select a tile only if it has at least one free side (left or right) and isn’t covered by another tile. Available tiles appear in white; blocked tiles are shown in gray.

**App Content**

- Observation and matching of simple pictures
- Recognition of uppercase and lowercase letters
- Reading of short, high-frequency words (e.g., the, and, is)
- Number recognition and reading from 1 to 100

**Educational Goals**

- Improve visual discrimination of letters, pictures, and numbers
- Encourage focus and sustained attention through play
- Support listening skills and recognition of common words
- Promote number recognition and reading from 1 to 100
- Reinforce memory of high-frequency words for reading and writing

**Key Features**

- Simple, intuitive rules
- Fun, progressively challenging levels
- Unlimited random boards
- Optional read-aloud feature
- Ideal for classroom or home use
- Suitable for students with dyslexia or ADHD
- No ads
- Fully playable offline


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-03-03

- Added Timer Mode
- Improved user interface

### 1.1.0 — 2026-02-10

- Improved visuals and sound effects
- Added new tile layouts for all difficulty levels

### 1.0 — 2025-11-12

No release notes.

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## More apps by Nancy Gagne

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All apps by Nancy Gagne: https://appshunter.io/developer/1834499539

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