# Mahjong Star! — 564 Mahjong Solitaires.

> Tile-matching solitaire game with numerous layouts and customization options. (iPhone/iPad app by Jose Varela.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-star/id1278894124 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jose Varela](https://appshunter.io/developer/336500035)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 90 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 102 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-09-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-star/id1278894124/reviews.md

## What is Mahjong Star!?

The goal is to remove all the tiles from the board. You may remove only paired free tiles. The tile is free when there are no tiles either to the left or to the right from it.

- 564 Board layouts
- 3D Rotation.
-  8 Tiles set (Traditional,Wood,Neon,Paintings,Animals,Objects,Fruits and Sculptures).
- 40 Backgrounds.
- Universal Game. You can play on phones and tablets.
- HD Images.
- All puzzles can be solved.
- Easy change the Layouts with de arrow  buttons in the top of the game.
- Infinite Undo, Hints, Shuffle. Easy access at the bottom of the board.
- Light: you decide to illuminate the entire Layout, or only the clickable tiles.
- Tile set design for easy recognition.
- Score based on the time elapsed between matches. Less time more points.
- Each Board has a High Score that you can beat.
- Relaxing oriental music.

## Key features

- 564 board layouts
- 3D rotation
- 8 tile sets
- 40 backgrounds
- Infinite undo, hints, shuffle
- Score based on time

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-star/id1278894124/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2024-12-11*

Best mahjong I played and ads weren't to bad. With update now ads continue to stay over tiles and won't go away. Aggravating to say the least.

### 2/5 — Best Mahjong Game - Latest Update Fails to Fix Glitches

*2020-05-24*

By far this is the best Mahjong game I have been able to find but it has major glitches that are way overdue to be fixed. 

It plays smoothly and has lots of options.  Tiles are distinct and the board is easy to read.

The app was recently updated - and as far as I can see the only fixes were to get ads to work and update the Unity startup screen.  None of the glitches have been addressed - even after the developer has been notified of them for years - I still get the feeling the developer don’t care - this update was to generate revenue - not to improve gameplay.

Despite the description it appears the game does not display more than one hint (I believe it should cycle through all hints.) There also are situations where tiles that are not on an edge show as being eligible to be matched and actually can be matched although a careful examination of the board shows they should be blocked.  This seems to occur with regularity when you use the undo command.

I think the game should have an option to restart the board you are currently playing.

### 4/5 — Boo Ads

*2020-03-18*

Too many ads

### 5/5 — Terrible what happened to the wonderful game I paid $3.99 for?

*2019-04-01*

Terrible what happened to the wonderful game I paid $3.99 for? Now all these adds keep popping up and not even an option to pay to turn them off.

### 5/5 — Mahjong star 👍👍👯

*2017-12-09*

5star cuz this app dnloads fast and plays great no problems what so ever 😎

### 4/5 — Majhong

*2017-09-25*

This is one of the faster tile clears I've been able to find. I wish there were more tile pics but there are a lot of good backgrounds & plenty of boards to choose from and the graphics are a pleasure to see.

### 5/5 — PlayGeo1976

*2017-09-22*

Great game interesting twist to an all time great mind trainer

## Frequently asked questions about Mahjong Star!

### What is Mahjong Star!?

Mahjong Star! is a tile-matching puzzle game where the objective is to remove all tiles from the board by pairing free tiles. It features 564 unique board layouts and various customization options.

### Does Mahjong Star! have ads?

Yes, Mahjong Star! contains advertisements. This allows the game to be offered for free to players.

### Can I play Mahjong Star! offline?

The provided data does not specify if Mahjong Star! can be played offline. However, many puzzle games of this nature are playable without an internet connection.

### How many tile sets are available in Mahjong Star!?

Mahjong Star! offers 8 different tile sets, including Traditional, Wood, Neon, Paintings, Animals, Objects, Fruits, and Sculptures, allowing for visual customization.

### What devices does Mahjong Star! support?

Mahjong Star! is a universal game and can be played on iPhones and iPads, offering HD images for a clear visual experience.

### Is Mahjong Star! suitable for all ages?

Mahjong Star! has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and players of all ages. The gameplay is non-violent and focuses on puzzle-solving.

### How is the scoring calculated in Mahjong Star!?

Scores in Mahjong Star! are based on the time elapsed between matches; completing matches faster results in more points. Each board also has a high score that players can aim to beat.

### When was Mahjong Star! last updated?

Mahjong Star! was last updated on December 16, 2025, indicating regular maintenance and potential improvements to the game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.3 — 2025-12-16

Improvements in performance and stability.

### 1.4.2 — 2025-04-26

Improvements in performance and stability.

### 1.4.1 — 2023-09-25

Improvements in performance and stability.

### 1.4 — 2023-01-06

Improvements in performance and stability.

### 1.2 — 2021-02-24

Improvements in performance and stability.

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All apps by Jose Varela: https://appshunter.io/developer/336500035

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