# Mahjong With Cards — Chill Solitaire Puzzle Variant

> Solitaire puzzle game combining Mahjong rules with playing cards. (iPhone/iPad app by Jerre van der Hulst.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-with-cards/id868727684 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jerre van der Hulst](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116765866)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Card
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 945 App Store ratings · 171 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch
- Released: 2014-04-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-with-cards/id868727684/reviews.md

## What is Mahjong With Cards?

Play a relaxing game of solitaire that mixes the classic rules of Mahjong with a deck of regular playing cards.

Your challenge is to remove matching pairs of cards... but you can only remove cards that are not locked in by other cards.

"Mahjong Card aims to be a puzzle game to relax with, and it succeeds at that." --iCulture.nl review

Instead of tiles with Chinese symbols, Mahjong Cards uses the familiar playing cards from games such as klondike, bridge, and poker.

* Easy to learn yet challenging enough to keep you interested
* 60+ Puzzle layouts
* Unlimited undo, shuffles, and helpful hints
* No time limits, no pressure
* Highlight option that shows all free pairs
* Big, clearly readable cards
* Beautiful artwork and sounds
* Auto-saves your progress
* Listen to your own music while you play

If you enjoy playing solitaire card games, then you’ll love Mahjong Cards!

## Key features

- Mahjong and solitaire card mechanics
- Remove matching card pairs
- Unlock cards strategically
- Over 60 puzzle layouts
- Unlimited undo and hints
- No time limits
- Highlight free pairs

## What do users think of Mahjong With Cards?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Relaxing and challenging gameplay
- 🧠 Helps exercise the mind
- 🕰️ No time limits or pressure
- 🎨 Unique twist on Mahjong with cards

**Cons**

- 🔍 Difficulty distinguishing card depth/availability
- 🔍 Small card size can be hard to see
- 💤 Addictive and hard to stop playing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional glitches or crashes
- Difficulty exiting full-screen mode

**Most requested features**

- More level variety and difficulty options
- Larger card size or zoom functionality
- Scoring system or progress tracking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 171)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-with-cards/id868727684/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Mahjong cards

*2026-06-19, version 1.0.5*

Good game keeps you sharp
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### 5/5 — Mahjong with cards

*2026-06-03, version 1.0.5*

Can you make the cards bigger and bolder to see please 🙏 I’m blind and can’t see it at all

### 5/5 — Mahjong with cards

*2025-12-23, version 1.0.5*

Can you make the cards bigger and bolder to see please 🙏 I’m blind and can’t see it at all

### 5/5 — Mahjong cards

*2025-12-16, version 1.0.5*

Great game! I love playing it myself and so much fun playing it

### 5/5 — Mahjong with cards

*2025-11-24*

Can you make the cards bigger and bolder to see please 🙏 I’m blind and can’t see it that good

Did you get my message?

### 5/5 — Mahjong with cards

*2025-11-20*

Can you make the cards bigger and bolder to see please 🙏 I’m blind and can’t see it that good

### 5/5 — Plain Fun

*2025-02-02, version 1.0.5*

Visual scanning and pattern matching are great for the mind, and it’s just fun.

### 5/5 — Gram

*2024-04-21, version 1.0.4*

My favorite game!

### 5/5 — Gram

*2024-04-19*

Luv the game but I am locked out. Tried everything and nothing works even turning off I Pad. Thnx

### 4/5 — Mahjong Cards

*2024-01-20, version 1.0.4*

Very relaxing.  Recommend!

## Frequently asked questions about Mahjong With Cards

### What is Mahjong With Cards?

Mahjong With Cards is a relaxing puzzle game that merges the classic rules of Mahjong with a standard deck of playing cards. The objective is to remove matching pairs of cards, but you can only remove cards that are not blocked by others.

### How do I play Mahjong With Cards?

You play by removing matching pairs of cards. The key is to identify and remove cards that are not locked in by other cards. The game offers features like highlighting free pairs to help you find valid moves.

### Is Mahjong With Cards free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. It is supported by advertisements, which are displayed within the app. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees required to enjoy the game.

### What devices is Mahjong With Cards compatible with?

While specific device compatibility is not detailed, the app is designed for mobile devices. It features big, clearly readable cards and is suitable for anyone who enjoys playing solitaire card games on their phone or tablet.

### What makes this game different from regular Mahjong or Solitaire?

This game uniquely combines the tile-matching concept of Mahjong with the familiar playing cards used in traditional solitaire. Instead of Mahjong tiles, you'll find standard playing cards, offering a fresh puzzle experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2024-11-22

Updated the app to conform with modern standards

### 1.0.4 — 2015-06-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Small fixes

### 1.0.3 — 2014-11-15

Maintenance update for iOS 8

### 1.0.2 — 2014-05-16

Added a popup that asks for a review (but not one of those annoying ones). 

If you enjoy playing Mahjong Cards, then please consider leaving a rating or review in the App Store. It means a lot for the success of this app. Thanks!

### 1.0.1 — 2014-05-06

Small fixes.

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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 2026-08-14.*
