# Mahjong Zen Garden — Mindful Tile Match Puzzles

> Mindful Tile Match Puzzles (iPhone/iPad app by Anulfo Acosta.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-zen-garden/id6764460470 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Anulfo Acosta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893648915)
- Category: Games, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-05-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-15
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-zen-garden/id6764460470/reviews.md

## What is Mahjong Zen Garden?

Match. Breathe. Repeat.

Mahjong Zen Garden is a calm, modern take on the timeless tile-matching puzzle. Match free pairs of identical tiles to clear the board — wrapped in warm earth tones designed for long, unhurried play sessions.


FIVE HAND-TUNED LAYOUTS

• Stone Pyramid — the modern classic (144 tiles)
• Shanghai Turtle — the iconic shell shape (144 tiles)
• Dragon — long, sweeping horizontal stretch (144 tiles)
• Cathedral — tall and narrow (144 tiles)
• Riverstones — quick play (72 tiles, perfect for a coffee break)


DAILY CHALLENGE

A new puzzle every day, the same one for every player worldwide. Build your win streak and see how long you can keep it going. Miss a day, lose your streak — it's that simple, that compelling.


QUIET POLISH

• Smooth animations and gentle haptics
• Soft pond-ripple feedback on every match
• Warm, eye-friendly dark visuals
• Designed for iPhone and iPad


THOUGHTFUL GAMEPLAY

• Hint system to unstick you
• Undo any move
• Shuffle when you're stuck
• Always-solvable boards (no impossible games)
• Full 144-tile set: all suits, winds, dragons, flowers, and seasons


TRACK YOUR PROGRESS

• Best times per layout
• Win streak tracking
• Worldwide Game Center leaderboards
• Detailed stats screen


PERSONALIZE WITH THEMES

Unlock alternate earth-tone palettes:
• Maple — embers at the end of summer
• Sakura — petals on still water
• Bamboo Grove — mist through the forest


NO PRESSURE

• No timers (unless you want to track your time)
• No energy or lives system
• No interruptions during gameplay
• Play offline, anytime, anywhere


GENEROUS FREE TIER

• All 5 layouts free
• Daily Challenge free
• 3 hints per game free
• Watch a short ad for an extra hint, or upgrade to Remove Ads forever


Whether you're a Mahjong veteran or new to tile-matching puzzles, Mahjong Zen Garden is a quiet, beautiful way to play. Match tiles, beat your best time, and unwind.

Privacy: We don't collect personal data. Game Center sign-in is optional.

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In-App Purchases:
• Theme Packs (Maple, Sakura, Bamboo Grove) — $1.99 each
• Remove Ads Forever — $3.99

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sakura | $1.99 | one-time |
| Maple | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bamboo Grove | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-06-12

A beautiful new look.

- Redesigned tiles: warm ivory with hand-carved, ink-colored characters, the timeless feel of a real Mahjong set
- Softer, calmer table and lighting for longer, more relaxing sessions
- Cleaner, more readable board so free tiles stand out at a glance
- Refreshed menus and a modern frosted-glass interface
- Performance and stability improvements under the hood

Same quiet, no-pressure Mahjong. Now even nicer to look at.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-06

No release notes.

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All apps by Anulfo Acosta: https://appshunter.io/developer/1893648915

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