# ShangaiPoker > Mahjong-style matching game using Western playing cards. (iPhone/iPad app by Veryphone.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shangaipoker/id335062304 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Veryphone](https://appshunter.io/developer/316953192) - Category: Games, Card, Puzzle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.60/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 87 MB - Languages: French (France), German (Germany), British English, European Spanish, Italian - Released: 2009-10-24 - Data updated: 2026-08-31 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shangaipoker/id335062304/reviews.md ## What is ShangaiPoker? Shanghai Poker is a game of Mahjong with poker cards (square, pin, heart, clover). The idea came to me because I could not think well with Chinese symbols and pairs to make especially with the different families (seasons, flowers, dragons, etc ...) So I thought why not make the same game principle but with traditional cards usually used in the west. The principle remains the same: click on the identical cards to remove them completely and clear the game board. Card can be selected if and only if, it is called 'available'. Availability is, no other card does cover the blocks no other on the right and the left. You can change the background image or the type of card. I still kept the option of playing with tiles of classic Mahjong for fans of the original game. The current game can be saved automatically when you exit the game to replay later. So good fun, and tell me if you like the idea? ## Key features - Mahjong gameplay with playing cards - Match identical cards to clear board - Customizable card backs and backgrounds - Option for classic Mahjong tiles - Automatic game saving - Offline play ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Background Sand | $0.99 | one-time | | Background Water | $0.99 | one-time | | Background Poker | $0.99 | one-time | | Background Casino | $0.99 | one-time | | Background Abstract | $0.99 | one-time | | Background Universe | $0.99 | one-time | | Tiles style Mahjong | $0.99 | one-time | | Tiles style BlackJack | $0.99 | one-time | | Tiles style Brisca | $0.99 | one-time | | version without Ads | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shangaipoker/id335062304/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Don't do it *2010-02-20* This game bites. You can't shuffle and you don't even get close to the end before it's stuck. And once u select a tile u have to touch it again to deselect. This one is a nope ## Frequently asked questions about ShangaiPoker ### What is ShangaiPoker? ShangaiPoker is a puzzle game that adapts the Mahjong matching principle using traditional Western playing cards instead of tiles. Players click on identical cards to remove them from the board, provided they are 'available' (not covered by other cards). ### Can I play ShangaiPoker offline? Yes, ShangaiPoker can be played offline. The game automatically saves your progress, allowing you to exit and resume your game later without needing an internet connection. ### Does ShangaiPoker have ads? Yes, ShangaiPoker contains advertisements. As a free game with in-app purchases, ads are displayed to support its development and continued availability. ### How do I win in ShangaiPoker? The goal of ShangaiPoker is to clear the entire game board by matching identical cards. Cards can only be selected if they are 'available,' meaning no other cards cover their left or right sides. ### What devices support ShangaiPoker? ShangaiPoker is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed for iOS users who enjoy puzzle and card games. ### How often is ShangaiPoker updated? The latest version of ShangaiPoker is 1.3, last updated on May 11, 2022. While updates may not be frequent, the game offers a stable experience for its players. ### What is the age rating for ShangaiPoker? ShangaiPoker has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for young children and contains no mature content. ### Can I customize the look of ShangaiPoker? Yes, you can change the background image and the type of cards used in ShangaiPoker. For fans of the original game, there is also an option to play with classic Mahjong tiles. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.3 — 2022-05-11 Bug fixes and functional improvements ### 1.2 — 2020-08-20 - Compatibility iOS 13, iPhone X, iPhone 11... - Possibility to test in-app purchases - Bug fixes and functional improvements ### 1.1 — 2015-03-03 - iOS7 and iPhone 5 compatibility - Universal application - New background pictures - New cards types ### 1.0 — 2009-10-24 No release notes. ## Apps similar to ShangaiPoker | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Onet Connect: Tile Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onet-connect-tile-puzzle/id6759817507) | — | Free | Games | | [Wingerdice](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingerdice/id6736904162) | — | Free | Games | | [Word Search Puzzle - 2D Words](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-puzzle-2d-words/id6759643476) | — | Free | Games | | [Circle Maze: Endless Labyrinth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-maze-endless-labyrinth/id6743696624) | — | Free | Games | | [Mahjong Classic 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-classic-2/id6752945450) | — | Free | Games | | [Cue4](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue4/id1665669286) | 4.7 (3) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Veryphone - [VeryTables](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verytables/id468637403) - [Dice game 10000](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dice-game-10000/id484002901) - [VeryDiab](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verydiab/id551276573) - [VeryFamily](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/veryfamily/id630045404) - [Dice game : 421](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dice-game-421/id719394172) All apps by Veryphone: https://appshunter.io/developer/316953192 --- *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 2026-08-31.*