# Shanghai Majong — Play mahjong with cards

> Classic Chinese tile-matching puzzle game for mobile devices. (iPhone/iPad app by PLAYERS.ONE LTDA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shanghai-majong/id1187641822 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PLAYERS.ONE LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647228900)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Card
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 644 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 103 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2017-04-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shanghai-majong/id1187641822/reviews.md

## What is Shanghai Majong?

Whether you only have a few minutes to spend, or hours, this is a classic Chinese game with simple rules and relaxing gameplay, available on your mobile devices!

The goal is to clear the playing area of tiles by matching pairs. You may only remove a pair of tiles if they both satisfy the following criteria: 
- There are no pieces directly to the left or right of the tile you wish to remove. 
- There are no pieces directly above any part of it.
You can only remove the tiles one pair at a time.

In addition to being a fun way to pass the time, Mahjong Solitaire is also a great way to support health by developing concentration, improving cognition, increasing memory skills and decreasing anxiety.

This game is also known as Mah Jongg, Mah Jong, Mah-jong, Majong, Mahjongg, Mahjongg, Kyodai, Majiang or Taipei.

FEATURES
- Optimized for mobile devices: clean user interface and large tiles to play.
- Daily challenges: complete new challenges each day.
- Different themes: custom backgrounds and tiles.
- Four difficulties: for beginners to experts.
- A unique random board generator: complete all daily challenges to unlock unlimited gameplay.
- New community group: join our player's community and have fun interacting with current members.
- No interference with music player: listen to your favorite songs while playing.

Feedback? Suggestions? Issues? Please contact us at support@players.one or from within the app itself. Your feedback is valuable to us, ​and we’ll do our best to assist you.

## Key features

- Tile-matching gameplay
- Daily challenges
- Customizable themes
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Random board generator
- Player community

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shanghai-majong/id1187641822/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great game

*2021-05-09, version 1.6*

I really enjoy this game!

### 4/5 — Keeps me alert,

*2020-09-14, version 1.6*

I love this game, and the large letters are so easy to see.

### 5/5 — Majong

*2019-04-09, version 1.6*

Ok I have played better ones

### 5/5 — Fun game

*2018-03-05, version 1.6*

Love the tile sets. Best looking Easter tiles I've seen anywhere.

### 5/5 — Fun game!

*2018-02-15, version 1.6*

I enjoy playing this game!
I would like to be able to play more layouts and be able to choose the layouts I like best.

### 2/5 — Shanghai Majong

*2018-02-07, version 1.6*

I love to play Majong...but not this one.  Every time I start to play, it gives the directions as if I never played before, even if I’ve done 20+ levels.  Too many ads, and when you try to “X” one out, the X is in a different place.  Then, when I click (touch) the X, nothing happens till, & out of frustration, I stop playing.  Or if I keep trying to X the ad out, it eventually it goes to the App Store for the game in the ad that I don’t want.  This game is too frustrating.  I’m deleting it!

### 2/5 — Good for beginners

*2017-11-17, version 1.3*

I would like the choice to turn off the help. If it takes me too long to see a pair they highlight the answer. 
Can I only play 3 games per day?
There are better mahjong games but at least I can see the tiles without staining my eyes.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2017-10-14, version 1.3*

Easy to learn! Addictive!

## Frequently asked questions about Shanghai Majong

### What is Shanghai Majong?

Shanghai Majong is a classic Chinese tile-matching puzzle game optimized for mobile devices. The objective is to clear the playing area by matching pairs of tiles according to specific rules. It's designed for relaxing gameplay and can be enjoyed for short or extended periods.

### What are the main features of Shanghai Majong?

Key features include optimized mobile gameplay with a clean interface and large tiles, daily challenges, various themes for customization, four difficulty levels from beginner to expert, and a random board generator. It also offers a player community and allows users to listen to music while playing.

### How do I play Shanghai Majong?

The goal is to clear the board by matching pairs of tiles. A pair can only be removed if the tiles have no pieces directly to their left or right, and no pieces directly above any part of them. You can only remove one pair at a time.

### Is Shanghai Majong free to play?

Yes, the app is free to download and play. It is supported by ads, and there are options for in-app purchases, though no specific details on what these purchases entail are provided in the description.

### What are the benefits of playing Shanghai Majong?

Beyond being a fun way to pass the time, playing Mahjong Solitaire can support cognitive health. It helps develop concentration, improve cognition, increase memory skills, and decrease anxiety.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.3 — 2024-12-01

- Christmas theme enhanced: meet the most festive part of the year with your beloved Mahjong game.

To provide you a top-notch mahjong experience, we listen to your feedback and bring updates to the App Store regularly.​
Thanks for playing!​

### 1.6.2 — 2023-03-31

- Christmas theme enhanced: meet the most festive part of the year with your beloved Mahjong game.

To provide you a top-notch mahjong experience, we listen to your feedback and bring updates to the App Store regularly.​
Thanks for playing!​

### 1.6 — 2017-11-26

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

- Christmas theme enhanced: meet the most festive part of the year with your beloved Mahjong game.

To provide you a top-notch mahjong experience, we listen to your feedback and bring updates to the App Store regularly.​
Thanks for playing!​

### 1.5 — 2017-11-22

- Settings: users now can choose to enable or disable hints assistance.

To provide you a top-notch mahjong experience, we listen to your feedback and bring updates to the App Store regularly.​
Thanks for playing!​

### 1.4 — 2017-11-11

- Ready for the new iPhone X;
- New community group: join our player's community and have fun interacting with current members;
- Random Boards: complete all daily challenges to unlock unlimited gameplay.

To provide you a top-notch mahjong experience, we listen to your feedback and bring updates to the App Store regularly.​
Thanks for playing!​

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