# ShisenSho — Super Simple Mahjong Puzzle

> Standard Mahjong Solitaire puzzle game for mobile devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Yuki Takeda.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shisensho/id1093873872 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yuki Takeda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021096508)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2016-03-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shisensho/id1093873872/reviews.md

## What is ShisenSho?

This is standard Shisen-Sho (Shanghai) Mahjong Solitaire game

## Key features

- Classic Mahjong Solitaire gameplay
- Simple and intuitive interface
- Relaxing puzzle challenge
- Standard Shanghai rules

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shisensho/id1093873872/reviews.md

### 2/5 — 広告

*2023-08-02*

とうとうスキップのできない、長めの広告が出現しだしました。
出る度にアプリを再起動…。
非常に残念です。

### 2/5 — A small change, but what was the point?

*2022-06-19, version 2.2*

2017.07.26 (BEFORE 10.3.3 update) This has been a great app so far aside from the fact that it runs upside-down on my iPad Air. :( After playing several games this morning, the app has suddenly started crashing every two minutes (or less). I tried restarting my iPad, but it made no difference. I'm unable to make more than half a dozen matches before it crashes and sets up a new game! 2017.07.26 (AFTER iOS 10.3.3 update) The app is back to normal now: it *STILL* runs upside down. :( If the developer ever decides to fix the orientation of this app, I’ll gladly rate it at 5 stars... 2021.02.27 (after app version 2.0 release) Oh, something's changed! Oops, selecting reset doesn't start a new game now, it just clears the screen COMPLETELY leaving users who want to continue playing with only one option: close and reopen the app. Weird! And it STILL runs upside-down so I have to remove the keyboard from my iPad and rotate it in order to play (nothing new there). :(

### 5/5 — Shisen-Sho update

*2021-03-15, version 2.2*

Did update today and now game is smaller in size.   Is there any way to enlarge it back to original size.    Have been playing this for years and love it but don’t like smaller size.   Also with this being first time I ever did an update and it has reshuffle, when reshuffle game complete, I can’t get it to restart without going to home page.

### 5/5 — No longer works

*2021-01-20, version 1.7*

Since the latest update it will no longer reset on iOS 12.5.1 rendering it unusable. 

Thank you for the update, it works perfectly now!!

### 4/5 — Does the job

*2020-12-02*

From my singular time playing it so far it’s pretty good. The functions that it has (clicking tiles, menu, and reset) it’s good. But there is no way of changing the difficulty or style of play. There is also no scoring. But if you just want to play the game with none of that then this is great. 

Ps: yes, I have won a game ;)

### 3/5 — Love the game, but

*2020-10-29*

Would get five stars if there was a way to save a game in progress.

### 2/5 — 分からない

*2020-06-07*

手詰まりなのか、まだいけるのか、ヒントも何もないので、リセットするしかない。やや消化不良。

### 3/5 — Has anyone ever won this game?

*2019-12-03*

See title. Has anyone ever won this?

### 4/5 — Great game fix auto rotation

*2018-12-17*

Great game as it gives nothing away. The auto rotation needs fixing as it is always upside down. Some iPad cases are only in one position

### 3/5 — Ads are annoying

*2018-11-18, version 1.4*

I like playing this game, but the ads on the top left corner is super annoying, especially when it keeps changing and flashing. I have tried to get rid of it to no avail.
Otherwise it’s a good game:

## Frequently asked questions about ShisenSho

### What is ShisenSho?

ShisenSho is a standard Mahjong Solitaire puzzle game, also known as Shanghai Mahjong. The objective is to clear all tiles from the board by matching identical pairs.

### How do you play ShisenSho?

You play by finding and matching two identical tiles that are not blocked by other tiles. Matched tiles are removed from the board, and the game continues until all tiles are cleared or no more matches can be made.

### Is ShisenSho free to play?

Yes, ShisenSho is free to download and play. It is supported by advertisements.

### Does ShisenSho have ads?

Yes, ShisenSho contains advertisements. This allows the game to be offered for free to players.

### What devices can I play ShisenSho on?

ShisenSho is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS platforms.

### What is the age rating for ShisenSho?

ShisenSho has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and players of all ages.

### How often is ShisenSho updated?

The latest version of ShisenSho is 2.3, and it was last updated on May 27, 2024. Updates typically include bug fixes and performance improvements.

### What is the user rating for ShisenSho?

ShisenSho has an average rating of 3.9 stars based on 8 ratings. This indicates a generally positive but mixed user reception.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3 — 2024-05-27

fixed some bugs

### 2.2 — 2021-03-14

fixed layouts after shuffle

### 2.1 — 2021-03-07

Fixed an issue where the MENU button would be smaller on certain devices.

### 2.0 — 2021-02-23

・UI improvements
・Alert of screw up
・Shuffle

### 1.7 — 2021-01-20

fix bug that the game could not be reset in iOS12

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