# zMahjong Mini — A Brain Game of Puzzle

> Speed-based tile-matching solitaire puzzle game with leaderboards. (iPhone/iPad app by ZHONGYUAN SHEN.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zmahjong-mini/id515792871 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ZHONGYUAN SHEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/385090494)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 23 more
- Released: 2012-04-11
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zmahjong-mini/id515792871/reviews.md

## What is zMahjong Mini?

This is the Mini Version of famous zMahjong Solitaire, or Zhongyuan Mahjong (Solitaire)!

zMahjong Solitaire is an extremely challenging and additive puzzle game that tens of thousands of people are challenging and enjoying every day!  

This Mini Version, being 1/4 of the full scale version, adopts same game rules but provides a totally different taste of game. It is speed. Your time will be recorded as precisely as 1/100 second. 

***Demo of How to Play in Youtube 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4lgXnHV0_M 

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***Game goal 
Clear the board by removing two same tiles each time as quickly as possible. 

***How to remove 
Condition 1: If two same tiles are on the same row or column and there are no other tiles between them, tap to remove them directly. 

Condition 2: If one tile can be moved to a new position where Condition 1 can be met by this tile and the other same tile, move this tile first and then tap the other to remove these two same tiles. 


****Game features 
The game proceeds with no hints, no help and no re-try. You can press the “End” button to see remaining removable pairs, but the game will end at the same time. 

***Others 
*It supports Chinese, English, Japanese and Traditional Chinese, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Swedish. 
*It supports leaderboard of Game Center with cetegories of completement times and best time. 
*It supports local leadearboard of best time.

## Key features

- Speed-focused gameplay
- Tile matching puzzle
- Leaderboard support
- Multiple language options
- No hints or retries


## Frequently asked questions about zMahjong Mini

### What is zMahjong Mini?

zMahjong Mini is a fast-paced solitaire puzzle game based on the rules of Mahjong. It challenges players to clear a board of tiles by matching identical pairs as quickly as possible.

### How do you play zMahjong Mini?

The goal is to remove two identical tiles at a time. Tiles can be removed if they are in the same row or column with no other tiles between them, or if one tile can be moved to meet this condition.

### Does zMahjong Mini have ads?

No, zMahjong Mini does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free gaming experience.

### What languages does zMahjong Mini support?

zMahjong Mini supports a wide range of languages including Chinese, English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and Swedish.

### Can I compete with other players in zMahjong Mini?

Yes, zMahjong Mini supports Game Center leaderboards for both completion times and best times, as well as a local leaderboard for best times.

### Is zMahjong Mini suitable for children?

zMahjong Mini has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players. The gameplay involves matching tiles and strategic thinking.

### What devices can I play zMahjong Mini on?

zMahjong Mini is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering a versatile gaming experience across Apple's mobile platforms.

### How often is zMahjong Mini updated?

The latest version of zMahjong Mini is 11.3, and it was last updated on December 27, 2025. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.3 — 2025-12-27

(Bug fixed & Happy 2026!) Improved game features and UI appearance

### 11.2 — 2025-03-05

1. Added automatic demo feature.  
2. Fixed bugs and improved performance.

### 11.1 — 2025-01-26

1. Added congratulations video; 2. Bug fixed.

### 11.0 — 2025-01-13

(System Updated) Improved game features and UI appearance

### 10.9 — 2024-06-22

Game is re-designed with doubled size and becomes more challenging.

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