Review · Card · Android · iOS
Mahjong Solitaire: Classic
Reviewed: 05 Jun 2026
Android · iOS
BitMango · 2018
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
33
Risk (RIS)
14
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
–
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.52 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
Mahjong Solitaire: Classic offers a relaxing and engaging puzzle experience that can enhance problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness. Players must plan their moves carefully to clear the board, fostering critical thinking and attention to detail. The game's simple mechanics make it accessible, while the variety of boards provides ongoing mental stimulation.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.38 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.06 | |
While the core gameplay is benign, 'Mahjong Solitaire: Classic' incorporates significant ad pressure, including banner, interstitial, and video ads, which can disrupt gameplay and create a frustrating experience. The game also uses in-app purchases for hints and an ad-free experience, which, combined with the ad pressure, could lead to spending prompts. Although not overtly manipulative in terms of compulsion loops, the presence of these monetization strategies warrants caution, especially for younger players who may be more susceptible to spending prompts and ad exposure.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $10/mo.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: concerns noted·GDPR-K — Assessed: concerns noted·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. Likely violations: monetisation that deliberately targets children.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. Likely violations: profiling or targeting of children for marketing.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.