Mahjong has turned from a niche game in the eastern part of the world to a global phenomenon. At its core, the game has complicated rules, and the tiles use hard-to-understand images that make the whole thing inaccessible to players. In a way, it requires a significant time investment to learn it thoroughly.

Regardless, one of its major components, the tiles, is the primary reason it's getting widespread attention. These are stunningly beautiful, which is why there are plenty of "spinoff" mahjong titles, like Mahjong Club - Solitaire Game, on the app stores today. With that said, developers are finding countless ways to reinvent the game, turning a game parlor favorite into something anyone can dive into.

So, in what ways are mobile game developers changing and reinventing mahjong? Well, the game has taken several forms, and these include:

Matching games

Mahjong and solitaire merged into one

Apart from matching games, you can also dive into solitaire-like experiences, just with mahjong tiles. There are countless variations: from games that let you select similar tiles to those with gameplay similar to your everyday solitaire experience. One excellent example is Mahjong Club - Solitaire Game, where the aim is to pair up original mahjong tiles akin to matching cards in solitaire. It's a relatively fun and easy-to-pick-up experience that will challenge your ability to discern different designs - see our review here.

New gameplay elements

Overall, mahjong is here to stay