Mahjong: Letters and Words

Nancy Gagné

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10+$4.29
EducationalEveryoneVersion 1.2.0Updated 2/27/2026, 7:31:26 PM
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Developed by an experienced educator, this game helps children hone their observation skills, boost concentration, and take their first steps in letter recognition and reading short, high-frequency words.

Designed for ages 5 to 8, Mahjong: Letters and Words is ideal for parents and educators who want to support early literacy in a fun, motivating way.

**Game Rules**

Inspired by traditional solitaire Mahjong, the goal is to clear the board by matching identical tiles. You can select a tile only if it has at least one free side (left or right) and isn’t covered by another tile. Available tiles appear in white; blocked tiles are shown in gray.

**App Content**

- Observation and matching of simple pictures
- Recognition of uppercase and lowercase letters
- Reading of short, high-frequency words (e.g., the, and, is)
- Number recognition and reading from 1 to 100

**Educational Goals**

- Improve visual discrimination of letters, pictures, and numbers
- Encourage focus and sustained attention through play
- Support listening skills and recognition of common words
- Promote number recognition and reading from 1 to 100
- Reinforce memory of high-frequency words for reading and writing

**Key Features**

- Simple, intuitive rules
- Fun, progressively challenging levels
- Unlimited random boards
- Optional read-aloud feature
- Ideal for classroom or home use
- Suitable for students with dyslexia or ADHD
- No ads
- Fully playable offline
Developer email
contact@mahjonglettersandwords.com
Released
Feb 4, 2026
Current version
1.2.0
Android version
7.1

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