106 Games
For casual gamers seeking low-friction, classic puzzle experiences for short, repetitive play sessions.
Mahjong Master
Snapshot
Who is 106 Games?
Providing classic tile-matching and card game experiences for casual players. Focused on delivering accessible, long-term entertainment through traditional puzzle mechanics.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 14Last updated
Mahjong Master
v2.0.5
9mo ago
Publisher DNA
What defines 106 Games?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Classic board and tile-matching puzzle games
Scale
studio
Target audience
Casual gamers seeking low-friction, classic puzzle experiences for short, repetitive play sessions.
Signature Patterns
- •Heavy reliance on classic Mahjong solitaire mechanics with extensive level libraries.
- •Consistent use of free-to-play models with optional customization for backgrounds and tiles.
- •Integration of utility tools like unlimited undo/redo and gameplay assistance.
- •Focus on high-volume, low-complexity puzzle content designed for casual, repetitive play.
Portfolio momentum
Released 6 updates across 15 apps in the last 6 months, with the majority of the portfolio remaining in a maintenance state.
Portfolio
What does 106 Games ship?
Apps
15 apps analysed
Extensive content library (2000+ levels)
- Visual Design & Tile Art
- Level Progression Issues
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
4
Positive apps
1
Neutral / mixed
0
Negative apps
81/100
Avg sentiment score
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Who does 106 Games compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(2)
The genre standard-bearer with high update velocity and a massive feature set including daily challenges.
The only active rival within the same scale (592 vs 104 reviews), featuring a hyper-aggressive update cadence of 11 releases in the last 6 months.
Contenders(5)
Extremely high shipping velocity (16 updates in 6 months) focused on level expansion and ad-revenue optimization.
A legacy giant that competes on sheer volume of content and brand longevity.
A massive-scale rival that uses a 'Club' social structure to differentiate from solo play.
The primary 'Meta-game' rival that evolves the basic Mahjong formula into a narrative-driven travel adventure.
Leverages massive brand trust and cross-platform ecosystem advantages that a standalone indie app cannot match.
Same space(6)
A web-portal giant's mobile entry that focuses on the most 'purist' version of the game.
The market leader in the 'Zen' tile-matching sub-genre, which has largely cannibalized the traditional Mahjong audience.
A high-traction peer that focuses on 'Mastery' levels and high-difficulty tile layouts.
A direct 'Classic' competitor that focuses on a clean, ad-supported free-to-play model.
A hybrid threat that uses Mahjong tiles but employs 'Triple Match' mechanics to capture the same audience.
A hybrid rival that blends Mahjong mechanics with RPG-lite expedition and building elements.
New entrants(3)
A 2024 entrant that represents the modern 'Pro' aesthetic and the shift toward triple-match mechanics.
Recently updated (March 2026) with a focus on ultra-minimalist UI and low battery consumption.
Emerging threat with a recent April 2026 update and a focus on 'Free-to-Play' accessibility.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on 106 Games
Bottom line
106 Games Inc. is a stable, niche publisher that successfully monetizes classic puzzle mechanics through a high-volume, low-maintenance portfolio. Their strong product-market fit in the board game category provides a reliable, albeit slow-growth, baseline for their operations.
Frequently asked questions
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 15
- With full intel:
- 5
- With overview:
- 15
- Website scraped:
- no
- Social presence:
- yes