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I like playing computer games, a good way to relax and let the time pass. One of my favourite games is Mahjong, although I don’t play the actual Chinese version against many people, I do like to play the variant where you have to remove the tiles. MyMahj is a similar version which you can play on your Mac at your leisure. This game isn’t brilliant, but it is free and its a good way to waste some time.

Lets Play Mahjong

This app is similar to any other MahJong app. The main focus of the game is dedicated to clearing out tiles, you have to match the same suit and number. When you match two tiles they are cleared from the board. You then proceed to move on to the next tiles to clear. There are various rules for which tiles you are allowed to clear, I wont bore you with the intricate details.

The interface doesn’t really conform with similar interface designs found on your Mac, however it does have plenty of features to keep you entertained. For example there is lots of different starting patterns to get your teeth into, as well as different tile designs. You can spend ages hunting and searching for tiles so you can complete the game. As well as different starting designs, there is also a score board.

If you are bored of the plain 2D version, you can update the graphics and run the 3D version. This uses an openGL render so you can view the board in 3D. This gives some nice effects as you navigate around the board. It also allows you to more easily view tiles which can be slightly hidden. Its a good feature 3D view, however I find it slightly annoying to use after a while.

Overall this application is good. It doesn’t sport an interface, design and setup that you would normally find on a Mac app. However the application is supported with a large set of features and is generally a good game. I mentioned in my introduction that this game is free, so it doesn’t cost you anything to run and use. Try it out, and waste a couple of hours.