Moonlight Mahjong Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The author's attempt to answer some of your questions.
What is Mahjong Solitaire about?
It's a fun tile matching game with very simple rules, yet it can be quite absorbing. Moonlight Mahjong in particular makes it easy for you to get started. Why not download the free version and see?
I need more detail about the rules of Mahjong Solitaire, Moonlight Mahjong's different game modes, et cetra...
Please read the documentation included with game. Touch the sprocket button and select the first item, "About..." (On the Mac, it's in the Help menu.)
The app is crashing, or I accidentally deleted it.
Please see the General Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.
Where is the sound?
Make sure the ring/silent switch on your device is on "ring" and not "silent" in order to hear the sound effects. On the iPad, you may need to go into the Settings app, General pane, change "Use Side Switch to" to Mute, and flip the switch on the side of the device on and off, making sure to leave mute off before using the switch to lock the rotation again. (Yes, we know that's a bit crazy. The same issue affects any game that honors the setting of the mute switch.) Sound effects can also be turned on or off in the game in the game's Options menu. On first generation iPod Touches, which do not have a built-in speaker, you must use headphones. Also check your volume level in the Settings app.
For the Mac version: go into System Settings, go to Sound, and make sure "Play user interface sound effects" is checked and the alert volume is not all the way down.
You can listen to your own music while playing Moonlight Mahjong. Just start your own music before starting the game.
I'm having difficulty controlling the game
Make sure the surface of your screen is clean. Hold the device in your hand, rather than setting it on a table. Try zooming in to be able to select tiles more easily.
Is there a PC version of Moonlight Mahjong?
Moonlight Mahjong is an entirely new game written specifically for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. I don't like to say never, but it's very unlikely that I'd do a PC version.
Are you doing a Mac version?
Are you doing an Android version?
Mmm... maybe.
Are updates to the game free?
Yes, software updates are free and easy, and I'm still adding new features and enhancements. I've already added many, many features since version 1.0.
Why are all these Mahjong Solitaire games just called "Mahjong"? It is not accurate!
The term Mahjong Solitaire is most commonly used to describe this type of game. The iTunes App Store does not allow room for long titles, however, and "Moonlight Mahjong Solitaire" is a bit of a mouthful anyway. The description of Moonlight Mahjong clearly indicates that this is "Mahjong Solitaire," not "real" Mahjong. "Shanghai," by the way, is a registered trademark, not a general description that can be used.
While I'm on the subject of names: Application filenames can only be about 15 characters long before they don't show up correctly on the iPhone home screen. So there, "Moonlight" and "Moonlight lite" is the best I can do. I can't even capitalize the "l" in "lite," for space reasons.
How does one pronounce "Mahjong"?
Like it is spelled, apparently, although opinions seem to vary. I honestly have no idea. Perhaps it's just one of life's mysteries.
I'd love to have some Moonlight Mahjong ringtones.
My question isn't answered here. How do I contact Midnight Martian?
Email midnightmartian @ gmail.com. Please keep in mind that the guy who does Midnight Martian loves to hear from you (usually) but is very busy making more apps and features.