Mahjong Artifacts HD is a Mahjong game for the iPad. Players have to match the tiles to clear them off the board. The goal is to uncover the hidden artifacts. Pieces of the artifacts have been spread across the world. Each place has a piece of the artifact and the player has to solve the mahjong puzzle to uncover the artifact piece.

The story is interesting and is weaved through out the different mahjong boards. Each time the player solves a mahjong puzzle there is a comic that appears and tells the story. Each new area brings another mahjong puzzle to solve.

The puzzles are not too difficult and there are plenty of features to help the players along the way. If there is a move that the player is just not seeing, they can click the hint button and the move will be revealed. There is an undo button to take back a move the user did not want to make. The layouts of the boards make for interesting game play and it is not the same board over and over again. There is a tutorial in the beginning of the game to explain how to play the game and all of the different features available to the player.

The graphics in the game are really nice looking and contain scenery from all over the world. Each place that holds the artifact is a different background for the mahjong boards.

Over all, Mahjong Artifacts HD is a fun and entertaining game. Players can solve different types of Mahjong puzzles and pass the time. The story line is interesting and keeps the player coming back for more. The levels can be played in a short amount of time, which makes the game a good way to pass a few minutes or pass the time while waiting for something. If you like Mahjong games, you can’t go wrong with Mahjong Artifacts HD.

Mahjong Artifacts: Chapter 2 HD is an amazing looking mahjong game that eases players into the game of mahjong. Mahjong Artifacts: Chapter 2 HD is for the iPad. Mahjong is a matching game where players need to match tiles with the same pictures on them. There is a puzzle aspect to Mahjong, as well. There are times where more than one tile can be matched and players have to decide which is the best match to make. Once the matches are made the tiles disappear and reveal the tiles that are under them or next to them. Tiles can not be matched until they are only touched on one side by another tile or totally fee of tiles.

Mahjong Artifacts: Chapter 2 HD wraps a story around the mahjong game. The story takes players through Japan, India and other great places. The main character is looking for Marc and finds herself traveling through all these places trying to track him down. Each place brings another few levels of mahjong puzzles to solve. Each level gets harder as it progresses, but as the player is solving the puzzles there are tiles with pearls on them. Matching a tile with a pearl on it will collect the pearl in a container. The pearls can then be used for power-ups such as undoing the last turn, mixing up the board when there are no more matches left or even getting hints when you can’t find the match on the board.

The graphics in the game are stunning. The iPad has a fantastic screen and the game takes full advantage of the screen. The iPad screen is much bigger, as well, making the mahjong boards large enough to see the tiles clearly. The pictures are clear and easy to tell what they are and which ones match. In some mahjong games it can be hard to tell which tiles match, but that is not the case.

Over all, Mahjong Artifacts: Chapter 2 HD is a fun and entertaining game. The progression of the mahjong puzzles is a good pace. The addition of the power ups and pearls is a nice feature of the game. If you enjoy playing mahjong games, you can not go wrong with Mahjong Artifacts: Chapter 2 HD for the iPad. Check it out in the Apple App Store. There is a trial version available for players that may not know whether they enjoy mahjong.

G5 Entertainment has announced the release of Mahjongg Artifacts for the iPhone/iPod Touch. Mahjongg Artifacts takes players on an adventure through the great game play of Mahjong.

Players are taken on an adventure in the search for treasure. The adventure takes player and their partner, Mark Hawk, through five different exotic locations and 25 different puzzles. After the quest in complete, there are two other modes to challenge players. More modes means more game for your money. There is an endless game mode and a classic game mode.

If you like Mahjong, and really who doesn’t, check out Mahjongg Artifacts.

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Monday December 1 Aargon Deluxe 75%

An ultra-addictive laser and light puzzle game that will test your skills on over 180 mind bending levels. Tutorials get you started, but expert levels will test any genius. Aargon Deluxe is better than ever! Now it features a fully integrated level editor, plug & play level packs, new music and sound, and new 3D rendered graphics. Aargon Deluxe: Are you smart enough?

Tuesday December 2 A Snake’s Life 75%

Pit yourself against many animals and dangers in spooky forests, bright fields, mysterious stone artifacts, deserts & other lands in this modern arcade game. The classic snake / worm concept updated with stunning graphics, smooth animation, new gameplay & multi-level scrolling scenes.

Wednesday December 3 Mahjongg Variations 75%

Play Mahjongg Solitaire in 12 unique ways. You choose how to play the game. There are regular modes with classic rules but also new modes where you can do things like invert columns, match doubles right away, Zap out tiles, or test your memory. Mahjongg Variations game features 16 layouts, 16 backgrounds, and 800 unique puzzle levels. Play the game with the Mafia tileset, or the Kitchen tileset or Music Tileset, or any of 16 themed tilesets.

Thursday December 4 Jump Jump Jelly Reactor 60%

The Jellies need your help! The Jelly Reactor is under attack by the vile Rockons, and to make matters worse, the jelly factory is completely off-line! Sure the Miners are helping with the rocks, but what’s in the mystery box? And the Miners aren’t any good at solving those jelly puzzles. Arcade, strategy, puzzle solving, and many different play modes await in Jump Jump Jelly Reactor!

Friday December 5 RatMaster 75%

As the rat master you must help the maze get your rat to the cheese! Slide around pieces of the maze, but keep your eyes open and your mind focused! There are snakes, keys, doors, electric fences, gates, rotating paths and more. Each level is a cleverly thought out fiendish design and they get harder the further you go. Similar in some respects to the classic 15 puzzle game, this unique game takes that concept to a whole new level. RatMaster has a full range of levels from easy to extremely difficult to satisfy gamers of all ages and skills.

Saturday December 6 Fragmentor 75%

Classic retro arcade fun! Fragmentor is reminiscent of classic vector arcade games like Asteroids, Gravitar, and Space Duel. Fight your way through sectors of rocks, mines, and other space junk that threatens to destroy your tiny craft. The only course of action is to blast your way out. Along the way you’ll collect hyperspace fuel, power up your ship, and battle huge sector guardians as you try to escape to the next sector. Warning: this game is highly addictive, you may find yourself playing Fragmentor over and over again!

Sunday December 7 Space Taxi 2 75%

Everybody’s favorite yellow cab is back! Space Taxi 2 is a modern remake and sequel of the classic Commodore 64 game Space Taxi. Space Taxi was originally released in 1984 and this sequel is created with the help and support of John F. Kutcher the original author. Fly your taxi around futuristic space settings picking up and delivering passengers while avoiding many hazards like falling stars, black holes, bad weather and much more.

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Monday September 22 Hawaiian Explorer: Lost Island 40%

An addicting treasure hunt game where you will search temples, caves, airplane hangars, and more while making your way from Manhattan to the lost Hawaiian Islands! You will be a part of the rescue team searching for the maverick explorer Charlie who was last heard from while flying near the Hawaiian Islands. According to the locals, Charlie has entered an area that belongs to the Gods and you must find him before he does anything to make them mad.

Tuesday September 23 Call for Heroes: Pompolic Wars 60%

A third-person hack & slash style action game with RPG elements placed in a fantasy world for the PC and Nintendo Wii. The game is divided into 15 maps that range from mysterious environments to the grass strewn plains and dark dungeons. The player can choose between 2 characters, each with unique weapons and special abilities. Whichever character is chosen, there will be constant action with hordes of monsters. There are 18 types of monsters, and at the end of the game the boss awaits the player.

Wednesday September 24 The Secret of Margrave Manor 42%

An all-new hidden object adventure game from Inertia Software presents. Assume the role of Edwina Margrave and enter the manor in search of your famous long lost grandfather…

Thursday September 25 Mahjong World 52%

A whole new world of Mahjong has begun! Mahjong World lets you play with people from across the globe. Compete for the highest scores, fastest times, or just relax and play this enchanting Mahjong game at your own pace.

Friday September 26 Great Wall of Words 52%

Embark on an epic journey to save China in this amazing new word game from Inertia Software. Link letters and build words in this addictive new puzzle game. Find the longest, most unusual words to get huge points!

Saturday September 27 Solitaire Cruise 52%

Embark on a round-the-world cruise of card matching action! Over 200 unique levels will take you across the globe from USA to Japan. Cross vast oceans, see the world and play Solitaire!

Sunday September 28 Pearl Diversion 50%

Life in the Pearl Reef was serene and carefree until the Sea Dragon came to enslave it. A small brave Octopus sets off to protect beautiful Pearl Reef from the cruel mage Sea Dragon and his evil piranhas. Help the Octopus to survive and defeat the villain through numerous colorful battles. Match piranha-filled colored pearls in an original way to break them. A number of powerful weapons developed by the wise Goggle-fishes will help you stop the Dragon’s conveyors. Are you brave enough to outmatch the Sea Dragon’s powerful magic?

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