This update fixes a problem that was deleting one of the server files when a user network error occurred. Upgrades include an option to change the profile name and a button to pop up a summary of the tile characteristics. This update is available now for macos, windows, and in the latest browser version. It is in review with Apple and Google.

There is still a problem with selecting the 2024 card data if you don’t also have a card manually entered. I will fix this in the next version, probably tomorrow.

Since everyone so far is using the guest accounts, here are a few suggestions:

1. The app logs you in as the first guest account currently not in use, which is usually guest0. The next time you start the app it will try to log you in to the same account again, guest0. If someone else is using guest0 you will get a message that it is in us and use another account. To do this you should be able to select one of the other guest accounts (guest1, guest2, guest3, or tflight1) and press login. Note when the other account line is selected (each line is a button), it will turn green.
2. Please don’t leave the app logged in to a guest account for a long time without playing, so someone else can use it, if they want.

Update 9.7.5 is being reviewed by Apple and Google. It should be available soon if it passes the review. This update includes more fixes to logging in and out and includes an option for playing with 2024 card data.

I notice that very few people are playing the app version, even though there have been about 50 Apple downloads. If there is some problem with the game or anything we can do to make it better, please let us know. You can contact us using email, this blog, or phone. If you are playing the online version or using the new offline mode, we can’t tell that, so please let us know so we continue supporting this app.

Nobody has requested their own account to play under either. You are welcome to do that if you want to keep your scores separate from other players or have any trouble accessing the common guest accounts.

I will update the web, Windows, and Linux versions soon too.

Thank you.

Update 9.7.4 is available that fixes some bugs, including some problems with logging in and out and quitting. Quitting from the main game menu on iPads and iPhones does not close the table (new bug), so you need to manually quit if this happens. I will fix this in the next version. I also made it so you can’t add a password to the guest accounts.

I have not yet fixed the bug that is causing people to not be able to log in periodically. When this happens I have to reset the server data file. It has happened 3 times so far, including last night some time. Fixing this problem will take a while. Sorry. I think it can happen if multiple people are trying to log in at the same time.

We have not received any feedback from anyone and don’t know if we should continue to support this app or if nobody is interested in it. Perhaps you would only use it if the current (2024) NMJL card data were available and you didn’t have to type it in? If this is the case, please let us know. The NMJL did not exactly say we couldn’t use the data, they just said that they didn’t give anyone else permission to use it. Since the other American Mah Jongg apps use the NMJL data, we may assume that we can too. I probably would make it so you can’t edit or view/print the NMJL card unless you enter it yourself; but you would be able to play with it without typing it in. What do you think?

I haven’t seen anyone using a 2024 card that they entered. If you are a National Mah Jongg (NMJL) member, then you probably want to use that card. If you need help entering the card data using the card editor, please ask me. You can also contact the NMJL and ask them to let us license their card data so you don’t have to enter it yourself.

Thanks,

John & Lisa

Please upgrade to this version when you can. Most of the older versions will no longer work starting 10/11/2024. I am aware of another problem that can happen when multiple users are in the Lobby at the same time. This can corrupt the common user file and prevent everyone from logging in. If this happens, contact me and I will fix it. I am working on a fix for this problem for a future update. Sorry for this and any other problems with our app.

In addition, playing against other real players over the internet is still in beta test phase. We are working of fixing several bugs in this functionality. The app may hang or give an error when playing other real players over the internet.

Another problem is the app not always logging out when you quit. If you try to log right back in, it will tell you the account is already in use. If no one else is using the account, it will automatically log out in about 3 minutes and then you can log back in. Or log in to a different account, if available. You can request your own account to help reduce this type of problem.

If you just want to play against all computer players, you can also try the web version.

Thank you.

Thanks for playing or testing JLMahJongg. Please let us know if you have any problems or suggestions.

I’m so sorry about the remaining bugs. I’m trying to fix them as fast as I can. I’m working on version 9.7.3 now that will fix several bugs. I want to make sure they are ready before I make another update. If you are having a problem, please let me know so I can address it as soon as possible. Thanks.

A new version, 9.7.2, will be available shortly for iOS (iPad & iPhone), macOS, Android, Linux, and Windows). The new version has a security update, bug fixes, an improved demo mode, and a new off-line network mode.

Note that within a few days I will be making a change that will stop the previous version from working. Sorry for any inconvenience. This is required due to the security upgrade. Version 9.7.2 will accept passwords on individual accounts. Please don’t add a password to the guest accounts. I have set the app to accept any password that is at least 6 characters. These passwords are not completely secure, so don’t use the same password you use for something important.

Also note that the app has limited support for multiple users logging in to the same account. Since there are more people downloading and using the app, sharing the limited guest and test accounts might become a problem. The app may not let you log in to an account with someone already logged in. If you log out (even from your own account), you may need to a wait a few minutes before logging back in.

If you plan to continue using the app regularly, please request your own account (free). I may limit the total number of accounts on the current server due to app memory limits. You will just need to provide your username and your name to use on the account. The username needs to be different from all current usernames. The name you use can be anything and is just used to help identify you to people you might want to play with.

The new off-line network mode is accessed from the options/network menu. If the Internet is not available, you can switch to this mode and still play against 3 computer players.

Thank You,

John & Lisa

Welcome to our JLMahJongg game. This site and the game are currently under development. JLMahJongg has been released for iOS (iPad & iPhone) and macOS devices. It is also available for early evaluation on Google Play (android devices). You can also play the game using the “Play Online” tab.