Mahjong City Puzzle: Payout Stall Pattern

App Information

Mahjong City Puzzle Icon
  • App Name: Mahjong City Puzzle
  • Developer: Summer Studio / Kuyisi Digital
  • Platform: Android / iOS
  • Category: gaming
  • First Reviewed: 2026-02-17

đźš© Observed Patterns

  • Progressive reward reduction
  • Balance stalling at $499.85
  • Excessive ad frequency
  • Anonymous developer
  • Pre-emptive defensiveness
  • No verified payouts

Detailed Analysis

Summary

This app appears on the FocktOver Watchlist due to a pattern where user balances stall at approximately $499.85, preventing withdrawal regardless of continued gameplay. Testing and user reports indicate this is a consistent behavior rather than a technical issue.

Detailed Analysis

Testing was conducted to document the app's behavior. The app displayed the following pattern:

Observed Timeline

  1. Phase 1 - The Hook: Initial levels offer high rewards ($5–$20) to encourage time investment
  2. Phase 2 - The Grind: Near $350, rewards drop to $0.10 per level while ad frequency increases
  3. Phase 3 - The Slowdown: At $450, rewards reduce to $0.01 per level, requiring hours of gameplay for minimal progress
  4. Phase 4 - The Stall: At $499.85, balance progress ceases entirely regardless of completed levels
  5. Phase 5 - Support Response: Contact attempts result in "Network Unavailable" messages or no response

"We are an honest platform. Unlike other games, we promise our rewards are 100% real and achievable."

— App description

User reports from multiple sources describe identical experiences, with no documented cases of successful payouts.

Supporting Evidence

Level 70 reached. $499.85 is waiting for payout.
Level 70 reached. $499.85 is waiting for payout.
Level 72 reached. Payout is still at $499.85
Level 72 reached. Payout is still at $499.85
Official Promise
[Translated from German]:The accrued dividends are valid and payable. The amount meets the conditions, and the unconditional exchange will be transferred to the account

Assessment

Based on firsthand testing and multiple user reports, this app demonstrates consistent patterns associated with payout prevention mechanisms. The programmed stall at $499.85, combined with anonymous development and lack of verified payments, supports inclusion on the FocktOver Watchlist.

Disclaimer

This review reflects independent analysis and publicly available information at the time of writing. Listings on the Focktover Watchlist highlight potential concerns reported by users or identified during testing.