This new app called Mahjong Crimes has just been released and it combines the addictive fun of Mahjong set against the backdrop of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. good timing, too because the movie Murder on the Orient Express was just released this weekend, too. I downloaded the game onto my Android phone and have enjoyed the game so far. There are several power ups and additions to the game that makes it fun and easy to play. You can learn more about the game below in the official press release and also download the game through iTunes and Google Play. You can also click on the image below and download a fun activity sheet.
Solve Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express in Mahjong Crimes
Unravel the puzzles to reveal clues and crack the mystery
Amsterdam — 9 November 2017: It’s one of a kind. Puzzling out classic, intriguing Mahjong leads you to expose the truth in the world’s most famous murder mystery, Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express.
Available for free from today on iOS and Android, Mahjong Crimes, exclusively combines the classic tile game with the lavish period settings of Agatha Christie’s great detective story.
The plot thickens
In an all-new take on one of the world’s most popular games, 250 levels of Mahjong Solitaire unlock clues as you travel through 5 different scenarios within Agatha Christie’s iconic mystery.
As you climb into your elegant compartment aboard the Orient Express, you’ll be faced with 1 of 7 inscrutable varieties of the classic tile-matching game. You may have to beat the clock to reveal a hidden clue. Or the tiles may have letters rather than Chinese characters, and matching those letters spells out an important facet of the case.
It is endlessly entertaining and is the only Mahjong game to feature an Agatha Christie murder mystery.
“It’s amazing to see Agatha Christie’s story taking shape so brilliantly in this 21st century medium,” says James Prichard, Chairman and CEO of Agatha Christie Ltd (who also happens to be the extraordinary writer’s great-grandson).
The facts of the case
- Mahjong and Murder on the Orient Express: two timeless classics combined into a single great game
- 250 challenging levels, in 5 scenarios from Agatha Christie’s mystery
- Power up to get ahead in the game
- Collect unique Mahjong tile sets
- The game stays fresh with more levels, mysteries and tile sets added regularly
Check out the trailer
About Spil Games:
Spil Games is a fast-growing and agile games publisher and producer, already reaching huge audiences across the web and mobile. In the last two years, it has ramped up its mobile business to 275 million installs. This growth is mainly organic. Many recognize Spil Games as an up-and-comer in the mobile gaming industry. For example, Nolan Bushnell, the godfather of video games, is developing his first ever mobile game with Spil Games. The company is also seeing success with messenger games. Its Endless Lake on Facebook’s Instant Games has reached close to 40 million unique users to date. It was one of a handful of games Facebook selected for launch and it was immediately — and remains — one of the most popular. www.spilgames.com
About Agatha Christie Limited:
Agatha Christie Limited (ACL) has been managing the literary and media rights to Agatha Christie’s works around the world since 1955, working with the best talents in film, television, publishing, stage and on digital platforms to ensure that Christie’s work continues to reach new audiences in innovative ways and to the highest standard. The company is managed by Christie’s great grandson James Prichard.