In 2016, AviaGames began in a small garage in Mountain View, California, with a simple goal: create familiar mobile games and give players new ways to enjoy, compete, and improve at them.
Founded by CEO Vickie Chen, the company started with a small team and an idea centered on accessible and competitive mobile entertainment. Ten years later, that idea has grown into a community connected through games, events, partnerships, and shared causes.
Today, AviaGames offers competitive mobile games across card, bingo, pool, puzzle, and other categories, reaching more than 80 million downloads. Its lineup includes Solitaire Clash, 8 Ball Strike, Bingo Tour, Bingo Clash, Pocket7Games, and Mahjong Rumble.
The journey from a garage to millions of downloads happened one milestone at a time. Here are some of the moments that shaped AviaGames over its first decade.
2016: Where the AviaGames Story Began
Before Solitaire Clash, Pocket7Games, and 8 Ball Strike, there was simply an idea waiting to grow.
AviaGames started building mobile experiences designed to be easy to understand while giving players room to improve through speed, focus, planning, and skill. Those early ideas helped shape the direction the company would take over the following decade.
2019: Pocket7Games Brings More Games Together
A major milestone arrived in 2019 with Pocket7Games, an app that brought several fun mobile games together in one place.
Instead of being limited to one type of gameplay, players could explore different genres, discover new favorites, and switch between experiences within the same app.
Pocket7Games later earned recognition as Mobile Web & App of the Year – Games at the American Best in Business Awards.
2020–2024: More Games Join the AviaGames Lineup
Following Pocket7Games, AviaGames continued expanding its game collection between 2020 and 2024.
Solitaire Clash introduced a competitive approach to classic solitaire. Bingo Clash gave the familiar bingo format a faster mobile experience. In 2022, 8 Ball Strike brought pool gameplay to mobile, giving players a way to test their timing, accuracy, and shot planning.
Recognition followed the company's growing lineup. In 2024, Bingo Bliss, Solitaire Clash, and Solitaire Venture each received Silver honors at the NYX Game Awards.
2025: Turning Play Into Community Impact
As the AviaGames community grew, the company found more ways to connect with players and support meaningful causes.
At the Texas State Fair, players could experience 8 Ball Strike, Bingo Tour, and Solitaire Clash in person through gameplay activities and special prizes.
AviaGames' work with animals also continued through the Office Cat initiative, which began in 2023 when Vickie Chen helped bring rescue cats Tangtang and Jiabao into the AviaGames community.
That commitment grew through Play for Paws, a partnership with Nevada SPCA. Charity events in Solitaire Clash and Bingo Tour helped raise $222,100 to support food, shelter, and animal care.
Later, AviaGames partnered with Foster Love for Wonderland Wishes. During the five-week campaign, players collected more than 691 million Wish Stars, helping raise $136,000 for children and teens in foster care.
2026: AFA, GDC, ChinaJoy, and New Experiences
AviaGames entered its 10th year with major industry appearances, partnerships, competitions, and new games.
The company attended the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco for the first time, while CEO Vickie Chen spoke at ChinaJoy 2026 about AviaGames' experience with skill-based mobile gaming and its decade-long journey.
Another major milestone was the AviaGames x Argentina National Team partnership. The collaboration brought soccer-inspired experiences to titles including Solitaire Clash, 8 Ball Strike, Pocket7Games, and Bingo Tour.
Solitaire Clash players joined teams during the five-week Club Clash, while 8 Ball Strike introduced soccer-themed features and hosted the first 8 Ball Strike Cup, which progressed from group play through the playoffs to a live championship.
AviaGames also expanded into tile matching with the launch of Mahjong Rumble, adding another style of gameplay to its growing collection.
A Decade Recognized Through Awards
Along the way, AviaGames' games, campaigns, customer support, and leadership received recognition across the industry.
Titles including Solitaire Clash, Bingo Clash, and Bingo Bliss earned awards for their mobile experiences, while the company's customer support was recognized by organizations including TITAN, Globee, and the Stevie Awards.
The Wonderland Wishes campaign received 12 awards across the 2026 MUSE Creative Awards, NYX Awards, and NYX Game Awards. It also earned a Gold Globee Award, two Silver Stevie Awards, and two LIT Advertising Awards honors.
CEO Vickie Chen was also recognized with a Platinum award for Outstanding Chief Executive Officer at the 2026 TITAN Women in Business Awards.
These achievements reflect more than individual milestones. They represent the work of the AviaGames team, its partners, and the players who have helped shape the community over the years.
The Next Chapter for AviaGames
Ten years brought major changes. A small garage became a growing gaming company, new titles reached players across different genres, and game communities came together to support animals, children, and other meaningful causes.
The best mobile games can create more than moments of play. They can also bring people together through competition, events, partnerships, and shared experiences.
As AviaGames enters its next chapter, the company plans to continue exploring new games, collaborations, events, and opportunities to make a positive impact.
To every player, partner, creator, and team member who has been part of the journey: thank you for helping make the first 10 years possible. Here's to what comes next.