AviaGames Turns 10: A Decade of Mobile Games, Partnerships, and Giving Back

Ten years ago, AviaGames started in a small garage in Mountain View, California. The idea was simple: take games people already know and give them new ways to play, compete, and improve.

Founded in 2016 by CEO Vickie Chen, AviaGames was built around fun and easy-to-play mobile games. What began with a small team has grown into a player community built on competition, creativity, collaborations, and shared moments.

Today, AviaGames has a growing collection of competitive mobile games across card, bingo, pool, puzzle, and other categories, with a total of 80M+ downloads. Players can enjoy Solitaire Clash, 8 Ball Strike, Bingo Tour, Bingo Clash, and the newly released Mahjong Rumble.

That journey did not happen all at once. It grew step by step, from the early days of building its first games to a community that now comes together through games, events, collaborations, and shared causes.

Here's a look back at some of the moments that helped AviaGames grow over the past 10 years.

In 2016, there was no Pocket7Games, Solitaire Clash, or 8 Ball Strike, only an idea worth building on. From that garage in Southern California, AviaGames began creating mobile games that were easy to learn but still fun to improve at. That simple start, built around speed, focus, strategy, and skill, set the tone for the years ahead.

The next major step came in 2019 with the launch of its first app, Pocket7Games. It brought several different fun mobile games into one app. Players could try different game types, find new favorites, and enjoy more game choices in one place. With more ways to discover and play games, AviaGames was ready to grow its collection even further.

With Pocket7Games giving players more ways to explore and play, AviaGames continued to add new games and reach more players from 2020 to 2024. Each new title gave players another familiar game to enjoy, whether they wanted to relax for a few minutes, challenge themselves, or enjoy the fun competition.

• Solitaire Clash gave players a faster new way to enjoy classic solitaire, where every move could bring them closer to a great score.
• Bingo Clash brought quick and fun bingo games to players who wanted a lively, competitive twist on a longtime favorite.
• 8 Ball Strike, launched in 2022, brought the focus, timing, and fun of pool to mobile.
• Pocket7Games gave players one app where they could explore different game types, try something new, and find their next favorite game. It was later named Mobile Web & App of the Year – Games at the American Best in Business Awards.

As more players found games they loved, AviaGames also began receiving more recognition. In 2024, Bingo Bliss, Solitaire Clash, and Solitaire Venture each won Silver at the NYX Game Awards.

As the games reached more players, the AviaGames community began to grow beyond the screen as well. In 2025, AviaGames had more chances to meet players, give back, and turn gameplay into something more meaningful.

After a year of meeting players in person and giving back through the community, AviaGames entered its 10th year with new industry events, a major sports partnership, and new game experiences.

• GDC: For the first time, AviaGames joined the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. It was a proud moment for the team, a chance to share the games and the story behind them with more people across the gaming industry.
• ChinaJoy: CEO Vickie Chen also took the stage at ChinaJoy 2026, one of the world's biggest gaming and digital entertainment events. She shared AviaGames' experience with skill games and the ideas that have helped guide the company over the past 10 years.
• AFA Partnership: The year also brought the AviaGames x Argentina National Team partnership. It gave players new ways to enjoy the excitement of soccer across Solitaire Clash, 8 Ball Strike, Pocket7Games, and Bingo Tour.

In Solitaire Clash, the five-week Club Clash gave players a chance to choose a team and take part in the season together. In 8 Ball Strike, Goal for Gold, Prime Picks, Argentina-themed items, and Bobblehead Cues brought soccer energy to every match.

The partnership also led to the first 8 Ball Strike Cup. Players moved from group play to the playoffs, leading to a live championship that brought the community together around a new kind of competition.

AviaGames also announced a new tile-matching game called Mahjong Rumble. Together, these moments made AviaGames' 10th year one to remember.

As AviaGames grew, the work behind its games, campaigns, and player support began to get noticed.

Titles such as Solitaire Clash, Bingo Clash, and Bingo Bliss earned awards for the mobile experiences they brought to players. AviaGames' commitment to player support was also honored through the TITAN, Globee, and Stevie Awards.

Wonderland Wishes became one of the clearest examples of what can happen when a game community comes together for a good cause. The campaign received 12 awards across the 2026 MUSE Creative Awards, NYX Awards, and NYX Game Awards. It also received a Gold Globee Award, two Silver Stevie Awards, and two LIT Advertising Awards honors.

CEO Vickie Chen's leadership was recognized as well. In 2026, she received a Platinum award in the Outstanding Chief Executive Officer category at the TITAN Women in Business Awards.

Every award is a proud moment, but none of them happened because of one person alone. They reflect the work of the AviaGames team, its partners, and the players who have been part of the journey.

A lot can change in 10 years. A garage can become a growing company. A simple game can become a new way to compete. And playing a game can help support animals, children, and communities.

What makes the best mobile games stand out is not only how they play. It is also the fun, competition, and shared moments that grow around them.

Going into the next chapter, AviaGames will keep exploring new games, new partnerships, bigger events, and more ways for play to make a real impact.

Thank you to every player, partner, creator, and team member who has been part of the AviaGames journey. Here's to the next 10 years.