I’ve never owned a Mac that didn’t have some form of Mahjong on it, going all the way back to the Mac SE sitting in my basement. And now, I’ve got Mahjong on my iPad courtesy of Ambrosia Software’s Aki Mahjong for iPad. As you’d expect from Ambrosia, it’s a tight, attractive and robust entry in a somewhat crowded field. It has to be, because it’s also one of the most expensive.

If you missed the flurry of announcements from companies releasing their iPad apps late last week, check out our specialiPad app roundup. One announcement that came in too late for that but still deserves mention is from Ambrosia Software, creator of some of the finer games and productivity tools for the Mac. They’ve announced that Aki Mahjong, Mondo Solitaire, Mondo Top 5 Solitaire, and Mr. Sudoku Apps for iPad are now available on the App Store. All these apps have been redesigned specifically for iPad.

Ambrosia Software is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a holiday bundle sale that features a collection of six classic Ambrosia games: Apeiron, Redline, Bubble Trouble, Darwinia, Aki Mahjong, and SketchFighter. Individually, these games would retail for $123, but they’re going for only $19 from now until midnight, December 24th.

Originally planned for one week only, Ambrosia Software is now putting all of its iPhone/iPod Touch games on sale for 99 cents throughout the entire month of December. The sale comprises the following games: Aki Mahjong, normally $4.99, combines the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong with an enchanting journey across Japan. The game is easy more »

Ambrosia Software, Inc. has announced three iPhone and iPod touch games for the newly opened Apple App Store: Aki Mahjong, mondo Solitaire and Mr. Sudoku.

Details after the break.