AviaGames, an award-winning mobile gaming company, has announced a new collaboration with UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management MBA program through the Rady Action Project. This collaboration focuses on Solitaire Clash, one of the company’s most recognized titles, and aims to identify data-driven strategies to support its continued growth.
Through March 2026, MBA students will collaborate with AviaGames by analyzing player data, reviewing market trends, and identifying opportunities to expand Solitaire Clash’s audience while maintaining engagement with its existing community. By applying structured research methods, the collaboration seeks to better understand what players value most in mobile gaming experiences. CEO Vickie Chen has emphasized the importance of academic research in strengthening player-focused decision-making, reflecting the company’s commitment to responsible innovation and sustainable development.
Solitaire Clash’s Strong Position in Mobile Gaming
With more than 60 million downloads and 450 million tournaments played each month, Solitaire Clash remains a leading title in its category on iOS and the Galaxy Store. The game delivers a skill-based Klondike Solitaire experience, featuring competitive tournaments and in-game events such as Flower Frenzy and Puzzle Mania. Its consistent performance highlights the continued demand for competitive casual experiences in the mobile market.
For UC San Diego MBA students, this collaboration provides valuable hands-on experience. Rather than working on hypothetical case studies, participants engage directly with real industry data and business challenges. As Sandy Kenny, Executive Director of the MBA Rady Action Project, noted, the program enables experienced MBA students to apply executive-level thinking and communication skills while delivering meaningful value to organizations. Insights from this collaboration are expected to help inform future strategy, player engagement efforts, and long-term growth planning within the evolving mobile gaming landscape.