AviaGames Announces Solitaire Clash Research with California MBA Students – bignewsnetwork.com
AviaGames has announced a new collaboration with MBA students from the UCSD Rady School of Management as part of the university’s Rady Action Project. The strategic initiative will focus on one of the company’s most popular titles, Solitaire Clash.
Through March 2026, MBA candidates will conduct in-depth research, analyze data, and identify strategic opportunities related to this mobile card game. The project is designed to explore ways Solitaire Clash can continue expanding its player base while maintaining strong engagement with its existing community.
Rather than approaching the game from a surface level, the MBA team will apply structured, data-driven research methods to better understand player preferences, market positioning, and long-term growth opportunities within the mobile gaming industry.
AviaGames CEO Vickie Chen emphasized the importance of academic insight in supporting player-focused decisions. “At Avia, we are committed to the importance of academic research to better serve our player audience,” said CEO Vickie Chen. The statement reflects the company’s broader philosophy of prioritizing players, pursuing responsible innovation, and building for sustainable growth.
Solitaire Clash at a Glance: Performance and Reach
Solitaire Clash has surpassed 60 million downloads and hosts more than 450 million tournaments each month, maintaining a leading position in its category in both the iOS App Store and Galaxy Store. Built on classic Klondike solitaire, the game combines structured, skill-based tournaments with recurring in-game events like Flower Frenzy and Puzzle Mania. It has also served as a platform for community-driven campaigns, including Play for Paws, which raised over $220,000 for the Nevada SPCA, and Wonderland Wishes, a five-week holiday initiative supporting Foster Love that generated $136,000 in donations.
As part of the Rady Action Project, MBA students from UC San Diego will take a closer look at where Solitaire Clash stands in the U.S. Market, examining the competition, identifying different player segments, and exploring opportunities for long-term growth. Their findings will help shape future messaging, guide growth strategy, and support ongoing player engagement efforts.
A Practical Learning Opportunity for UCSD MBA Students
For MBA candidates at UC San Diego, this project goes beyond classroom discussion. Through the Rady Action Project at the Rady School of Management, students work directly on a live business initiative, applying executive-level analysis and strategic thinking to current challenges. Rather than studying hypothetical scenarios, they will engage with real performance data, explore active strategic questions, and develop practical recommendations within the skill-based real money games space.
Sandy Kenny, Executive Director of the MBA Rady Action Project, explained, “The Rady Action Project allows our experienced MBA students to apply executive-level thinking and communications to real business challenges while delivering meaningful value to the corporations and our students.” The initiative is designed to create an impact on both sides, providing companies with structured insights while giving students meaningful, hands-on experience.
Looking Ahead
The collaboration between AviaGames and UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management is expected to run through March 2026. As the research progresses, findings may help shape strategic decisions related to Solitaire Clash and potentially inform broader portfolio planning.
For AviaGames, the initiative reflects a continued focus on thoughtful growth and player-centered decision-making. For the MBA students involved, it represents a chance to contribute directly to strategy within a competitive and rapidly evolving industry.
Updates related to the collaboration and future company announcements are expected to be shared across AviaGames’ official social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
