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Your guide to Mahjong Solitaire
Mahjong Solitaire gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Remove all forty layered tiles in matching pairs. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Match number-marked tiles in a compact layered layout. The starting arrangement has a complete removal route, but your choices can still block later pairs.
Give this approach a try
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Refer to the controls when needed.
The objective of a round
Remove all forty layered tiles in matching pairs. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Notice how the game responds to your input.
A walkthrough of the rules
- Choose a tile with no covering tile and a free left or right side.
- Choose a matching free tile.
- Uncover lower layers.
- Use hints or undo.
Keyboard and screen controls
Tap two free matching tiles. Use the control method described here for this activity. Check any mode label before starting.
See how the rules apply
Equal symbols cannot pair while one is covered. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Look for the relevant detail.
Notice this detail
Layer and side access matter as well as symbol matching. Check the rule before repeating the action. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
On this playing page, what is the goal of Mahjong Solitaire?
Remove all forty layered tiles in matching pairs.
For this browser game, how do I control Mahjong Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Tap two free matching tiles.
What example helps explain Mahjong Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Equal symbols cannot pair while one is covered.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Mahjong Solitaire?
For clarity: Layer and side access matter as well as symbol matching.
Before I begin, what format does Mahjong Solitaire offer?
The key detail is this: Match number-marked tiles in a compact layered layout. The starting arrangement has a complete removal route, but your choices can still block later pairs.
Before I begin, which play mode does Mahjong Solitaire use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.