Mahjong Solitaire
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Game Guide
Training focus
Clear all tiles by matching identical free pairs — a tile is free when its top is open and at least one side is unblocked.
How to Play
- Click any free tile to select it (free tiles have their top uncovered and at least one side open).
- Click a second free tile that matches the first — matching tiles disappear.
- Continue until the board is clear; if no matches are available, shuffle to keep playing.
- Use Undo to reverse a match, and Hint to highlight the next available pair.
Rules
- A tile is free if nothing is stacked on top of it and its left or right side is unblocked.
- Only two identical tiles form a match — except Flowers (any two flower tiles match) and Seasons (any two season tiles match).
- The board is cleared when all 144 tiles are removed.
- If no free matching pairs remain, use Shuffle to continue from the same progress.
Tips & Strategy
- Prioritize tiles that unblock the most tiles beneath or beside them.
- Avoid removing tiles that expose only one of a pair — the second tile may become unreachable.
- Use Hint sparingly; save it for when you are truly stuck.
- Work from the top layers down and from the center outward.
FAQ
What is Mahjong Solitaire?+
Mahjong Solitaire (also called Shanghai Solitaire) is a single-player tile-matching puzzle. You remove pairs of identical free tiles until the board is clear. It is inspired by Mahjong tiles but uses completely different rules.
How many tiles are in the classic layout?+
The classic Turtle layout has 144 tiles arranged across six layers. The goal is to remove all 144 tiles in 72 matching pairs.
When is a tile considered free?+
A tile is free when nothing is stacked on top of it and either its left side or its right side has no adjacent tile blocking it.
Can I play on mobile?+
Yes. Tap a free tile to select it, then tap a matching free tile to remove the pair. The board scrolls horizontally if needed.
Does the game save my progress?+
Yes. Your current game and best times are automatically saved in your browser.