How to Play Mahjong Solitaire

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How to play Mahjong Solitaire

Try Mahjong Solitaire at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Remove all forty layered tiles in matching pairs. Look at what changes after your first action. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.

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.

Build a steady rhythm

Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Notice the feedback after each input.

Your goal

Remove all forty layered tiles in matching pairs. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Keep the controls in easy reach.

Step by step

1. Choose a tile with no covering tile and a free left or right side.
2. Choose a matching free tile.
3. Uncover lower layers.
4. Use hints or undo.

Controls

Tap two free matching tiles. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.

A useful example

Equal symbols cannot pair while one is covered. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Choose a deliberate next step.

Watch out for this

Layer and side access matter as well as symbol matching. Compare the situation with the worked example. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.

Common questions