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Find your footing in Mahjong Solitaire
Choose a round of Mahjong Solitaire and settle into its rules. Remove all forty layered tiles in matching pairs. Look at what changes after your first action. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
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. Refer to the controls when needed.
What counts as success
Remove all forty layered tiles in matching pairs. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Check the rules when you are unsure.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
Input guidance
Tap two free matching tiles. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. A new-round button replaces the current round.
See how the rules apply
Equal symbols cannot pair while one is covered. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the game’s format in mind.
A mistake to avoid
Layer and side access matter as well as symbol matching. Check the rule before repeating the action. 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.
Questions about this game
What is the goal of Mahjong Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Remove all forty layered tiles in matching pairs.
As a new player, how do I control Mahjong Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Tap two free matching tiles.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Mahjong Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Equal symbols cannot pair while one is covered.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Mahjong Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Layer and side access matter as well as symbol matching.
On this playing page, what format does Mahjong Solitaire offer?
Keep this in mind: 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.
For my first round, 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.