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Rules, controls and help for 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. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. 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.
Practice beyond the first move
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Remove all forty layered tiles in matching pairs. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
The order of play
- 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.
Your inputs
Tap two free matching tiles. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Try this example
Equal symbols cannot pair while one is covered. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Verify the rule before continuing.
Check this before moving on
Layer and side access matter as well as symbol matching. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Questions about this game
For this browser game, what is the goal of Mahjong Solitaire?
Remove all forty layered tiles in matching pairs.
Before I begin, how do I control Mahjong Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Tap two free matching tiles.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Mahjong Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Equal symbols cannot pair while one is covered.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Mahjong Solitaire?
For clarity: Layer and side access matter as well as symbol matching.
As a new player, 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.
For my first round, which play mode does Mahjong Solitaire use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.