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How to play Mahjong Solitaire
Bring your attention to one round of Mahjong Solitaire. Remove all forty layered tiles in matching pairs. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. 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.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Remove all forty layered tiles in matching pairs. Read that aim before choosing your first action. The example below illustrates a decision.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Tap two free matching tiles. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A useful example
Equal symbols cannot pair while one is covered. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
Layer and side access matter as well as symbol matching. A different version of the game may use a different rule. 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
As a new player, what is the goal of Mahjong Solitaire?
For clarity: Remove all forty layered tiles in matching pairs.
When I return, how do I control Mahjong Solitaire?
For clarity: Tap two free matching tiles.
When I return, what example helps explain Mahjong Solitaire?
For clarity: Equal symbols cannot pair while one is covered.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Mahjong Solitaire?
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?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.