Mahjong Solitaire
Mahjong Solitaire is a free, single-player tile-matching game. Find two matching tiles that are free, and remove them until the board is clear. A tile is free when nothing rests on it and its left or right side is open. It is not the four-player game called mahjong. Learn that game here.
How to play
- Tap a free tile. Blocked tiles look dimmer.
- Tap a matching free tile. Both leave the board.
- Keep going until no tiles remain.
Stuck? Use Hint to see a match, Undo to step back, or Shuffle to rearrange what is left. Read the full rules, or see our strategy tips.
Choose a layout
Each layout has its own feel, and every deal is built so that it can be cleared.
| Layout | Difficulty | Time | Tiles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle | Medium | About 12 min | 144 | The traditional stacked layout with 144 tiles. |
| Moon Gate | Medium | About 10 min | 136 | A round gate of tiles with a walled center. |
| Pagoda | Medium | About 12 min | 144 | A tall stepped tower, made for phones. |
| Courtyard | Gentle | About 7 min | 144 | Open walls and easy corners. A good first game. |
| Twin Peaks | Hard | About 14 min | 142 | Two tall stacks joined by one short bridge. |
| Cascade | Medium | About 10 min | 132 | Layers that step down like a waterfall. |
| Diamond | Hard | About 13 min | 144 | Few open sides at the start. Plan ahead. |
| Bridge | Medium | About 11 min | 144 | Two towers carry a long central span. |
| Crossroads | Medium | About 11 min | 144 | Four arms meet at a stacked center. |
| Garden Path | Gentle | About 8 min | 144 | Stepping stones with plenty of open edges. |
| Tall Tower | Medium | About 10 min | 144 | Narrow and tall, with large tiles on a phone. |
| Gentle | About 4 min | 68 | The shortest game here, with the largest tiles on a phone. | |
| Scroll | Gentle | About 6 min | 88 | A short game that fits one hand. Good for a quick break. |
Features
- Instant play. No download, sign-up, or pre-roll ad.
- Always-solvable deals. We test 1,000 deals per layout.
- Unlimited undo and redo, with hints and a shuffle.
- Relaxed or timed. Turn off the timer in Settings.
- Easy on the eyes. Larger faces, high contrast, and color-blind friendly tiles.
- Keyboard play. Arrow keys, Enter, and shortcuts.
- Saved progress. Your game waits for you on this device. Install it to play offline.
Questions
Is every game winnable?
Each deal starts with at least one solution, because we build it that way. You can still get stuck if you take a different path, and then you have a few options.
Is it the same as real mahjong?
No. It uses the same tiles, but it is a different game. See how they compare.
Can I share a deal?
Yes. Copy the address from your browser after a new game starts, and a friend will get the same deal.