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Mahjong rules
The Mahjong people play on computers and phones is usually Mahjong solitaire: a one player game with Mahjong tiles. A layered layout of tiles lies on the table, and you remove matching pairs until the table is empty. Classic Mahjong for four players is a completely different game, closer to rummy.
How does Mahjong solitaire work?
The table holds 144 tiles stacked in several layers. You remove them in pairs: pick two identical free ones and both disappear. You win when the table is empty. You are stuck when no free pair is left, unless a shuffle helps.
Which tile is free?
A free tile meets two conditions at once: nothing lies on top of it, and at least one of its sides, left or right, is open, so it could slide out sideways. One that is covered, or squeezed on both sides, cannot be removed, even if its twin is free.
Which tiles make a pair?
A pair is two identical pieces: the same circles, bamboos, characters, winds or dragons. Flowers and seasons work differently: in most versions any flower matches any flower, and any season matches any season.
How do you clear the board in Mahjong?
- Start with the ones that block the most others: from tall stacks and from the ends of long rows.
- When you see three identical free ones, think about which pair to remove to open up more of the board.
- Do not remove a pair just because it is at hand if its twins lie deep under others.
- When you are stuck, use a hint or undo your last move before you reach for a shuffle.
How do you play Mahjong on klyo?
Mahjong Sanctuary has a layered layout of 144 tiles, hints, undo and a shuffle that keeps the board solvable. There is also Daily Mahjong, one board for every player, with your score on the leaderboard. A game takes five to fifteen minutes and needs no install and no account.
Play Mahjong for free
You know the rules, now play. Mahjong runs free in your browser, on a phone and a computer, with nothing to install and no account.