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The essentials of playing Mahjong Solitaire
Make Mahjong Solitaire your next activity in the game library. Remove all forty layered tiles in matching pairs. Look at what changes after your first action. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Look at what changes after your first action.
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.
Give this approach a try
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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Remove all forty layered tiles in matching pairs. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Notice how the game responds to your input.
From the start of a round
- 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.
Using the playing area
Tap two free matching tiles. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Learn from a sample situation
Equal symbols cannot pair while one is covered. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Check the stated objective.
One detail worth checking
Layer and side access matter as well as symbol matching. Check the rule before repeating the action. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
More answers before you play
For my first round, what is the goal of Mahjong Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Remove all forty layered tiles in matching pairs.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Mahjong Solitaire?
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.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Mahjong Solitaire?
For clarity: Layer and side access matter as well as symbol matching.
For a quick reminder, 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.
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.