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Mahjong Solitaire: rules and examples
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. 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.
An idea for your next attempt
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Keep the objective visible.
What counts as success
Remove all forty layered tiles in matching pairs. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Keep the controls in easy reach.
How a round unfolds
- 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. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
One way to understand the rules
Equal symbols cannot pair while one is covered. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Notice the change in the playing area.
Check this before moving on
Layer and side access matter as well as symbol matching. Check the rule before repeating the action. 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.
Questions that come up during play
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Mahjong Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Remove all forty layered tiles in matching pairs.
How do I control Mahjong Solitaire?
Tap two free matching tiles.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Mahjong Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Equal symbols cannot pair while one is covered.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Mahjong Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Layer and side access matter as well as symbol matching.
When I return, what format does Mahjong Solitaire offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
Before I begin, 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.