How to Play Mahjong

Traditional Mahjong is based on a board of 144 tiles stacked on top of each other. The goal of Mahjong is to match the same tiles by moving them beside each other. However, this is only possible if you can move the tile left or right without disturbing other tiles.

When you complete one level of tiles, the tiles below will be exposed, allowing you to match those and continue progressing down the tower.

Traditional Mahjong Games

Ready to match your way down 144 tiles of brain-puzzling symbols? Start with traditional Mahjong games to learn the basics and hone your eye for fine details.

Mahjong Classic is a superb starting point. It’s straightforward Mahjong Solitaire with a top-down view and traditional Chinese symbols. Use the hints when you’re stuck! Another original mahjong game is Mahjong Connect.

When you’ve nailed the originals, you can play around with various Mahjong layouts in Mahjong Real. There are plenty of Mahjong games that closely match the original game, but feature different layouts and perspectives for variety.

Modern Mahjong Games

Step outside the constraints of tradition into a world of creative Mahjong titles. Many games have brought fresh ideas to the Mahjong space.

Mahjong Dark Dimensions is one such innovative title. This title features Mahjong on a 3D rotational cube, with modern game elements like score multipliers and bonuses to reward you. Time is also a limiting factor, just to add to the difficulty. This game is a great brain-teaser for the seasoned player.

Some Mahjong games replace traditional symbols with other imagery like in Tiles of the Simpsons, War Mahjong, and Mahjongg Candy — adding just a touch of modern imagery for gamers starting with tile-matching games.