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Q What is Mahjong Solitaire?

A Mahjong Solitaire is a puzzle game using mahjong tiles. The goal is to remove all tiles by matching identical pairs. It is unrelated to traditional mahjong and is played solo.

Q What is the history of Mahjong Solitaire?

A The game was first developed by programmer Brodie Lockard in 1981 on the PLATO system under the name "Mah-Jongg." Later, in 1986, Activision released it as "Shanghai," making it popular worldwide.

Q How many types of tiles are used in Mahjong Solitaire?

A Our version of Mahjong Puzzle uses 44 tile types: 27 number tiles, 7 honor tiles, 4 season tiles, 4 flower tiles, and 2 unique tiles exclusive to our game.

Q Is Mahjong Solitaire good for brain training?

A Yes, it helps improve visual recognition, short-term memory, and strategic thinking, making it a popular brain-training game.

Q What are some strategies for Mahjong Solitaire?

A Key strategies include:

• Prioritize removing stacked tiles
  Clearing higher stacks unlocks new tiles.
• Prefer matching four identical tiles
  If four identical tiles are available, try removing them in pairs.
• Plan ahead to avoid dead ends
  Consider which pair to remove to maximize future moves.
• Use the undo function
  If you realize a move was not optimal, use the undo feature.