Mahjong Solitaire
Category: Mahjong / Shisen-sho
857,055 Plays
Game Content
Free Mahjong Solitaire (Shanghai Puzzle). You can play with six different layouts.
- Remove all tiles from the screen by matching pairs of identical tiles.
- Select two identical tiles to remove them. However, the following tiles cannot be selected:
- Tiles that are blocked on both the left and right by other tiles.
- Tiles that have other tiles stacked on top of them (even partially).
- Season Tiles can be matched with any other season tile.
- Flower Tiles can be matched with any other flower tile.
- The game is cleared when all tiles are removed from the screen.
- Click (tap) the Hint button to highlight a pair of removable tiles (however, your score will decrease).
- Click (tap) the Undo button to cancel the last move and return to the previous state (however, your score will decrease).
- Click the Shuffle button to randomly rearrange all tiles on the screen (however, your score will decrease).
Mahjong Solitaire Q&A
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.
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