Mahjong Solitaire
Play mahjong solitaire free online — the classic 144-tile turtle. Match free tiles of the same face, flowers match flowers, seasons match seasons. Hints, shuffle-fresh deals, 100% in your browser.
Tap two matching free tiles to remove them. A tile is free when nothing sits on top and its left or right side is open.
Quick Answer
Mahjong Solitaire is the classic tile-matching puzzle: 144 tiles are stacked into the famous turtle layout and you remove them in matching pairs. A tile is playable only when nothing rests on top of it and its left or right side is open — so the puzzle is as much about digging in the right order as spotting matches. Clear all 72 pairs to win. Our free version runs entirely in your browser with hints and unlimited deals.
How It Works
Find free tiles — uncovered with an open left or right side
Tap two matching tiles to remove the pair
Clear top layers early to unbury the board
Remove all 72 pairs to clear the turtle
Key Facts
- Complete classic 144-tile set: bamboos, circles, characters, winds, dragons, flowers, seasons
- Authentic turtle stack with five raised layers
- A tile is free when uncovered and open to the left or right
- Flowers match any flower; seasons match any season
- Three hints per deal plus instant fresh deals
- 100% client-side: no downloads, no sign-up, works offline
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you play mahjong solitaire?
Tap two matching tiles to remove both from the board — but only tiles that are "free": completely uncovered, with an open left or right edge. Clear all 144 tiles in pairs to win. The strategy is digging: removing top layers and side tiles in the right order keeps later matches reachable.
Is mahjong solitaire the same as the 4-player mahjong?
No. The four-player game is a draw-and-discard card-style game; mahjong solitaire is a solo matching puzzle that uses the same beautiful tiles. It is closer to a layered version of Memory than to poker-style mahjong.
Which tiles match each other?
Tiles match by face: two bamboo 3s, two red dragons, two east winds, and so on. The exceptions are the bonus tiles — any flower matches any other flower, and any season matches any other season, since there is only one of each in the set.
What is the best mahjong solitaire strategy?
Concentrate on the top layers first — the crown and upper tiers gate everything below them. Prefer matches that are about to get buried, keep removing from the long left and right wings so edge tiles stay reachable, and always scan for pairs that unblock two or more tiles at once. Save hints for genuine deadlocks.
Can a deal become unwinnable?
Yes — match the wrong pairs early and needed partners can become permanently buried. When no free pair remains the game tells you immediately and a fresh deal is one click away.