Mahjong
Experience the timeless tranquility of classic Chinese Mahjong! Match and remove pairs of traditional ivory tiles featuring bamboo stalks, dragons, flowers, and stones from the layered board. Play at your own pace with no time pressure, use unlimited hints when needed, and enjoy a relaxing yet mentally stimulating puzzle experience. With undo moves, tile reshuffling, and a serene bamboo theme, this authentic Mahjong recreation offers enduring appeal for players of all ages.
About Mahjong
Mahjong faithfully recreates the timeless tile-matching puzzle that originated in ancient China. This elegant version features traditional ivory tiles arranged in multi-layered formations against a soothing green and taupe bamboo-themed background. Unlike many modern adaptations, this game preserves the relaxed, contemplative nature of classic Mahjong, allowing players to match pairs of identical tiles at their own pace without the pressure of timers or competition. With detailed traditional symbols including bamboo stalks, stones, dragon symbols, and flowers, this authentic recreation offers both visual beauty and satisfying puzzle gameplay.
How to Play Mahjong
The goal is simple: remove all tiles from the board by matching identical pairs. You can only select tiles that are "free" - meaning they have at least one side that isn't touching another tile and aren't covered by others. Scan the board carefully to find matching pairs of bamboo stalks, dragons, flowers, stones, and other traditional symbols. When you select a matching pair, they disappear from the board, potentially freeing up new tiles. The horizontal status bar above the playfield displays your available matches, remaining tiles, and elapsed time. Plan your moves strategically to avoid situations where no more matches are possible, though you can always use the reshuffle option if needed.
Game Controls
Mahjong features intuitive controls across all devices. On desktop, use your mouse to click on tiles and buttons. On mobile devices, simply tap to select tiles and access game functions. The game's interface is straightforward, with options to adjust sound, request hints, undo moves, reshuffle tiles, and restart the game located along the bottom of the screen for easy access.
Game Features
Mahjong combines classic gameplay with helpful features to create an engaging and relaxing puzzle experience.
Helpful Assistance Tools
Unlike many puzzle games that limit player assistance, Mahjong provides unlimited helpful tools to enhance your experience. The hint button (marked with a light bulb) highlights available matching pairs by turning them a glowing purple-pink color. You can also undo previous moves to recover from mistakes or reshuffle the entire board if no matches remain. These features ensure that every game can be completed without frustration, making it accessible to players of all skill levels.
Relaxed, Timer-Free Gameplay
While the game displays a timer, it serves only to track your completion time rather than imposing pressure. This relaxed approach allows you to enjoy the puzzle at your own pace, taking time to consider your moves and appreciate the traditional designs. If you enjoy self-competition, you can use your previous completion times as personal benchmarks to improve upon, but there's never any penalty for taking your time.
- Traditional Chinese Mahjong tile designs
- Classic multi-layered tile formations
- Soothing green and taupe bamboo theme
- Unlimited hints with purple-pink highlighting
- No time pressure or competitive requirements
- Available matches and remaining tiles display
- Undo function for correcting mistakes
- Tile reshuffle option when no matches remain
- Elapsed time tracking for self-improvement
- Sound adjustment options for personalized experience
