Find a free tile
Look for a tile with nothing covering it and an open left or right side. Free tiles appear bright.
Mahjong Solitaire CLASSIC
Find your match. Clear the board. Enjoy the challenge.
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THE BASICS
Match identical tiles. Both must be uncovered and open on the left or right. Flowers match flowers; seasons match seasons.
See all rules →ABOUT THE GAME
A classic worth coming back to.
Mahjong Solitaire is a single-player tile-matching puzzle. Your goal is to clear a layered board of 144 tiles by removing matching pairs. It is easy to learn and rewards a little patience: the pair you choose now can open up your next move.
Choose Turtle, Pyramid, or Cross, with a fresh solvable deal every time. Bright tiles show what you can select. Hints help when you are stuck, Undo lets you rethink a move, and Shuffle gives your remaining tiles a fresh arrangement. There is no time limit.
Get to know the rules →HOW TO PLAY
Learn the game in three moves.
Match its partner
Select another free tile with the same face. Any two flowers match, and any two seasons match.
Open up the board
Remove pairs to reveal more tiles. Clear all 144 to finish. Need a hand? Use Hint, Undo, or Shuffle.
CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE
A different board. A new challenge.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Good to know.
Is Mahjong Solitaire free?
Yes. You can play all three layouts for free, including Hint, Undo, and Shuffle. You do not need to download an app or create an account.
Can I play on a phone or tablet?
Yes. On a phone, tiles start large enough to read. Swipe inside the board to reach every tile, or choose Fit board for an overview. Rotate your phone for a wider view.
What makes a tile free?
A tile is free when no tile overlaps it from a higher layer and either its left or right edge is open on the same layer. A gap above or below a tile does not make it free.
Is every Mahjong Solitaire game solvable?
Each starting deal on Mahjong.host is generated with a complete legal solution. Your choices can still lead to a blocked position. Use Undo to try another route, or Shuffle to make the remaining board solvable again.
How is this different from traditional Mahjong?
Mahjong Solitaire is a solo matching puzzle. Traditional Mahjong is usually a four-player game involving drawing and discarding tiles to build a winning hand. This site offers the solitaire puzzle.
What happens when I shuffle?
Shuffle keeps your remaining tile faces and match count, but clears Undo history. It creates a solvable arrangement; if necessary, it places the remaining tiles on an open board.