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Find a Free Tile
A tile must have no tile above it and an open left or right side.
Free senior-friendly tile game
Play Mahjong Solitaire Online Free
Match open tiles, clear a guaranteed-solvable board and enjoy a relaxing Mahjong Solitaire game with large tile faces, three Mahjong-style layouts, hints, undo, saved progress and comfortable senior-friendly controls.
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No sign-up or download
Large readable tiles
Clear symbols and optional Senior Mode.
Guaranteed-solvable boards
Every fresh game begins with a valid solution path.
Your game is saved
Return later, undo moves or restore the original board.
Mahjong Solitaire Game
Select two matching free tiles. A tile is free when nothing covers it and at least one horizontal side is open.
Guaranteed-solvable layouts
Time
00:00
Tiles left
0
Matches left
0
Available moves
0
Hints used
0
Bright tile: available
Dim tile: blocked
Gold outline: selected
Pulsing tile: hint
You Cleared the Board!
Every tile has been matched. Wonderful job.
Simple instructions
How to Play Mahjong Solitaire
Mahjong Solitaire is a single-player matching game. Remove every tile by pairing free tiles with matching symbols.
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Select a Match
Choose two identical free tiles. Flowers match Flowers and Seasons match Seasons.
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Open the Layout
Remove upper and outside tiles to reveal blocked pieces deeper inside the board.
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Clear Every Tile
Keep matching pairs until the board is empty. Use Hint, Undo or Shuffle when needed.
Plan your matches
Mahjong Solitaire Tips for a Better Game
Mahjong Solitaire rewards patience and planning. The first available pair is not always the best choice, especially when another pair can uncover several new tiles.
This browser game uses Mahjong-style tiles but is different from
the traditional four-player game of Mahjong.
What Makes a Tile Free?
A free tile has nothing resting above it and has an open left or right side. Visible does not always mean selectable. The game dims blocked tiles and disables them so you can focus on valid choices.
Open the Highest Layers First
Raised tiles often block several pieces beneath them. Removing a matching pair from an upper layer can create more choices than clearing two exposed tiles along the bottom edge.
Watch Identical Sets Carefully
Some symbols appear more than twice. When several identical tiles are free, consider which pair opens the board most effectively. Saving one copy for a tile that is still trapped can prevent a difficult position later.
Flowers and Seasons Match by Group
Flower tiles may match other Flower tiles even when their symbols differ. Season tiles work the same way. Normal games always include Flowers, while Hard games include both Flowers and Seasons.
Every New Board Has a Solution Path
Each board is created from a legal reverse-removal sequence. This gives every fresh game at least one complete solution path. A poor sequence of choices may still leave you stuck, but Undo and Shuffle are available.
Restart Restores the Original Board
Restart returns every tile to the exact position and symbol it had when the current game began. This remains true even after using Shuffle. New Game creates an entirely new arrangement.
Choose the Layout That Fits Your Mood
Open Garden is broad and easy to read. Turtle adds a raised center and more blocked tiles. Pyramid uses several layers and rewards careful planning. Difficulty controls the board size and tile variety.
Make the Board Comfortable
The board scales to the available screen width so phone and tablet users can view the layout without excessive horizontal scrolling. Senior Mode enlarges surrounding text and controls and can slightly enlarge the board on wider screens.
Helpful Mahjong products
Mahjong Items You May Find Useful
These optional products may be helpful for visitors who enjoy physical games or prefer a more comfortable setup for online play.
Traditional Mahjong Game Sets
A physical Mahjong set can be used for family game nights, social groups and learning traditional multiplayer Mahjong. Compare tile size, markings, racks and included accessories.
Check Mahjong SetsLarge-Print Mahjong Tiles and Cards
Larger markings may be easier to identify during tabletop play. Mahjong playing cards are lighter than traditional tiles and may be convenient for travel or casual group games.
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Common questions
Mahjong Solitaire FAQ
Mahjong Solitaire is a single-player matching game using Mahjong-style symbols. It is different from traditional four-player Mahjong.
A free tile has no tile covering it and has an open left or right side. Blocked tiles appear darker and cannot be selected.
Yes. Each new board is generated from a legal reverse-removal sequence, giving it at least one complete solution path.
No. Any Flower may match another Flower, and any Season may match another Season.
Yes. The board, timer, hint count, sound setting, dark mode and Senior Mode preferences are stored in your browser.
The game displays a no-moves message and lets you shuffle the remaining tile values. The shuffle process preserves the remaining tile set and makes a valid matching pair available.