Mahjong Tiles

Mahjong Tiles presents a timeless challenge wrapped in a simple premise: remove every tile from the board by finding and matching identical pairs. But the catch is that only tiles that are free—meaning they have at least one open side—can be selected. This rule transforms what might seem like a casual pastime into a strategic puzzle where every move matters. As the board becomes sparser, the pressure to plan ahead grows. You'll need to think several steps forward, deciding which matches to take first to unlock tiles trapped beneath others. Each layout offers a new puzzle to solve, and the satisfaction of clearing the final tile is immensely rewarding.

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Mahjong Tiles

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MP3Argue with math MP1Make sense of problems MP5Use tools strategically MP7Use structure 3.NBT.A.1Round to 10 or 100 4.MD.C.5Understand angles

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What is Mahjong Tiles

If you enjoy brain teasers that mix memory with foresight, Mahjong Tiles is a great fit. It's a relaxing yet engaging puzzle that you can pick up in seconds.

How to Play

Click on a tile that is free on at least one side to select it, then find and click its identical match elsewhere on the board. Matching pairs are removed, and you continue until every tile is cleared or no more moves remain.

Tips for Playing

Focus on freeing tiles that are stacked or blocked first to open up more options.
Look ahead before matching—removing the wrong pair can trap other tiles.
Use the hint feature if you're stuck, but try to solve on your own for more satisfaction.
Keep an eye on the order of tiles in the layout; some matches may be hiding others.
If you have multiple matches for a tile, choose the one that unlocks the most other tiles.