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Mahjong Solitaire Guides
Everything worth knowing about mahjong solitaire - the tiles, the strategy, the layouts, and where the game came from.
How to play mahjong solitaire
The rules in two minutes: which tiles are free, how matching works, and how to clear the board.
Mahjong Solitaire Tiles Explained
A friendly guide to the 144 mahjong solitaire tiles: the three suits, the wind and dragon honors, and the flower and season bonus tiles - and how they match.
How to Win at Mahjong Solitaire: Tips & Strategy
Practical mahjong solitaire strategy: why order matters more than speed, how to avoid stranding tiles, and how to read the board so you clear it every time.
Free Online Mahjong Solitaire (No Download)
How to play mahjong solitaire free in your browser - no download, no install, no forced sign-up - and what separates a good free version from a frustrating one.
Are Mahjong Solitaire Boards Always Solvable?
Not always - many mahjong solitaire games deal boards you cannot finish, or quietly reshuffle. Here is what "solvable" really means and how an honest game handles it.
Turtle Mahjong Solitaire: The Classic Layout
The Turtle is the layout most people picture when they think of mahjong solitaire. Here is what it is, why it became the classic, and how to clear it.
Mahjong Solitaire vs. Mahjong: What Is the Difference?
They share the same beautiful tiles but they are completely different games. Here is how mahjong solitaire (the tile-matching puzzle) differs from mahjong (the four-player game).
Mahjong Solitaire Layouts: A Guide to Every Board
What a mahjong solitaire layout is, why the shape changes the difficulty, and a tour of all 168 Mahjong Tide layouts across four sizes.
A Short History of Mahjong Solitaire
Where mahjong solitaire came from: the 19th-century Chinese tile game, the 1981 computer puzzle that borrowed its tiles, and the browser games of today.