Description

The calm look is a trick—this board can lock itself Hidden Pairs Mahjong begins with a peaceful, familiar tile layout, then quietly turns tense when choices narrow and pairs get buried. The challenge isn’t just spotting identical tiles; it’s choosing matches that keep the board flexible. When you play well, the board feels like it “opens up” under your hands. The open-tile rule you must respect You can only match tiles that are open—typically meaning they’re not covered and have a free side so they can slide out. This rule is where most frustration comes from, because you’ll often see a perfect pair that you can’t legally remove yet. Good play is learning how to unlock those locked pairs without trapping yourself. Choosing pairs that create future options A “good” match exposes new faces or frees a stack; a “bad” match clears tiles but reveals nothing useful. Early in a level, prioritize matches that remove tiles from the top layer and from areas where stacks overlap. The goal is to increase your move pool, not just reduce tile count. Three opening patterns that prevent locks (unique) These openings reduce the chance of ending with trapped singles. • Center-first unlocking: remove open pairs near the center/top that touch multiple stacks, because they usually reveal more tiles at once • Layer peeling: focus on the highest visible layer across the board before digging deep in one corner • Symmetry balancing: alternate between left and right sides so you don’t bury one side under unmatched tiles while the other side empties. None of these are “magic,” but they keep your options wide longer. Midgame balance: don’t hollow out one corner Clearing one area completely can feel productive, but it often creates a dead board where remaining tiles are locked or unmatched. Rotate your attention across the layout: remove a pair, then look for what it unlocked, then move to a different cluster. Balanced clearing helps you avoid the classic endgame problem of “lots of tiles, no legal moves.” Using hints without ruining the strategy If your version includes a hint button, treat it as a time-management tool, not a crutch. Staring too long can lead to rushed, low-value matches that trap the board. A quick hint can restore momentum and help you keep making smart unlocking moves. Controls Controls can vary by host/version. Use the in-game help/settings if yours differs. Typically you click or tap one tile and then its identical open match to remove the pair. Some builds include hint, shuffle, or undo features; if yours does, use them to protect solvability rather than to chase speed. Endgame cleanup: how to finish cleanly Late game often becomes a visibility problem: you can see many tiles, but only a few are open at once. Prioritize pairs that free stacked tiles, and avoid spending your final moves on low-impact edge pairs unless they unlock something. If you notice repeated “almost matches,” pause and confirm openness before you commit. A satisfying last move When you finish a board well, it doesn’t feel like luck—it feels like you kept the layout breathing. That’s why this version stays highly replayable: every level rewards patience, foresight, and the small joy of watching a locked board become solvable again.

Instruction

Tap matching tiles to clear the board Try to beat the clock with bonus time If you are stuck use hint button

Specifications

• Easy to play