Shanghai Mahjong

A full tile layout appears on the table as the puzzle begins, and the goal is set right away: clear matching pairs until no tiles remain. Each board uses a stacked arrangement that places tiles in open, blocked, or partially hidden positions. Some tiles can be removed immediately, while others require clearing pieces above or beside them. Every new layout starts with a direct structure, showing which tiles can be selected and which ones will open only after certain pairs are cleared.

Most gameplay focuses on choosing accessible tiles and matching them with identical symbols. Simple taps select a tile, and a second tap confirms the match. Some boards include long rows, tall stacks, or tight corners that need extra attention before deeper tiles can be reached. Moving through the board requires checking both sides carefully, since removing one pair often opens several more. Special modes may appear, introducing timed runs or larger boards that increase the number of tiles on the table. Each cleared pair gives instant feedback, helping guide the next move without slowing down the puzzle.

As puzzles progress, new boards unlock with different shapes, sizes, and difficulty levels. Larger structures place important tiles deeper inside the arrangement, requiring careful clearing to avoid being stuck later. A scoring system may track speed and accuracy, rewarding cleaner matches and fewer mistakes. Additional challenge modes open after completing early boards, offering new goals or faster requirements. The final puzzles present the biggest tile stacks, ending the set once the last board is cleared and every pair has been matched.