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Are you a new player or a seasoned Mahjong-er?

Play anytime, solo or with friends, and at any level of difficulty. Whether you’re starting from scratch or a seasoned Mahjong veteran, we have a seat at our table ready for you!

For beginners

Learn from the beginning

Meet the tiles, read the card, and learn how a turn works. Take it one hands-on step at a time.

Start learning step by step
For experienced players

Jump straight into a game

Know the basics? Play complete games against the computer, or pull up a chair at an online table with your friends.

Start playing right away

Something new every day.

Daily challengesEarn lanternsUnlock gorgeous tile setsUnlock achievements39 mahjong lessons

Never played? You’re in good hands.

39 short lessons take you from your first tile to your first full game, three steps at a time.

Learn to play
Lesson 3 of 39

Meet the dragons

Three dragons, one per suit. Tap the one that goes with the dots.

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A lesson from chapter one.
1

Learn the basics

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Step-by-step lessons introduce the tiles, the card, the Charleston, and how a turn works.

2

Build your skills

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Practice what to pass, when to call, and how to use jokers. Try a daily challenge to keep the rules fresh.

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Play a complete game

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Play against three computer players, with guidance available whenever you need it.

Start learning step by step

Already play? Take a real seat.

Full table rules: the complete Charleston, calls resolved by priority, joker exchanges, even the dead-hand referee. Dial the bots from Gentle to Sharp, or bring your friends to a private online table.

Start playing right away

Elaine’s table

friends only
koiElaine✓ ready
koiRuthie✓ ready
koiMargepicking a mat
YouThe link is the invite.

No countdown at a friends table. Deal when everyone’s settled in.

Recognize patterns better.

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2 0 2 6 ●
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1 1 1 ▲
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1 1 1 ■
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Year in one suit, soap as zero. Pungs of ones in the other two. Worth 25 points.

Soon, good mahjong strategy will be second nature. The more you play, the better you’ll be. Play as much as you want, solo or with friends, and watch the patterns come to you faster every hand.

A few things you might be wondering.

Do I need to know how to play?

No. Start with the tiles, the card, the Charleston, and how a turn works. If you already know the basics, you can skip ahead to practice.

Do I need to download an app?

No. Mahjong Pals works in your browser. You can visit the website and begin from there.

Who will I play against?

Practice games use three computer players. When you’re ready, you can join an online table or invite friends to a private one.

Which card will I use?

Mahjong Pals includes its own card of nineteen hands across familiar categories, so you can practice reading patterns and playing full games.

Can I turn the guidance off?

Yes. Keep guidance on while learning, or turn it off when you want to practice independently.

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