THE PLAYBOOK · SHIDIAO001
How to play Mahjong Connect
Choose a round of Mahjong Connect and settle into its rules. Remove matching tiles connected by a path of at most two turns. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
6×8 grid and two-turn path finding.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Remove matching tiles connected by a path of at most two turns. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Step by step
- Select equal tiles.
- The route must cross only empty cells.
- An outside-border path is allowed.
- Open connections by removing pairs.
Controls
Tap pairs; use Hint and Undo. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
A same-row pair needs an empty route between its endpoints. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
Three corners are invalid. Check the rule before repeating the action. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Mahjong Connect?
For clarity: Remove matching tiles connected by a path of at most two turns.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Mahjong Connect?
Here is the relevant explanation: Tap pairs; use Hint and Undo.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Mahjong Connect?
For clarity: A same-row pair needs an empty route between its endpoints.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Mahjong Connect?
Here is the relevant explanation: Three corners are invalid.
What format does Mahjong Connect offer?
6×8 grid and two-turn path finding.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Mahjong Connect use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.