How to Play Mahjong Connect

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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. Look at what changes after your first action. 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.

A useful comparison

Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Use the example to check your reasoning.

Your goal

Remove matching tiles connected by a path of at most two turns. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.

Step by step

1. Select equal tiles.
2. The route must cross only empty cells.
3. An outside-border path is allowed.
4. Open connections by removing pairs.

Controls

Tap pairs; use Hint and Undo. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. A new-round button replaces the current round.

A useful example

A same-row pair needs an empty route between its endpoints. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the game’s format in mind.

Watch out for this

Three corners are invalid. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.

Common questions