Browser help
Mahjong solitaire or four-player mahjong?
Recognize the two different game types and learn the free-tile rule before choosing a no-download puzzle.
Identify which game you want
Many browser pages labelled “mahjong” offer mahjong solitaire: one player removes matching tiles from a layout. Traditional multiplayer mahjong involves drawing, discarding and forming hands, with rules varying by region. A solitaire puzzle does not teach the full multiplayer game. Check player count and the stated rules before joining a table or starting a tutorial.
Understand a free tile in solitaire
In common mahjong-solitaire rules, a selectable tile has no tile on top and at least one long side open. Two matching free tiles can be removed. Flower and season matching conventions vary by implementation, so read the local rules. A visible tile is not necessarily free, and clicking a blocked match does not advance the puzzle.
Plan beyond the first pair
Before removing a pair, look at what it unlocks. If three copies are visible, choosing the wrong pair can leave the fourth trapped. Prefer moves that expose covered tiles or free a long row, but do not assume every deal is solvable. Some sites generate guaranteed-solvable layouts; others allow losing arrangements or use a shuffle option. These differences affect comparisons of completion times.
Choose a comfortable browser implementation
Check tile size, contrast, zoom, undo and whether a reset starts the same deal. Touch targets should remain large enough to distinguish similar symbols. LinkParty does not currently provide a mahjong board. When choosing an external site, look for a clear distinction between the puzzle and multiplayer rules, an understandable save policy and an interface that does not hide required moves behind misleading controls.