About Mahjong Connect
Mahjong Connect, also known as Onet or Shisen-sho, is a long-running favorite tile-matching puzzle. The connecting line can travel around the outside edge of the board.
Mahjong Connect at a glance
| Genre | Match game |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, no download or sign-up |
| Controls | Tap |
| Typical game length | 5 to 8 minutes |
| Lives | None (timed) |
| Works on | Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser |
| Daily challenge | Yes, the same puzzle for everyone each day |
How to play Mahjong Connect
- Tap a tile. Then tap its matching partner.
- Check the path. It needs at most two turns.
- Clear the board. Before the timer runs out.
Rules
- The board reshuffles automatically if no pairs are left.
- 3 hints and 2 shuffles per game.
Levels and difficulty
24 levels with bigger boards, more tile types and a tighter clock as you go. Your progress is saved on your device, and you can replay any level you have unlocked.
Scoring
20 points per pair plus a time bonus for each cleared board. Daily challenge scores can be shared with friends.
Tips and strategy for Mahjong Connect
- Clear tiles on the edges first; they connect easily.
- Look for pairs right next to each other.
History of the game
The connecting-tile format is based on Shisen-sho, a Japanese Mahjong solitaire variant from the 1980s.
How we built and tested Mahjong Connect
Our path finder searches every route with up to two turns, including around the edge, and the board is reshuffled whenever no valid pair remains.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a valid connection?
A line of up to three straight segments through empty space.