Mahjong Big

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Mahjong is one of those games that you've probably only seen played among certain kinds of folks, but it's open to everyone, so start with Mahjong Big. There are many versions of the game with different rules that can make it challenging to keep track, but they all tend to boil down to the same win conditions. You can be a speedy or thoughtful player, but it feels good to dominate the game, especially when all the tiles you want appear precisely when you need them. This is your chance to play various layouts of Mahjong and have the opportunity to go big or go home.

About Mahjong Big

If you've never seen Mahjong, it can look intimidating with its different tiles, but once you know the rules, you'll be fine. This game doesn't waste any time in holding your hand and gives you multiple types of games to play. They all use the same rules, but the formations can distract you if you are unprepared. This is why you need to hone your observation skills to quickly spot the shapes hiding in the tiles to get those sweet combos. By improving that ability, you should have no problem clearing any board. Remember that the tiles need to be reached first.

How to Play

Mahjong Big is a 2.5D top-down board game based on Mahjong that you can play using only the mouse. To interact with tiles and the UI, move the cursor over them and click the Left Mouse Button. Two tiles can be selected at a time, and if they can be paired, they will be. The goal is to clear the board by pairing off all the tiles. There will be a timer counting up to record your time, but the faster you complete it, the more stars you'll earn. The game ends whenever you decide to stop playing.

The main menu gives you access to all Mahjong layouts, ranging from basic shapes to complex designs. The bigger designs will tend to have more tiles and more layers. You must work your way through the tiles by making matches. Tiles with the same image can be paired together, while certain other tiles sharing similar features can also be paired together. Only tiles that have a side free on either the left or right can be paired. If you remove the upper tiles, you'll then have access to the tiles underneath. Keep making pairs until all the tiles have been removed from the screen.

Tips and Tricks

This is a game of matching, and all sorts of symbols mix together, so it can be easy to lose track. Rather than focusing on the specifics of each design, focus on general details and go from there. These details can include noticing certain shapes (lines) or certain themes (plants), which can help you spot similar tiles much faster.