How to play Mahjong Match
Mahjong Match is a fast one-on-one mahjong duel. Draw and discard tiles, claim the computer's discards to pung or chow, and be the first to complete three sets and a pair.
At a glance
Mahjong Match pits you against the computer. Find matches faster than your opponent to win the round.
- Game type
- Mahjong
- Players
- 1 vs computer
- Pieces
- 144 tiles
- Best for
- Beating the AI
- You and the computer each start with ten tiles. On your turn you draw one tile, then discard one.
- Complete three sets — three of a kind or three in a row — plus one pair to win. That is eleven tiles in all.
- When the computer discards a tile you already hold twice, press Pung to claim it. Two tiles that run in sequence can be claimed with Chow.
- A claim replaces your draw, so after claiming you must discard straight away.
- If the wall runs out before either side completes a hand, the round is a draw.
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Frequently asked questions
How many tiles do I need to win?
Eleven: three sets of three plus one pair.
What is the difference between pung and chow?
A pung is three identical tiles. A chow is three tiles of the same suit in sequence, such as 4-5-6 of bamboo.
Can I claim any discard?
You can claim a discard when you already hold the tiles needed to complete a set with it. Otherwise you pass and play continues.