Game guide · JK-TJ
Read before your next round of Mahjong Connect
Mahjong Connect gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Remove matching tiles connected by a path of at most two turns. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Look at what changes after your first action.
6×8 grid and two-turn path finding.
An idea for your next attempt
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The objective of a round
Remove matching tiles connected by a path of at most two turns. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
From the start of a round
- Select equal tiles.
- The route must cross only empty cells.
- An outside-border path is allowed.
- Open connections by removing pairs.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Tap pairs; use Hint and Undo. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
See how the rules apply
A same-row pair needs an empty route between its endpoints. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Take a moment to compare.
Keep this in mind
Three corners are invalid. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
If you are unsure
What is the goal of Mahjong Connect?
Here is the relevant explanation: Remove matching tiles connected by a path of at most two turns.
For my first round, how do I control Mahjong Connect?
The key detail is this: Tap pairs; use Hint and Undo.
When I return, what example helps explain Mahjong Connect?
Keep this in mind: A same-row pair needs an empty route between its endpoints.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Mahjong Connect?
Here is the relevant explanation: Three corners are invalid.
When I return, what format does Mahjong Connect offer?
Keep this in mind: 6×8 grid and two-turn path finding.
While learning, which play mode does Mahjong Connect use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
Where should I start with Mahjong Connect?
Select equal tiles.
Before I begin, do I need an account or a payment for Mahjong Connect?
Here is the relevant explanation: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For my first round, how can I find Mahjong Connect again?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For my first round, how do I report an issue with Mahjong Connect?
Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.