THE PLAYBOOK · GZDINGZAN
A practical guide to Mahjong Connect
Open Mahjong Connect, check the instructions and begin a round. Remove matching tiles connected by a path of at most two turns. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Look at what changes after your first action.
6×8 grid and two-turn path finding.
One thing to notice as you play
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Keep the objective visible.
What counts as success
Remove matching tiles connected by a path of at most two turns. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Work through the instructions
- Select equal tiles.
- The route must cross only empty cells.
- An outside-border path is allowed.
- Open connections by removing pairs.
How your actions work
Tap pairs; use Hint and Undo. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Work through an example
A same-row pair needs an empty route between its endpoints. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the controls nearby.
A mistake to avoid
Three corners are invalid. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Further help with the game
As a new player, what is the goal of Mahjong Connect?
Keep this in mind: Remove matching tiles connected by a path of at most two turns.
Before I begin, how do I control Mahjong Connect?
Tap pairs; use Hint and Undo.
While learning, what example helps explain Mahjong Connect?
Here is the relevant explanation: A same-row pair needs an empty route between its endpoints.
What should I watch out for in Mahjong Connect?
Keep this in mind: Three corners are invalid.
Before I begin, what format does Mahjong Connect offer?
6×8 grid and two-turn path finding.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Mahjong Connect use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.