Mahjong is a free puzzle title for mobile devices by developer CanaryDroid. It is a solitaire-inspired experience that draws cues from the popular Chinese board game of the same name. Instead of using a deck of cards, it uses mahjong tiles on a four-layer stack, with the goal of clearing the entire table by pairing matching tiles one by one. 

Virtual Shanghai Solitaire 

Mahjong boasts over 1,000 boards of varying layouts and designs, with customizable backgrounds. Standard rules apply here, wherein you’re given multiple layers of tiles that you need to clear off the board by pairing identical ones together. You can ask for hints if you get stuck, have unlimited undos to work with, and an auto fit feature for smoother movement and animations. 

You can also break from the main game mode and take on daily challenges to test your skills and provide a nice change of pace. Best of all, there’s an offline mode, so you don’t need an active internet connection to play. On a side note, the game is ad-supported, and ads appear too frequently and can be distracting at times. 

A solid game 

Overall, if you’re a fan of the popular variant of the classic Chinese board game, Mahjong offers a solid experience, with plenty of different boards to choose from. Gameplay is easy to get into, with the rules being the same. The fact that you can play offline is just a nice bonus. Go and check it out now.