Mahjong by Microsoft

Key Features

• Extensive Puzzle Collection: Access hundreds of puzzles ranging from traditional layouts to creative, thematic structures.

• Five Daily Challenges:

  • Classic: Clear the board.

  • Golden Tiles: Clear all marked golden tiles.

  • Lightning Tiles: Match special tiles quickly to extend your time.

  • Match Attack: Find specific pairs within a time limit.

  • Score Attack: Reach a target score using multipliers and chain bonuses.

• Customization: Unlock new tile sets (such as cosmos or autumn themes) and serene backgrounds as you level up.

• Chain Bonuses: Earn extra points by matching the same suit of tiles in a row.

• Cloud Sync: Sign in with a Microsoft Account to save progress, collect Xbox achievements, and sync your game across Windows, Android, and iOS.

How to Play

1. Select a Pair: Click on two identical tiles that are "unblocked."

2. Unblocked Condition: A tile can be picked if it has no tiles on top of it and has either its left or right side completely open.

3. Use Tools: If stuck, use the Hint tool to highlight a pair or Shuffle to rearrange the remaining tiles into a solvable state.

4. Badges & Progression: Complete every daily challenge in a month to earn Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, or the elusive Perfect Badge.

How to Win: Strategy & Tips

• Maximize Chain Bonuses: To get the highest score, don't just match any pair. Try to match several tiles of the same "suit" (e.g., Bamboo or Circles) consecutively to build a multiplier.

• Look for "Tall" Stacks: The game often hides crucial tiles in the center of tall piles. Prioritize matches that lower the height of these stacks early on.

• Strategic Undo: Use the undo feature if you find yourself with no moves. Often, matching the same tiles in a different order (if multiple pairs are available) will lead to a better board state.

• Save the Golden Tiles: In Golden Tile challenges, you don't need to clear the whole board. Clear only what is necessary to reach the gold tiles to save time and moves.

• Expert Difficulty: Play on higher difficulty settings for a larger point multiplier, which is essential for climbing the global leaderboards.

Technical Details

• Developer: Microsoft Corporation

• Category: Puzzle / Casual

• File Size: ~100 MB (Varies by device)

• Compatibility: * Android: Requires Android 6.0 or later.

  • iOS: Requires iOS 13.0 or later.

  • PC: Available via the Microsoft Store on Windows 10/11.

• Age Rating: Everyone (PEGI 3)

• Monetization: Free to play; contains advertisements. Offers In-App Purchases for a Premium Subscription (removes ads and boosts daily challenge rewards).

• Account Requirement: Microsoft account registration is required for cross-platform play and cloud saving.

• Update Status: Actively updated (latest major update Feb 13, 2026).