Mahjong is a popular Chinese solitaire game. Mahjong is easy to learn, but requires good skills to master. Our version of Mahjong is graphically beautiful and contains thousands of courses you can play for endless entertainment. In addition, our Mahjong includes special tiles and the option to go star hunting.
You can also build your own levels and share them with your friends.
Mahjong 3 is a new and beautiful version of the popular Chinese solitaire. In this solitaire game there are even more courses, special tiles and stars to collect.
Rules The playing field Stars & Shuffle Help function The tiles Tactics Special tiles Course builder
There are 4 of each bamboo tile in a normal Mahjong level. The bamboo tiles traditionally stand for copper coins on a string.
There are 4 of each character tile in a normal Mahjong level. The character tiles show the numbers 1-9 in traditional Chinese. The red character at the bottom stands for 10,000.
There are 4 of each circle tile in a normal Mahjong level. The circle tiles symbolise the traditional copper coins.
The wind tiles represent the four directions on the compass. North(N), South(S), East(E) and West(W).
There are 3 different dragon tiles, and 4 of each in a normal Mahjong level. The dragon tiles symbolize the 3 coloured dragons, green, red and white.
There is one of each in a normal Mahjong level and they can all be paired with each other. The flower tiles represent the four noble men of Chinese art. Cherry, Orchid, Chrysanthemum and Bamboo.
There is one of each in a normal Mahjong level and they can all be paired with each other. The season tiles represent the four seasons of Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. These tiles also have their corresponding Chinese characters for the season, coloured in red in the top right corner.
Mahjong history is rich in cultural influences and development over time. Although the exact origin and development of the game is difficult to pinpoint due to the lack of precise documents and sources, there are some theories and historical contexts that provide insight into its history. Mahjong classic originated in China and was likely developed in the 19th century during the Qing Dynasty. It is believed to have its roots in various Chinese card and domino games that have been around for centuries. Some of these early games included playing cards and dominoes with symbols and characters. The first form of Mahjong was played by the Chinese nobility and later became popular among the general population. Originally played with a set of 136 tiles, it is believed that the extra tiles were added later to increase the game's complexity and strategic elements. In the early 20th century, Mahjong was introduced to Western players and quickly became popular in the US and Europe. In the Western world, the game was adapted to be played with standard playing cards and has since gone through different variations and rule sets. During the 1920s, Mahjong became an international sensation and was considered an exotic and trendy form of entertainment. The popularity of the game was further boosted by its presence in movies and novels, which contributed to the spread of Mahjong in Western cultures. Today, Mahjong remains an extremely popular game in both China and the rest of the world. It is played both as a social game among family and friends and as a competition in professional tournaments. Mahjong has also found its place in digital formats and is available as computer games and mobile apps. Mahjong's history is living proof of the game's ability to survive and adapt across generations and cultural boundaries. Its strategic depth, symbolism and exciting gameplay have ensured its continued popularity and made it one of the most loved and played board games in the world.
Mahjong is a popular strategic board game that originated in China and has been played for centuries. It is typically played by four players, although there are also variations for three players. Mahjong is known for its beautiful and intricate game pieces and the complex strategy involved in the game. The game is played with a set of Mahjong tiles, usually consisting of 144 pieces. These tiles are divided into different sets and are typically carved from ivory, bamboo or artificial materials. Each set consists of different characters and symbols, including circles, signs, bamboo and wind and dragon tiles. The object of Mahjong is to form sets and sequences of tiles to create a complete hand. Each player receives a certain amount of tiles at the start and must then take their turn to draw a tile and then discard a tile until they have a complete hand. A complete hand usually consists of four sets (either three of a kind or a sequence of three) and a pair. Players attempt to build their hand by collecting pieces from the open wall, which is the central wall of pieces located in the center of the playing area. They can also choose to steal a tile that another player has discarded if it completes a set or sequence in their hand. Mahjong is known for its many rules and strategic elements. Players must be aware of what tiles are available, what sets and sequences they can form, and what tiles to discard to avoid giving their opponents an advantage. Mahjong is more than just a game, it's also a social activity that brings family and friends together. It requires concentration, tactical thinking and the ability to read opponents' moves. The game can be played in a relaxed atmosphere or as a competition in tournaments. Mahjong is loved and played all over the world and is a great way to challenge yourself and enjoy time with others.
This is a good game for someone learning mahjongg to learn the technique & speed necessary to achieve a good score. It's not for someone who completely understands those principals & it more skilled (like myself). I do like the choice between toon & classic Chinese characters. And most importantly, I can turn OFF the music.
This game is addictive and I love it. I just wish Playtopia would put it back to its original format so that the sessions would register and automatically move to the next puzzle like it used to.
Love this game. So fun and addictive to play. Look forwarding to playing more and beating all levels.
Love this game, it is so addictive once you start you will not want to leave. Thanks playtopia just keep the new levels coming
Fantastic mahjong game! I am addicted to mahjong games and Playtopia's mahjong 3 is the best one on the internet. Love have different tile sets to choose from and the lay outs are very interesting and challenging. LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!
Love this game it has me totally mesmerised am totally addicted. Need more levels to keep us all going though
love this game but more levels are needed to keep us addicts going :-) also make gems a little easier to collect and more explanation as to what these are for.
Fantastic game. Highly recommended for anyone who loves mahjong. It should come with the warning - extremely addictive. I might never leave my computer again!
great game love the lay outs and free pairs, need a challenge and badges for the game. Hope to see more puzzles added and sequences, had some trouble with puzzles loading, slow start up