Visual planning
Axiom Mahjong
Remove the tiles in matching pairs. A tile is open when nothing lies on it and its left or right side is free. Plan ahead: the tile you need may be hidden under another.
Free in the browser, no account needed.
Rules
- Pick two open tiles with the same face to remove them.
- A tile is open when no tile covers it, even partly, and its left or its right side is free.
- Any flower matches any flower, and any season matches any season.
- Shuffle re-deals the remaining tiles into a winnable arrangement.
- Clear every tile to win.
How to play, step by step
- Open tiles. A tile is open when nothing covers it and its left or right side is free. Blocked tiles look dimmer.
- Pairs. Pick two open tiles with the same face. Flowers pair with flowers, seasons with seasons.
Controls
- Click or tap two matching open tiles
- Arrow keys move between open tiles, Enter selects, Esc clears the selection
- Zoom and drag to pan on small screens
- Z to undo, Y to redo, H for a hint
Difficulty and levels
Each layout offers the tiers it can really deliver: small layouts are easy, the Turtle and Expert layouts go up to expert. Every board is built so it can be cleared, and difficulty is measured by how often careless play gets stuck.
Axiom Mahjong: frequently asked questions
- Is Axiom Mahjong free to play?
- Yes. Axiom Mahjong is free in the browser with no account, no download and no ads. Your progress is saved on your device.
- How do you play Axiom Mahjong?
- Pick two open tiles with the same face to remove them. A tile is open when no tile covers it, even partly, and its left or its right side is free. Any flower matches any flower, and any season matches any season. Shuffle re-deals the remaining tiles into a winnable arrangement. Clear every tile to win.
- How do the levels and difficulty work in Axiom Mahjong?
- Each layout offers the tiers it can really deliver: small layouts are easy, the Turtle and Expert layouts go up to expert. Every board is built so it can be cleared, and difficulty is measured by how often careless play gets stuck.
- Can I play Axiom Mahjong on my phone or tablet?
- Yes. Axiom Mahjong works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers, with touch, mouse and keyboard controls.
- Is there a daily Axiom Mahjong puzzle?
- Yes. Every day there is a new daily puzzle, the same for every player, alongside unlimited numbered levels.
More puzzles in Axiom
Axiom MergeSlide, merge, charge and set off chain reactions.
Block ArchitectFit polyomino pieces into a shaped board.
Circuit FlowRotate tiles until every lamp is lit.
Logic GridReveal a hidden picture from number clues.
Shift LabPush blocks onto targets without trapping them.
Axiom SudokuFill the grid so no digit repeats in a row, column or box.
Axiom SpectrumPour colored layers until every tube holds one color.
Axiom TacticsFind the winning move in real chess positions.
Axiom Mind LabFive kinds of reasoning puzzles, each with a clear explanation.
Axiom Word SearchFind every hidden word in a grid of letters.
Axiom PathDraw one line through every cell, numbers in order.
Axiom DuoBalance suns and moons in every row and column.
Axiom DominoPlace every domino so each region meets its rule.
Axiom JamSlide each block out through the gate of its colour.
