Mahjong solitaire layouts
Each layout stacks the tiles in a different shape. Easy boards are flat and open; hard ones hide more tiles under tall stacks. Pick one to start a free game.
All layouts
TurtleMedium, 144 tiles. The classic 144-tile layout from the original mahjong solitaire, five layers high.
PyramidMedium, 120 tiles. Four square terraces stacked to a peak. Work the corners of each step first.
ButterflyMedium, 144 tiles. Two wide wings joined at the body. Open the wing tips early to keep both sides moving.
BridgeMedium, 144 tiles. Two stone towers joined by a long deck. The towers hide most of the pairs you need.
FortressHard, 136 tiles. A walled square with a watchtower in each corner. The wall locks in the courtyard.
CrossMedium, 120 tiles. Four arms around a raised centre. Clear the arm tips to free the middle.
DiamondEasy, 92 tiles. A tall, gentle diamond with low layers. A relaxed game that fits phones in portrait.
TowersHard, 132 tiles. Two square towers four storeys high, joined by a low wall. Dig down both towers evenly.
StepsMedium, 144 tiles. Three broad steps rising to the right. The high side holds the hardest pairs.
Little TurtleEasy, 66 tiles. A smaller turtle, three layers high. A quick game for a coffee break.
SquareEasy, 72 tiles. A flat, open square with one small second layer. The easiest board: great for learning.
Christmas TreeMedium, 104 tiles. A festive tree of 104 tiles: a star on top, three tiers of branches and baubles stacked on them.