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Mahjong is the game to reach for when you want to think without being hurried. You clear a board of tiles by finding matching pairs, and there is no clock anywhere in it. Take a minute over a move if you like.
Which plan includes it
Mahjong is part of Essential. The three games free on every plan are Pattern Flow, Mini Sudoku, and Match & Go. During a trial, the whole library is open.
Where to find it
Go to Activities → Brain Games, and tap Mahjong.
How to play
- Tap Play. The board of tiles appears.
- Look for two tiles with the same face that are both free to take. A tile is free when it is not covered and has an open side.
- Tap one, then tap its match. Both lift off the board.
- Keep going until the board is clear. There is no timer, so pausing to look is part of the game rather than a cost.
What it trains
- Visual scanning. Reading a busy board and finding what matches.
- Planning ahead. Choosing which pair to take first so you do not strand a tile underneath.
- Staying focused. Holding your place in a task that unfolds over several minutes.
How long a game takes
Five to fifteen minutes, depending on the board and how long you like to look. The difficulty adapts as you play.
A few small tips
- Clear the top first. Tiles stacked on others are what block you later.
- When you are stuck, start again at one corner and work across rather than scanning the whole board at once.
- There is no penalty for taking your time. Nothing is counting.
An honest note
Brain games are not a treatment for memory loss or dementia. They are a pleasant way to stay curious, which is worth something on its own.