If you've ever killed time with Solitaire on Windows, this is the same kind of brain candy—but with layered tiles instead of cards. Mahjong Unlimited is a classic matching puzzle where you clear stacks of tiles by pairing identical ones. It's the definition of "easy to learn, surprisingly tricky to master," with infinite levels that get progressively harder. Perfect for zoning out or actually challenging your pattern recognition skills when you crank up the difficulty.
The rules are simple, but spotting the right moves takes focus. Here's the breakdown.
You scan the board for matching pairs, but here's the catch: you can only select tiles that are "free." A tile is free if it's not blocked by another tile on top of it, and has at least one open side (left or right). The 3D layering isn't just for show—it's the core puzzle mechanic. You'll constantly rotate your mental map trying to figure out which tiles unlock others.
Every tile appears four times on the board. The trap is this: if you match the wrong pair early, you can lock yourself out of clearing the remaining duplicates. I've had runs where I cleared 90% of the board only to realize I blocked the last two matching tiles under a pyramid I can't access. The hint button helps, but it recharges slowly, so you learn to think two moves ahead.
Each cleared board counts as a completed level. The game tracks your streak and unlocks achievements (usually dragon-themed icons). If you enable the timer, you're racing to beat your own records. If you play untimed, it becomes a coffee-break meditation session. Either way, the difficulty gradually ramps up with more complex tile layouts and tighter stacking.
This is squarely aimed at casual puzzle fans and older players who want something familiar but endlessly replayable. If you're the type who has a crossword app or plays Candy Crush during lunch breaks, this slots right into that rotation. The kid-friendly animal skins also make it safe for younger players learning pattern matching, though the harder difficulties will stump even adults. Not recommended if you need fast-paced action—this is a slow-burn brain teaser.
It's incredibly chill. The backgrounds have that faux-Asian aesthetic with wooden textures and dragon motifs, and the tile-matching sound effects are satisfying without being annoying. I played several rounds while listening to a podcast, and it worked great as a background activity. That said, the visuals are budget-tier—clean vector art with basic drop shadows. Nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. The customization options (dark mode tiles, card suits instead of Kanji) are a nice touch if you get bored of the default look.
The game auto-saves your progress using browser cache, so you can close the tab and pick up where you left off—just don't clear your browsing data or you'll lose your streak. Performance-wise, it's feather-light. I tested it on a five-year-old laptop and a mid-range phone, and both ran it flawlessly. No lag, no stuttering. It's clearly built for mobile-first design, so touch controls are responsive, and the UI buttons are thumb-friendly.
A solid, no-frills Mahjong Solitaire clone that does exactly what it promises.
Simple and responsive. No complaints here—the click/tap detection works perfectly even when tiles are tightly stacked.
Developed by RAD BROTHERS and released on January 23, 2026. It's part of their casual puzzle lineup aimed at mobile and web players.