Matrix Mahjong

Matrix Mahjong changes how you form Mahjong hands: on a 3×7 grid, pairs, chows and pungs can be made both across and down. A tile placed at an intersection counts toward two patterns at once.

Form winning hands

You win when every tile in your hand belongs to a valid meld; the usual requirement of four melds and a pair does not apply. New players need to learn three basic melds, while experienced players must rethink waits and ready hands.

The changed winning condition also opens up new possibilities for Faans. All Honors, for example, no longer has to consist of four pungs and a pair, and Four Identical Chows can extend to Six Identical Chows.

Manage turns and health

Your available turns are tied to your HP, so there may not be time to wait for a large hand. A quick win with a small Faan, and knowing when to stop, can sometimes carry you farther than aiming for a big score every round.

Adapt each round

You cannot freely edit the tile deck, force a specific build or chase exponential scoring. Instead, you weigh the options in front of you and judge which tiles may still come. Items can help, but you still have to find a solution within your opening hand.

Tiles, items and opponents

The game presents handcrafted pixel and voxel Mahjong tiles, with responsive feedback as you hover over, pick up and place them. Items range from everyday folk objects to mythical treasures, while opponents include legendary figures and deities. Their effects may carry meanings of their own, set within a bright, clean art style.