Mahjong is an endlessly versatile game and Fortress Mahjong is one of its more popular variations. The Fortress Mahjong layout makes the game a bit trickier than the classic layout and is a really great new version to try. Today, we’re going to look at everything you need to know to play Mahjong Fortress.
Fortress Mahjong is a simple game and it is easy to pick up. However, it takes practice to win every time. The basic aim of the game is to match up paired tiles based on the patterns on them with an aim to eventually clearing the whole board. The game starts with 144 tiles arranged into a complex, fortress-like pattern. You can only move certain tiles in the game at first, and more become available as you go along.
Let’s look at the specific rules.
The rules of Fortress Mahjong are as follows:
When all tiles have been removed from the board in fortress Mahjong, the game is won—but it’s not so simple. Here are some key tips for winning: