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Mahjong Handle
What is Mahjong Handle?
Mahjong Handle is a daily puzzle game for fans of Riichi Mahjong. Each day, you have six attempts to deduce the exact winning hand. It tests your knowledge of tile patterns and hand composition.

A clever twist on the word-guessing formula, but the lack of any onboarding or hints means only seasoned Riichi players will stand a chance.

Perfect for a quick mental stretch between meetings, as long as you know your tiles from your winds.
How to play Mahjong Handle
You guess a complete Riichi Mahjong hand, and the game provides feedback to help you narrow down the correct tiles and arrangement. Use that information to make better guesses until you solve it in six tries or fewer.
Tips & strategy
- Familiarize yourself with common Riichi hand patterns like chiitoitsu, honitsu, and pinfu.
- Pay attention to the three tile suits (man, pin, sou) and honor tiles.
- Use the feedback from each guess to eliminate tile combinations.
- Start with a guess that covers a variety of tile types to gather more information.
- Remember that a standard winning hand consists of four sets and a pair.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mahjong Handle free to play?
The site does not mention any payment, so it appears to be free.
How often does a new puzzle appear?
It is described as a daily puzzle, so a new hand is likely available each day.
Do I need to know Riichi Mahjong to play?
Some familiarity with Mahjong tiles and hand structure will help, but the feedback system may allow beginners to learn.
Is there an app for Mahjong Handle?
The game runs in your browser, so no separate app is required.
What is Riichi Mahjong?
Riichi Mahjong is a Japanese variant of the classic tile game, known for its strategic depth and specific winning conditions.
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