Starter Mahjong table: 48 tiles
A small three-step pyramid with the biggest tiles in the game and the quickest finish. On a phone or tablet held upright, Mahjong deals a taller version of the same pyramid with the same number of tiles, so they stay big. It is the best table for a first game, or for a few relaxed minutes.
Starter at a glance
- Tiles: 48 (24 pairs to match)
- Size: Small table (up to 88 tiles)
- Layers: 3, with 32, 12, 4 tiles from the bottom layer to the top
- Footprint: 8 tiles across and 4 deep
How it plays
32 of the 48 tiles sit on the bottom layer, and 16 are stacked above them; the top layer holds 4 tiles. Tiles you can see but cannot pick are underneath others, so the stacks are where the planning is. Every game is dealt so it can be finished, and you have hints, unlimited undo and a shuffle if you get stuck.