Free & Unlimited Mahjong with friends and/or bots - American mahjong w/ 2025 NMJL or Marvelous cards or Chinese/Hong Kong mahjong (13 tiles, pongs, chows, & pairs)
Mahjong 4 Friends allows you to play mahjong with your friends and/or bots! American, Chinese, Hong Kong, and British Mahjong are supported. Can't play your way? Send us an email!
If you can't install Mahjong 4 Friends app, you can also play at https://mahjong4friends.com. The iOS app brings increased performance and additional features, so using it is recommended.
Mahjong 4 Friends provides instructions in little yellow bubbles while in the game. If you want to learn more about rules and strategies, a comprehensive tutorial is linked to from the app. Summaries of rules are provided below:
American Mahjong Rules (from NMJL card):
- One right, across, left charleston round (0-3 tiles left)
- If all 4 players agree, One left, across, right charleston round (0-3 tiles right)
- One charleston pass across (0-3 tiles)
- Mahjong when matching a combination on the card.
- Jokers can only be used in matches of 3 or more tiles.
- Any player can swap a matching tile for exposed jokers
Chinese/British/Hong Kong Rules:
- 4 pongs/kongs and a pair are mahjong
- Sequences can be used to replace a pong/kong
- An optional charleston is provided
- Mahjong and sequence limitations can be overridden (to help you play by your rules!)
You can play with your friends on any American Mahjong card by selecting "Other Card" - scoring is supported on the National Mahjongg League cards from 2020 to 2025, as well as the Marvelous Mah Jongg cards from 2021 to 2025.
You can purchase a National Mahjongg League card at https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/store.aspx#
You can purchase a Marvelous Mah-Jongg Card at https://marvelousmahjongg.com/
Playing a Game:
1. Open the App
2. Select either Single Player or Multiplayer mode
If Single Player, click "New Game", configure your game, and start!
If Multiplayer, create a room and send the link to invite other players, then configure your game and start!
Bug reports, feature requests, or other feedback? Email support@mahjong4friends.com
It can be difficult to diagnose issues from the limited information in reviews! Please contact support@mahjong4friends.com if you encounter issues or need assistance. Response times vary heavily, but we usually respond within 24 hours.
Happy Mahjong!
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As a brand new player I have found this app to help me improve my game which helps me be a better player in person. I play by myself and it has helped me learn the rules (i.e no joker in NEWS) by telling me it's not allowed and then me and the bots return to the game with me trying something else. I have improved my ability to pick which section of the card to play by deciding first, then checking the suggested hands to see if I'm on track. This helps me learn to look at more sections of the card. I have improved my speed in playing the game which means that I am better in person and even though I'm new, I am welcomed by experienced players at their table. I also love the card tracking which shows me my win/loss record by section which also gives me inspiration to branch out to other sections on the card. LOVE IT!!! And I get my mahjong fix daily when I don't have any people to play with in person.
This app is TERRIFIC!
Devoted swimmer and sailor
“The Scrabble Addict” wrote a review on March 12 and I agree with it completely. I am new to Mah Jongg and was interested in playing after watching 3 out of 4 one hour classes online offered by AARP. I then attended 2 or 3 classes at a local center, but was constantly helping me choose which category and hand to pick. I then read a book from the library on how to play which recommended this app. I started playing on the app daily. This really helped me become more familiar with the card and the various hands. I love the offering of different choices when trying to decide which hand to play. The ladies at the Activity Center couldn’t believe how fast I learned how to play and bumped me up from the beginner’s class to the intermediate group after only 3 days! I highly recommend this app to anyone who wants to learn the game.
Hands down the BEST Mahjong App!
DallasTxmax
I would give more than 5 stars if I could. The set up and options are unlike any other app. The developer is very hands on and receptive to input. His story is amazing so make sure you read it. He constantly updates the app with new features that you’ll always love. You get to vote on certain things he’s developing.The Mahjong group that I play with love this app. The features are endless and only growing daily. He constantly updates about new things in the app “News” section.You’re able to adjust the level of difficulty so this app is perfect for beginners, as well as well seasoned Mahjong Players. If you are a beginner, you have the option to use the “suggested hands“ so that you can develop your skill set.You don’t need four people to play, but you can make a room and invite other people. Again, the choices in this app are endless. Even the names and voices of other players. One of the things that surprises me is that he just now started putting ads on. You can play this game for free. However, I chose to purchase it because he deserves it for all his hard work. The annual subscription is minimal.Again, you have to read the bio on the developer. He thanks his mother for all her support. What’s not to love about that?
Developer Response
Thanks for the incredible review! Feedback like this always puts a smile on my face! Thank you for subscribing as well - while I wish ads weren't necessary and try to keep them minimal, under 1% of players subscribe, so ads necessary to invest in things like server upgrades and (hopefully upcoming) new icon designs.
Look no further…..
IMHO4REAL
This is the best if not, one of the best Mahjong games online. The versatility to play the different styles and practice is fantastic. Ability to connect with others to actually play a live game is a plus. If you are new to Mahjong, the guidance/blockage alerts help you to follow the rules and more importantly – it helps you to see other combinations your tiles might be more suited for. As you advance, the same features allow you to check your own skills as you try to size up your opponents/figure out what combinations they might be going for. The annoying advertisements all games have, are brief and easy to get out of. I play in flight when there’s no Wi-Fi or Internet. Absolutely LOVE this mahjong game!!!!
Fixed a bug with the update prompt that caused it to incorrectly appear
Fixed an issue that could cause the 2025 card to occasionally not appear
Clarified several error messages to help reduce confusion regarding rules on allowable joker usage, on-turn placements, and more
Framework updates (iOS 14 now required)
Version 10.0.5
The developer, Darshan Somashekar, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
Seller
Darshan Somashekar
Size
53.7 MB
Category
Board
Compatibility
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
