https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Game-Tip/How-do-I-get-momentum-at-the-start-of-a-Mother-s-Day-Mahjong/m-p/2667087#M580 <P>At the beginning, it’s tempting to grab the first match you see... but a little scouting pays off. Start by clearing tiles on the top layers and along the long outer edges, because those removals tend to open up more tiles underneath. Before you make your first few matches, scan the board for duplicates of the same tile that are currently playable. If you have a choice between two matches, pick the one that frees up a new tile (or two) right away. More open tiles = more options = fewer dead ends.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Play <A href="https://games.aarp.org/games/mothers-day-mahjong-solitaire" target="_self">here</A>!</P> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:46:16 GMT AARPTeri 2026-04-20T19:46:16Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Game-Tip/How-do-I-get-momentum-at-the-start-of-a-Mother-s-Day-Mahjong/m-p/2667087#M580 <P>At the beginning, it’s tempting to grab the first match you see... but a little scouting pays off. Start by clearing tiles on the top layers and along the long outer edges, because those removals tend to open up more tiles underneath. Before you make your first few matches, scan the board for duplicates of the same tile that are currently playable. If you have a choice between two matches, pick the one that frees up a new tile (or two) right away. More open tiles = more options = fewer dead ends.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Play <A href="https://games.aarp.org/games/mothers-day-mahjong-solitaire" target="_self">here</A>!</P> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:46:16 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Game-Tip/How-do-I-get-momentum-at-the-start-of-a-Mother-s-Day-Mahjong/m-p/2667087#M580 AARPTeri 2026-04-20T19:46:16Z