FAQ: What is Thanksgiving Mahong?

[AARPTeri]

Thanksgiving Mahjong is a themed version of the classic Mahjong game featuring Thanksgiving-inspired tiles. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season!

How do I play Thanksgiving Mahjong?
Click or tap on a tile to select it, then choose another identical tile that is not blocked. The pair will disappear if it’s a valid match. Continue until all tiles are cleared or no moves remain.

How do I win?

Clear all tiles by matching identical pairs.

Are there special tiles?

Yes! Thanksgiving Mahjong includes classic suits like Wind, Dragon, Flower, and Season, each with unique point values. But that’s not all – look for autumn favorites such as cranberries, cornucopias, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Match them together to increase your score.

Can I use hints?
Absolutely. The hint button is available whenever you’re stuck, but remember that while it will always give you a move, it might not always suggest the best strategic move.

Is Thanksgiving Mahjong free to play?

Yes, you can play it online for free at AARP Games.

Do I need to download anything?

No downloads required – play directly in your browser.

Can I play on mobile?

Yes, the game is mobile-friendly.

Are there time limits?

Yes. Time begins when you make your first move. You can see how much time you have left at the top of the screen.

Can I undo a move?

No.

Is there a scoring system?

Yes, scores are based on how many moves you make and how fast you go.

Can I toggle the sound?

Yes. Click the menu icon at the top right of the screen and then click the sound icon to turn the sound on or off.

[SereneSeagull]

Such an addicting game.  Music is very relaxing.  First thing I do with most video games is turn the music off for them in the settings for them. I found this particular game to have very relaxing music!

Great game to play for relaxation, memory recall, and dexterity.

[AJME]

I have played different mahjong games and decided to just try this and feel the need to comment on the explanation.  All of games I played were definitely like to like.   However, in this one for some reason when I accidentally clicked on turkey and gravy it was a match.  Hmmm that isn’t really exact like to like as in other mahjong games.  Shouldn’t there be a reference to that kind of match?

[JeniferS432226]

I agree, it would help to know what food groups match

[WebWiseWoman]

Every tile that has no color background matches only with identical tile; other tiles match using the background color of the tile (e.g. turkey and gravy have orangish background).

hth

[SereneSeagull]

Thanks, that does help, and now seems so obvious.  I started noticing the different color, at least for my eyes, I thought I did!  But while trying to get the matched choices in before the clock, I didn’t put that together.  Thanks! 

[MaryG556185]

I agree. I’ve played a few times and still don’t have a clue as to which foods, flowers or vegetables are a match.

[SereneSeagull]

Yep after first time playing this then became clear. Foods don’t match but go together.  Need an addendum to rules.  If you click on the question mark it shows special types of matches.

[Texblueeys]

Agree that a definition of separate suites of blocks would be helpful.

[SereneSeagull]

Fun!