American Mahjong, the way it's played at the table
Mahjong Alley is American Mahjong for iPhone and iPad, played on the 2026 card. You get all 152 tiles, a real Charleston, jokers, calling and exposures, and scoring. Play by standard rules, or switch on House Rules for blanks. It's free, with no ads and no subscription.
Learn from zero
Interactive lessons with characters, a story, narration you can listen to or read, and quizzes along the way.
Start with the guides →Practice solo
Three computer opponents at four levels, from your first hand to opponents who read the table and defend.
How a game goes →Play with friends
Host a table and play hand after hand with a running score. Live, on your own time, or at a set time.
How tables work →The Daily Shuffle
A free puzzle every day: three hands from this year's card, shuffled across three racks. Sort them out and see where you rank.
How it works →Questions people ask
Is Mahjong Alley free?
Yes. There are no ads, no subscription and nothing to buy.
Is it American Mahjong or Chinese mahjong?
American Mahjong, with the Charleston, jokers and a yearly card of hands. It isn't Chinese, Hong Kong or Japanese mahjong, and it isn't a tile-matching solitaire game.
Can I play with friends who live somewhere else?
Yes. Host a table, send the link or the code, and play online. Tables can be live, or async so everyone takes their turn when it suits them. How tables work.
Is there an Android version?
Not yet. Mahjong Alley is on iPhone and iPad.