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Easy on the eyes, easy to start
The Butterfly is a symmetrical layout: two wings that mirror each other across a stacked body. Each wing narrows towards the middle and carries raised patterns on its upper and lower halves.
The wing rows are short and their outer ends are free from the first move, so you always have plenty of choices. It is the layout to pick for a calm game, or to learn how Mahjong Solitaire works.
Strategy tips
- Mind the body. The central column touches the inner end of every wing row. Lowering it early opens both wings from the middle as well as the outside.
- Match across the wings. Pairs often sit on opposite wings. Taking one tile from each keeps the butterfly balanced.
- Clear the raised patterns. The raised tiles on each wing cover the rows below; removing them first doubles the free ends in those rows.
- Try for speed. Because Butterfly flows so well, it is a good layout for chasing a personal best time.
Accessible by design
Large tiles, a high-contrast face design and keyboard play make the Butterfly a comfortable game on any device.
How to play Butterfly Mahjong
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Find a free tile
A tile is free when no tile lies on top of it and its left or right side is open.
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Pick a matching pair
Tap two free tiles with the same picture. Any two flowers match each other, as do any two seasons.
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Clear the board
Matched pairs disappear. Keep pairing until every tile is gone to win.
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Use the helpers
Hint shows a playable pair, Undo takes back a move, and Shuffle re-deals the remaining tiles if you run out of moves.
Frequently asked questions
How many tiles does Butterfly Mahjong use?
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Butterfly uses 128 tiles over 4 layers, arranged as two mirror-image wings and a central body.
Is Butterfly a good layout for beginners?
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Yes. The wings are made of short rows, so many tiles have an open side from the start. It is the most forgiving layout here.
What is the trick to the Butterfly?
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The body in the middle is a column of tiles stacked four high. Clear it steadily from the top, because the inner ends of every wing row touch it.
Can I see which tiles are free?
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Turn on Dim blocked tiles above the board. Tiles you cannot pick yet are shaded, so the free ones stand out.