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    How are tiles scored?
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    The game is scored based on how many you have left before it's game over. Online games are also scored based on time.
  • Question
    Which picture tiles match?
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    It depends on the type of game, however the tiles should have an identical picture on them. If you're using cards, they should be identical by number.
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    It Mahjong Solitaire just a game of chance, or are there some skills I could learn so I would not lose?
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    It is a game of observation largely. For the sake of actual winning, it is a cross of chance and some strategy. The strategy is to remove the blocks first that you think will open up the greatest number of tiles for you on subsequent turns.
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    How do I remove a pair of tiles?
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    Find two "open" tiles ("open" meaning they're not covered on more than one side) that have the same number of picture on them and take them away from the group.
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    I'm often advised I've run out of moves before I've finished matching. Why?
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    Although this depends on the particular version of the game you're playing, it may be that there are no more legal moves left to play.
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