Do I need an account to play?

You can play everything here without ever making an account. An account exists only to carry your progress between devices, so it is a convenience, not a gate.

Quick answer: No. Everything is playable as a guest, and your stats save in your browser automatically. A free account is optional: it syncs your records across devices and keeps a permanent name on the leaderboard, but you never need one to play a single tile.

Playing as a guest

Open any layout and play, no email and no password. Your win counts, best times, and any game in progress are stored on your own device. Even the multiplayer races and the daily challenge work as a guest; you just type a display name for the board.

What an account adds

A free account does two things: it syncs your stats across every device you sign in on, and it keeps a permanent name on the leaderboard and daily boards. If you play on both a laptop and a phone, that is the reason to make one.

Your data stays yours

Guest stats never leave your browser. The trade-off is that clearing your browser data erases them, which is another reason some players sign in. Either way, there is no paywall and nothing to install. Learn how saving works in how stats are saved.

Just start playing

Related questions

Is Mahjong.now free?

Completely free. Every layout, the daily challenge, the leaderboard, and online multiplayer are free to play in your browser, with no download and no signup. An optional free account only adds cross-device stats and a saved name on the leaderboard.

Can I play Mahjong on mobile?

Yes. Every layout is built for touch, so you tap a free tile and then tap its match on phones and tablets. There is no app to download, it runs right in your mobile browser, and you can add it to your home screen to play like an app.

How are my stats and progress saved?

As a guest, your stats and unfinished board save automatically in your browser on the device you are using, no signup needed. A free account adds cross-device syncing, so your win counts, best times, and records follow you between phone, tablet, and computer.

How does multiplayer Mahjong work?

Both players get the identical board at the same moment and race on their own screens. A live progress bar shows how far along each player is, and the first to clear all the tiles wins. Create a room, share the link, and play, no account needed.