What is the daily Mahjong challenge?
The daily challenge turns Mahjong Solitaire from a solo pastime into a shared one: same tiles, same day, everyone racing the identical puzzle.
One board, everyone
Each day's layout is built from the date, so the tiles you see are exactly the tiles everyone else sees. That makes times directly comparable, you are not just fast, you are fast on the same board. And because every Mahjong.now board is solvable, the daily is always winnable.
Streaks and the leaderboard
Solve today's board and your time lands on the daily leaderboard. Signed-in players keep a permanent name and build a streak; guests can post a display name too. Because a day's board disappears at midnight, streaks reward showing up, miss a day and it is gone for good.
Why it is a great habit
A daily board is a bite-sized, self-limiting goal: one puzzle, one shot at a ranked time, done. It pairs naturally with multiplayer for head-to-head play and the leaderboard for lifetime bests. See how times are ranked in how scoring works.
Related questions
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.
How is Mahjong Solitaire scored?
Most Mahjong Solitaire scoring is based on how fast you clear the board, so a quicker finish ranks higher. Some modes also count how many tiles you remove and subtract points for using hints, undos, or shuffles, which rewards clean, unassisted play.
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.
What is a good Mahjong Solitaire time?
For the standard Turtle layout, a relaxed player finishes in about 5 to 15 minutes. A confident player clears it in roughly 3 to 6 minutes, and speed experts race under 3 minutes. Times vary a lot by layout, so treat any target as a personal best to beat.