What is Mini Mahj?
Mini Mahj is a daily American Mahjong challenge game. Think of it like Wordle, but for Mahjong lovers. Every day at midnight ET, a new challenge drops. Every player around the world gets the exact same tiles and the exact same wall — so skill is what separates the leaderboard.
You play a streamlined version of American Mahjong against AI opponents, drawing and discarding tiles to build a winning hand. It takes about 5 minutes to play, making it the perfect daily brain teaser.
Meet Your Opponents
Every game you play against the same three AI opponents. Each has her own style — but skill is what decides who wins.
Ivy
"She remembers every tile you discarded."
Calculated and relentless. Ivy almost never makes a mistake.
Rose
"She always draws exactly what she needs."
Charming and impossibly lucky. Rose is always one tile away from winning.
Lily
"She plays on vibes and wins on instinct."
Cheerful and free-spirited. Lily doesn't overthink — but she's always close.
Getting Started
- Open minimahjdaily.com — Mini Mahj runs in your browser on any device. No download required — just visit the site and you're ready to go.
- Start the tutorial — First time? A quick in-game tutorial walks you through the basics before your first challenge. Launch it here →
- Play the daily challenge — Each day brings a new challenge. Draw tiles from the wall, discard strategically, and try to complete a winning hand before your opponents.
- Check the leaderboard — After finishing, see how you rank against other players. The fewer turns you take, the higher your score.
How the Daily Challenge Works
Every Mini Mahj challenge uses the same random seed, meaning every player gets an identical setup. The wall (the pool of tiles you draw from) is the same, and the AI opponents make the same decisions. Your choices are what determine the outcome.
New challenges are released daily at midnight Eastern Time. You get one attempt per day — just like Wordle. Miss a day? A fresh challenge is always waiting tomorrow.
Scoring & the Leaderboard
Mini Mahj rewards efficient play. Your score is based on whether you Mahj'd, how quickly you finished, and how few turns it took. Mahj and you'll land on the daily leaderboard.
Top finishers earn special recognition. Share your results with friends — every shared result links back to the day's challenge so they can try it too.
Play with Friends
Mini Mahj Groups lets you create a private leaderboard and invite friends. Everyone plays the same daily puzzle and competes for the top spot. Share the invite link and let the trash talk begin.
Learn American Mahjong Rules
No prior Mahjong experience needed — the in-game tutorial covers the basics. When you're ready to go deeper, our free guide library has everything from tile names to advanced strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the daily challenge reset?
A new challenge drops every day at midnight Eastern Time. You get one attempt per day, just like Wordle.
Do I need to know American Mahjong to play?
No. The in-game tutorial walks you through everything. Our free guide library covers the rules in detail whenever you're ready.
Can I play with friends?
Yes. Create a Group from the main menu to invite friends to a private leaderboard. Everyone plays the same daily puzzle. Learn more →
Where can I learn American Mahjong rules?
Our free guide library covers everything — from basic rules and a complete glossary to advanced strategy. All free, no signup required.
What is a wall game?
A wall game happens when the wall runs out of tiles before anyone declares Mahjong. No one wins, and no points are exchanged. Learn more about wall games →