The object of 'Dragons'
is to remove as many pieces as possible. In order to click off a piece it
should be clear.
A clear tile is one which has its entire left or right edge exposed.
Additionally, its face must not be covered by
any part of another one resting on it. In the example below only the '2's'
are free and may be removed...
For mahjong for windows, that 's all there is to it! However, Dragons is
deceivingly simple with 3 game modes...
FINESSE: To claim victory within
the style of 'Finesse' pairs must be matched. To help clearing board, you
're
given a few tools. Use 'Mix' to shuffle the mahjong pieces or use 'Undo'
to reset the last two you've cleared.
Also 'Pair' to display all pieces of the same pattern no matter where they
lay. While using Pair, try clicking on
a buried piece. 'Peek' will expose any hidden tile or one that is simply
hard to identify. A very helpful end of
game tool. When running out of 'Peek''s, using the 'Pair' feature can almost
substitute. Be inventive!
AGILITY: To win the variation 'Agility'
clearing pairs is also the goal. In this style of Agility, you're racing
against the clock. This is one of the most common ways to play mahjong solitaire
in the past. The quicker
the board can be finished, the higher your score. They're a few tools to
help along the way. 'Mix' allows
shuffling of the mahjong tiles. The tool stops the timer for 10 seconds.
While paused, it allows a
player to plan your next moves. Great when you're stuck or slowing down.
Very good for when your needing
to orient yourself once again
WISDOM: To play the style of 'Wisdom'
creating words are required to clear the tiles. You're are given tools
to help with this. The 'Mix' tool comes in handy at key times for Shuffling.
If you're are having trouble with a
word you can use the 'Push' feature. The 'Push' tool allows you to permanently
convert a letter block. e.g.
clicking on 'B' letter will change it to 'C'. 'X' changes to 'Y' etc.. More
of a score is given to bigger words.
The 'Wisdom' style is not only challenging but also very educational. This
variation is good for improving ones
spelling skill. |
