Shanghai Strategy and Hints

1.	Concentrate on removing tiles that are blocking the most 
	moves. There are few such tiles in the Easy layouts (Boar, 
	Dragon, Monkey, Ram, and Rooster): there are multiple 
	blocking tiles in the Master layouts (Horse, Ox, Rabbit,
	and Tiger).

2.	Examine each layout carefully before starting play to find 
	as many matching pairs as possible. Also, in the Advanced 
	and Master layouts, check for tiles that you will need to 
	unblock as soon as possible. It is often better to 
	concentrate on long rows rather than on tall stacks.

3.	Always check for triples. If you've found a pair to remove, 
	look for a third (or fourth) free tile that also matches. If 
	you take two out of three matching tiles, make sure the
	one you leave is blocking the fewest important tiles. If
	you're not sure what to do with a triple, leave it and make
	another move instead.

4.	If you see that all four tiles of one kind free at once, 
	remove them so they're out of your way.

5.	Look ahead for as many moves as you can.

6.	To try some other sets other than mahjongg, go to Options 
	and select Load Tileset.

7.	Try Dragon's Eye game by going to File and selecting 
	New Game, or try a combination of Classic Shanghai and 
	Dragon's Eye by playing Tournament.