Solo Rules for Boba Mahjong!
11 months ago
– Fri, Dec 05, 2025 at 09:32:29 AM
Happy Friday, Everyone!
Someone on BoardGameGeek asked if Boba Mahjong could be played solo, and I thought, why not give it a try? 😄 Anyway, I believe this solo version captures the heart of Boba Mahjong’s set-collection puzzle and adds a tight, thoughtful, and replayable challenge where every decision matters.
Please note: these rules are not currently planned to be included in the printed rulebook, but if you enjoy them, let me know. Community feedback matters a lot!
🀄 COMPONENTS
Pocket Edition Use:
- Four suits of 0 to 7
- Six topping cards: Caramel, Egg Pudding, Green Bean, Mint Leaves, Rainbow Jelly, Red Bean
Grande Edition Use:
- Five suits of 0 to 6
- Six topping cards: Caramel, Egg Pudding, Green Bean, Mint Leaves, Rainbow Jelly, Red Bean
🧋 SETUP
- Shuffle all cards then randomly remove cards:
- Pocket Edition: remove 2 cards
- Grande Edition: remove 5 cards
Play using the rules as if you are playing a two-player game.
🥤 TURN
Play as if you are in a two-player game, with one exception: When you activate a topping power while creating a topping set, the topping card you used is removed from the game. This adds tension and resource pressure. Use wisely!
🎯 GAME END
Ends the same way as the base game.
🧮 SCORING
Scoring works normally, with one twist: If you end the game with three topping cards in your scoring area, you can score ALL of your score cards (instead of selecting six). This rewards players who lean into the topping strategy, but it can be risky!
What do you think? I think it’s perfect for moments when you want to relax with a cup of boba tea, practice combos and topping timing, experiment with card efficiency, or just unwind with a cozy solo brain teaser
Thanks so much for reading and supporting Boba Mahjong Grande!!! Back soon with more updates ❤️🧋
Cheers,
Ta-Te & the Sunrise Tornado Team