Xmasjong

Snow is falling, the fire is crackling, and a board full of tiles is waiting for you to clear it. Xmasjong takes the tile matching puzzle you already know and wraps it in candy canes, ornaments, and twinkling lights.

As you clear pairs, you'll uncover hidden gifts hiding underneath the tiles, and each one gets added to your very own Christmas tree. It's a relaxed, cozy kind of challenge that fits perfectly into a holiday mood, and it also works as a laid back pick for anyone who likes a calm, decorative puzzle to unwind with.

🎮️ How to play

This one runs entirely on point and click, so getting started only takes a second.

• Click on a tile with your mouse to select it.
• Click a matching tile to clear both, as long as each one has a free side.

Xmasjong also works on mobile through tapping instead of clicking, since it runs right in the browser on both desktop and phones.

⚡ Quick summary

• You're clearing a festive spin on classic tile matching, one pair at a time.
• Only tiles with a free side can actually be matched, so timing matters.
• Clearing pairs slowly reveals gifts hidden underneath the board.
• Every gift you find gets used to decorate your own Christmas tree.
• The whole board is dressed up in snowy scenery and warm holiday lighting.
• It's a calm, low pressure mahjong style game you can play at your own pace.

⭐ Key features

• Hundreds of tile layouts to work through.
• A gift collecting system tied directly to your progress.
• A Christmas tree that fills up with decorations as you play.
• Bright, cheerful holiday artwork on every board.
• A soundtrack built around cozy holiday tunes.
• Difficulty that ramps up gradually instead of spiking all at once.

The real challenge in Xmasjong isn't reflexes, it's planning. Clear the wrong tile too early and you can box yourself in, leaving matches you can no longer reach. Later boards pack tiles in tighter, so you'll need to scan ahead a few moves instead of just grabbing the first match you see. Every completed board hands you more gifts for your tree and more points on your total, and the whole thing is dressed in a snowy, candy striped art style with a soft board game feel that never feels rushed. The holiday soundtrack plays quietly in the background, giving the whole session a warm, wind down kind of energy rather than a race against the clock.

🧠 Tips & tricks

• Clear tiles that are blocking other tiles before anything else.
• Scan the edges of the layout first, matches tend to sit there more openly.
• Restart the level if the board locks up, it's faster than fighting a dead end.
• Keep track of how many of each tile are left so you know what's still findable.
• Skip matches that only free up one new tile if a better option is available.

If you're in the mood for something festive and unhurried, Xmasjong is an easy game to fall into for ten minutes or an entire afternoon. Grab a tile, plan your next few moves, and watch your puzzle board turn into a decorated Christmas tree right in front of you.

🎥 Video gameplay

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📋 Game details

Game title

Xmasjong

Published

at Tambi Games

Technology

HTML5

Platforms

Desktop Browser, Mobile

Tambi Games editor ratings

⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.7/5)

❓ Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q: What happens when I uncover a gift:

A: Every gift you reveal gets added automatically to your Christmas tree, so your tree keeps growing the more of the board you clear:

Q: Why can't I match two tiles that look identical:

A: A tile has to be free on at least one side before it can be selected, so a tile boxed in on every side stays locked until you clear something next to it:

Q: Does the game get harder as I go:

A: Yes, later boards pack the tiles closer together and use more layers, which means you need to plan further ahead to avoid getting stuck:

Q: What should I do if I run out of moves:

A: Restarting the level is usually quicker than trying to salvage a locked board, so don't hesitate to start fresh and plan differently: