Pyramid layout
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Eight columns and four steps: 84 tiles. The most recognisable Mahjong shape — wide, with a raised centre.
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What to expect
The centre stands taller than the edges, so few pairs open at the top at first and you have to work around the perimeter. Once the upper layers go, the board collapses quickly.
Strategy
Do not dig into the middle while the rim is closed. Note pairs that are visible but blocked: they pay off the moment the top clears.
Pyramid or Turtle
Pyramid is nearly half the length and asks far less attention. If Turtle feels like a commitment, this is the honest middle ground.