Shisen-Sho

Match tile pairs along a path with two turns or fewer.

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SHISEN-SHO

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Game controls & settings

Remove matching pairs that can be joined by a line with at most two turns through empty space (it may go round the outside) · ARROWS move · SPACE pick a tile, SPACE its twin · I hint · X shuffle when stuck · S size · U undo

How to play Shisen-Sho

Remove matching tiles that can be connected through empty space using no more than two turns. Paths may travel around the outside of the board. Play with the original Nickelbar rules and board drawings. Help below the game lists its keyboard and mouse shortcuts. Your current game stays in this browser tab.

Select a tile, then its matching partner.
Clear pairs to open new routes through the board.
Use I for a hint, X to shuffle when stuck, or S to change size.

Keyboard & mouse controls

Hover moves the cursor, LEFT does what SPACE does

Arrow keys: Move or select a square
Space / Enter: Play the selected move, or resume
N / P: New game / pause
H / Tab: Help and settings / choose a game
U: Undo (where available)

Click the board before using keyboard controls. On a phone, you can also use the buttons beneath it.

Common questions

Is Shisen-Sho free?

Yes. Play in your browser without an account or a download.

Can I pause and come back?

Press P to pause. Your current game is kept in this browser tab’s session; your best score is stored on this device. Clearing browser data removes saved progress.

Where is this game from?

The game engine and board drawings come from Nickelbar by Cob Muddybug, adapted to run in a browser. MIT licence and credit.