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Match identical butterfly wings, watch them fly away and clear the whole board. Play Butterfly Shimai free above, then read our quick rules, tips and FAQ below.
What is Butterfly Shimai?
Butterfly Shimai is a free mahjong connect puzzle game made by Famobi, also known as an "Onet" or "connect two" game. Instead of classic mahjong tiles, the board is filled with butterfly wings in many colours and patterns. When you join two identical wings, they become a complete butterfly and flutter off the board. The goal is simple to explain and hard to master: clear every wing before you run out of moves or time.
The twist that makes it a puzzle is blocking. Other wings sit in the way, so you can't always connect a pair just because you can see it. You have to find a clear route and, just as importantly, choose the right order so that clearing one pair opens up a path for the next. When you get stuck, a few power-ups can point you to a match, but Famobi warns they are limited and get used up quickly.
It has been on CrazyGames since March 2022 and is still one of its well-liked mahjong titles, with a rating of 8.3 out of 10 from over 15,000 votes at the time of writing. The soft pastel art and calm pace make it a good game to relax with for a few minutes, while the timer keeps it from feeling too easy. It runs in any modern browser on desktop, phone and tablet, with nothing to download, and you can play it unblocked here wherever CrazyGames itself loads.
How to play
- Scan the board. Take a second to look at the patterns. Wings that look similar in colour may have different markings, so check carefully.
- Select a wing. Click (or tap) the first wing of a pair.
- Select its twin. Click the identical wing. If a free path connects them, they join into a butterfly and leave the board.
- Mind the path. The connection can't pass through other wings. In standard connect games, and according to most player guides for this one, the line may bend at most twice (three straight segments), and it may go around the outside edge of the board.
- Open up the board. Each pair you remove frees two spaces and can unlock new routes for pairs that were trapped.
- Clear everything. Remove all the wings to finish the board, then try to beat your score next time.
Controls
| Select a wing | Left mouse button (tap on mobile) |
| Match a pair | Click the first wing, then its identical twin |
| Power-ups | Click or tap the power-up buttons in the game interface |
There are no keyboard controls to learn. Because everything is a click or a tap, Butterfly Shimai is comfortable to play on phones in portrait or landscape.
Quick tips
- Start at the edges. Wings on the outside of the board have fewer neighbours blocking them and are usually the easiest to connect.
- Take free pairs first. Pairs that are side by side or in a clear straight line cost you nothing, so clear them right away.
- Think one move ahead. If two pairs are available, pick the one that opens a path for a trapped wing.
- Save power-ups. They are limited. Use them only when you have honestly searched the board and can't find a legal match.
- Keep moving. With a clock running, a steady stream of simple matches beats long pauses looking for the perfect move.
Want more detail? Read the full beginner guide and our tips & strategy page.
Why players like it
Connect games have been a favourite for years because the rules take seconds to learn, yet every board is a small logic puzzle. Butterfly Shimai keeps that formula and adds a gentle theme: instead of tiles simply vanishing, each match turns into a butterfly that flies away, which makes clearing a crowded board feel genuinely satisfying. It is calm enough for a short break, but the blocking rule and the timer reward players who plan their order of moves.
Game info
| Developer | Famobi |
| Platform | CrazyGames (web browser) |
| Genre | Puzzle / Mahjong connect |
| Added to CrazyGames | March 2022 |
| Devices | Desktop, mobile, tablet |
| Price | Free |
FAQ
What is Butterfly Shimai?
Butterfly Shimai is a free mahjong connect (Onet-style) puzzle game by Famobi. You match two identical butterfly wings so they join into a butterfly and fly away, until the board is clear.
How do you play Butterfly Shimai?
Click one wing, then click the identical wing. They only match if a clear path joins them; other wings block the way, so the order in which you clear pairs matters. Players and guides describe the path as allowed to turn at most twice.
What are the controls?
CrazyGames lists one control: use the left mouse button to click and match the butterflies. On phones and tablets you simply tap.
Is Butterfly Shimai free?
Yes. It is free to play in your web browser on CrazyGames, and you can play it here through the official CrazyGames embed. CrazyGames lists no in-app purchases for the web version.
Can I play Butterfly Shimai on mobile?
Yes. CrazyGames marks it as working on iOS and Android browsers and supports both portrait and landscape orientation.
What are the power-ups for?
Famobi says power-ups help you find matches when you are stuck, but they are limited, so save them for boards where you truly cannot find a move.
Is there a time limit?
Most guides describe a countdown timer on each board, with matches buying back a little time. Watch the bar in the game itself, as the exact values may change between versions.
Who made Butterfly Shimai?
The game is developed and published by Famobi. It was added to CrazyGames in March 2022.
More questions? See the full FAQ page.