How to Play Mahjong
The complete beginner's guide to learning Mahjong step by step
Master the ancient game of Mahjong through clear explanations and interactive practice. Each lesson includes hands-on exercises to help you learn by doing.
What is Mahjong?
Mahjong is a traditional Chinese tile-based game that combines strategy, skill, and a bit of luck. Played with four players, the goal is to build a winning hand by collecting sets of tiles.
While Mahjong has a reputation for being complex, it's actually quite approachable when broken down into clear, digestible lessons. This guide takes you through each concept step by step, with interactive practice games to reinforce your learning.
Who is this guide for?
This website is designed specifically for English-speaking beginners who are curious about Mahjong but may feel intimidated by the rules.
- Complete beginners with no prior Mahjong experience
- Learners who prefer learning by doing rather than just reading
- Future players who want to understand the basics before joining a game
- Anyone looking for the best English resource on "how to play mahjong"
Learning Path
Follow this step-by-step path to master Mahjong. Each chapter includes interactive practice games to help you learn by doing.
Tiles
Learn to recognize and understand the different types of Mahjong tiles.
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Basic Rules
Master the fundamental rules and legal actions in Mahjong.
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Winning Hands
Understand what constitutes a winning hand and how to achieve it.
Play & learn →
Strategy
Improve your decision-making and develop winning strategies.
Play & learn →Game Flow
Learn the essential game flow concepts through visual guides and detailed explanations.
How it Works
Learn
Read clear, beginner-friendly explanations of each Mahjong concept
Practice
Immediately practice what you learned with interactive mini games
Understand
Build confidence through hands-on experience before moving forward
Progress
Advance through chapters at your own pace, mastering each step
Ready to Start Learning?
Begin with the first chapter on Tiles and start your Mahjong journey today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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