Mahjong Party [Kiyo] (2024)

FAQs

What is the 1/4/7 rule in mahjong strategy? ›

o The "1-4-7 rule" is a good playing strategy (for all forms of Mah-Jongg except American (style similar to NMJL) in which there are no "chows"). If the player to your right discards a 4, and you don't have another of those to discard, you /might/ be all right if you discard a 1 or a 7.

There are few tips that can help you solve a puzzle and avoid ending up in unsolvable situation: The general strategy is to keep removing matching tiles so that each removal opens up more possibilities for future tile matching. If you have a pair that does not open anything, leave it until you need it.

It is traditional when you win a game of mahjong to say: "Sik wu." In Western circles sometimes winners will instead announce "mahjong."

Mahjong, the world-famous Chinese board game played with tiles originated in or near Shanghai, China in the mid-19th century. It is a game that requires both skill and a bit of luck.

A Chow - a run of 3 tiles in the same suit. A Chow does not score and so is only helpful because it can contribute to a hand that allows a player to call Mah Jong.

With a staggering 65-70 options available, new players find it challenging to narrow down and select the option that best suits their particular hand. However, mastering the art of decision-making is just the beginning, as Mahjong offers a continuous learning curve.

During the mid-20th century, it became so associated with capitalist corruption that China banned it for more than 40 years. Though it was created in the “Middle Kingdom,” the beloved game took root around the world. In the U.S., it exploded during a high point of anti-Chinese sentiment.

“CHICKEN HAND” (gai-ful)

This is typically the “easiest” type of hand to put together because there are many varieties of sets and runs that a Player can collect. There is 'nothing special' about the way you won.

Why is American mahjong so complicated? ›

American mah-jongg is hard because you can only play the hands listed on the current year's card (purchased through the National Mah Jongg League). It's quite a challenge to find possibilities for hands from among a random 13 or 14 tiles. Only American mah-jongg uses this annually changing card!

First game or fifty-thousandth, everyone playing mahjong is aiming to hu, or win. One of the first key phrases our teacher taught us was wo hu le – the cry of the victor. Different places have different patterns but some are universal.

“CHICKEN HAND” (gai-ful)

This is typically the “easiest” type of hand to put together because there are many varieties of sets and runs that a Player can collect. There is 'nothing special' about the way you won.

Chi. If one's upper seat discards a tile which can complete a sequence with two tiles in one's hand, one may announce "chi" and claim the discard to form an exposed sequence with those two tiles. Unlike "pong" or "win", one may "chi" only a tile discarded by one's upper seat.

Players cannot pick up a discarded tile for a single or a pair unless it is the final tile necessary to declare Mahjong. This is one of the most important rules when playing Mahjong.