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If someone taught you a few rounds of Chinese Mahjong at a family gathering and you’re now trying to piece the rules back together on your own, you’re in the right place. This guide walks through Chinese Mahjong the way it’s actually played by most…

Before any of the rules make sense, it helps to actually know what’s in the box. A standard Chinese Mahjong set has 144 tiles, and every one of them falls into one of three categories: suited tiles, honor tiles, or bonus tiles. This guide is…

Building the wall is the part of Chinese Mahjong that looks the most intimidating from the outside and is, honestly, the easiest to get comfortable with fast — it’s mostly muscle memory. This walks through it step by step, picking up right where our beginner’s…