Beginner’s Guide | Volume I | 888 Mahjong Social

VOLUME I: BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO HONG KONG STYLE MAHJONG

New to mahjong? Start here. Volume I breaks down Hong Kong style mahjong the 888 Mahjong Social way, from understanding the tiles and setting up the table to building your hand, making calls and getting ready for your first SIK WU.

Designed to make learning approachable and easy to understand, this guide gives you the foundation to confidently join the table and start playing.

36 PAGE DIGITAL GUIDE

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Mahjong + the Culture Behind the Game: Learn what mahjong is, where the game began, how different styles developed and why traditions and house rules can vary from table to table.

Know Your Tiles: Get familiar with the 144 tile set, including Dots, Bamboo, Characters, Winds, Dragons, Flowers and Seasons.

Set Up the Game: Learn how to build the wall, choose East, determine the wall break, draw the initial tiles and get the game started.

Build a Winning Hand: Understand the foundation of Hong Kong style mahjong and how SEONG, PUNG, KONG and your final pair come together to create a winning hand.

Learn How to Play: Follow the flow of the game from drawing and discarding to claiming tiles, exposing sets, replacing Flowers and calling SIK WU.

Terminology + Table Rules: Learn the Cantonese terminology, gameplay rules and practical table tips used at our 888 Mahjong Social tables.

A NOTE ABOUT OUR HOUSE RULES

There isn’t one universal way to play mahjong. Rules can vary by region, family, generation and table. Volume I teaches Hong Kong style mahjong using the 888 Mahjong Social House Rules, rooted in the way the game has been played within our family and passed down through generations.

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