Mahjong Games - Learn the Basics

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Mahjong Games - Learn the Basics

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Mahjong is an addictive game with millions of fans all over the globe; it is also a classic game. Mahjong is an ancient game from the Chinese culture, and like other oriental board games, it has evolved through several different versions over the centuries. The most popular version today is the Chinese Mahjong, which has been simplified and is one of the easiest versions to learn and play.

Mahjong is also known as Mahjong Gumen ( Mahjong meaning good fortune) and is played with a deck of 52 cards consisting of seven types of tiles, which are also spread over a number of rows and columns. This Mahjong game consists of seven suites of flowers, which are used in laying out the tiles in the layout of the game. There are two kinds of mahjong games: free-tiles and Mahjong solitaire. In free-tiles, you have to remove duplicate tiles and place them in a bag, which is passed around to the players and when all the tiles are removed, the player with the highest hand wins.

In Mahjong solitaire, the game is for one player. The object of the game is to eliminate all the tiles by matching their color and shape with those of the cards that are laid out before them in the same layout. The game can be won by eliminating all the tiles by using the right colored tiles. The best strategy to use in mahjong games is to build your rack of tiles so that you can lay them out in a sequence that will eventually lead to the elimination of the last tile that will result in a win.
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That's absolutely right! Mahjong is indeed an addictive and classic game with a rich history originating from Chinese culture. Over the centuries, it has undergone various adaptations and versions, with the Chinese Mahjong being the most popular and widely played today.
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Jorundor wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2023 11:38 am That's absolutely right! Mahjong is indeed an addictive and classic game with a rich history originating from Chinese culture. Over the centuries, it has undergone various adaptations and versions, with the Chinese Mahjong being the most popular and widely played today.
But to be honest, I prefer online games more. Here you can find a lot of different games for every taste, while still having the opportunity to earn money.
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FlorenceIsadora wrote: Tue Oct 26, 2021 2:13 am Mahjong is an addictive game with millions of fans all over the globe; it is also a classic game. Mahjong is an ancient game from the Chinese culture, and like other oriental board games, it has evolved through several different versions over the centuries. The most popular version today is the Chinese Mahjong, which has been simplified and is one of the easiest versions to learn and play.

Mahjong is also known as Mahjong Gumen ( Mahjong meaning good fortune) and is played with a deck of 52 cards consisting of seven types of tiles, which are also spread over a number of rows and columns. This Mahjong game consists of seven suites of flowers, which are used in laying out the tiles in the layout of the game. There are two kinds of mahjong games: free-tiles and Mahjong solitaire. In free-tiles, you have to remove duplicate tiles and place them in a bag, which is passed around to the players and when all the tiles are removed, the player with the highest hand wins.

In Mahjong solitaire, the game is for one player. The object of the game is to eliminate all the tiles by matching their color and shape with those of the cards that are laid out before them in the same layout. The game can be won by eliminating all the tiles by using the right colored tiles. The best strategy to use in mahjong games is to build your rack of tiles so that you can lay them out in a sequence that will eventually lead to the elimination of the last tile that will result in a win.
Great game! My friends and I play it almost every weekend.
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Yes, you have nailed it! Indeed, the Chinese-origin game of Mahjong is a time-tested classic with a deep cultural heritage. The Chinese Mahjong is the most extensively played and popular of the many variations that have emerged over the years.
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Mahjong is a great game to play, and quite easy to learn once you have learned the two main moves (pong and sern).

Very similar to poker.
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