The game typically uses 144 tiles, although there are regional variations with different tile sets. In the game of Mahjong, the pieces are called “tiles””majiang” “Mah-jong” “sparrow tiles””Mah-jongg” or “Mahjong tiles.” Each tile is adorned with various symbols, characters, or numbers, and there are different types of tiles in a Mahjong set.
Within Chinese cultural circles, Mahjong has become a social activity and a means of entertainment, promoting strategic thinking, decision-making skills, and fostering social interaction among friends and family. Mahjong is not only widely popular in China but has also spread to other Asian countries, such as Japan, South Korea, and others. The winner is determined by the player who successfully completes their hand with the required combinations and the highest scoring tiles. During the game, players aim to form specific combinations of tiles, such as sets of three identical tiles (“Pung”), sequences of three consecutive tiles of the same suit (“Chow”), and others. There are various regional variations of Mahjong, with Sichuan Mahjong, Cantonese Mahjong, and Wuhan Mahjong being among the most popular. The game is typically played with small rectangular tiles made of bamboo, bone, or plastic, with various patterns or characters representing different suits and ranks, such as “Wan” (Myriads), “Tiao” (Bamboo), “Bing” (Circles), and others. Mahjong was invented by ancient Chinese and is primarily played for entertainment purposes.
It is popular in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and the Fujian region, as well as in other countries with significant Chinese communities. Mahjong, also known as “Mahjongg,” is a four-player tile-based board game of Chinese origin.
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