How To Play Mahjong

Beginner's Guide to Luzhou Ghost Mahjong

May 08, 2026

Most mahjong variants end when someone wins. Luzhou Ghost said no. Three players have to win before the hand is over, and a wildcard ghost tile (the Red Dragon) makes every hand unpredictable. Here's everything you need to sit down and play.

Beginner's Guide to Cixi Imperial Mahjong

Apr 08, 2026

Every round designates an Imperial Tile (龙牌) that's a wildcard, but you can't discard it. Hold it and score extra. Get stuck with too many and pay penalties. One rule, huge consequences.

Beginner's Guide to Yugan Flying Treasure Mahjong

Apr 07, 2026

Each hand in Yugan Mahjong picks one rank of tile to be the 'flying treasure,' a wildcard that changes every round. The whole game turns on which rank gets chosen and who's holding them.

Beginner's Guide to Huangyan Reckoning Mahjong

Apr 07, 2026

Huangyan Mahjong has full four-way settlement and a discard system where every tile you throw matters. Named for the yellow cliffs along Taizhou's coastline.

Beginner's Guide to Nanchang Spirit Mahjong

Mar 08, 2026

Nanchang Mahjong has Spirit Tiles (精牌) that trigger scoring bonuses like the Indomitable Spirit Bonus. Adds a luck management layer on top of your normal hand-building decisions.

Beginner's Guide to Filipino Visayan Mahjong

Mar 07, 2026

Played across Cebu, Panay, Negros, and Leyte with the same energy as standard Filipino Mahjong. Same chismis at the table, slightly different scoring.

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How To Play Mahjong

Beginner's Guide to Luzhou Ghost Mahjong

Beginner's Guide to Cixi Imperial Mahjong

Beginner's Guide to Yugan Flying Treasure Mahjong

Beginner's Guide to Huangyan Reckoning Mahjong

Beginner's Guide to Nanchang Spirit Mahjong

Beginner's Guide to Filipino Visayan Mahjong