Beginner's Guide to Sichuan Bloody Rules (SBR) Mahjong

Sichuan Bloody Rules (SBR) mahjong translates to Bloody Battle to the End ( 血战到底). Sichuan mahjong has some unique features, distinguishing it from the other styles: the deal continues to the bitter end because after the first win declaration,...

Beginner's Guide to Korean Mahjong

Korean Mahjong is an interesting variant and is best known as a two-suited mahjong variant because it does not use the bamboo suit tiles at all. Lacking one suit, the gameplay and dynamics are different....

Beginner's Guide to Filipino Visayan Mahjong

This style coming from all over the Visayan islands including Cebu, Panay, Negros, and Leyte. The gameplay for Visayan mahjong (also Bisaya mahjong) is identical to that of the standard Filipino variant including the chismis. Tiles...

Beginner's Guide to Filipino Mahjong

Filipino Mahjong is a variant of mahjong that focuses on quick gameplay that emphasizes strategy over luck. Often a fixture of any Filipino gathering played with deft hands still oily from lumpia and empanadas, it’s...

Beginner's Guide to Taiwanese Mahjong

Taiwanese Mahjong is a popular variation of Mahjong that is known for its unique rules and fast-paced gameplay. Played with 16 tiles instead of the standard 13, it offers players more complex strategies and hand-building...

Beginner's Guide to Southern Vietnamese Mahjong

South Vietnamese mahjong (Mạt chược) is played much like most versions of mahjong. The main differences between the Vietnamese and other types of mahjong are the special joker tiles, extra flowers, and the scoring. Tiles to...