Beginner's Guide to Dalian Restricted Mahjong

Dalian Restricted Mahjong, Dalian Qionghu Mahjong (大连穷胡麻将), also known as simply as Dalian Mahjong, is a unique variation of Mahjong originating from the Dalian region of Liaoning Province, China. The Qióng hu (穷胡) is often mistranslated...

Beginner's Guide to Wuhan Mahjong

  Wuhan Mahjong (武汉麻将), also known as Wild Red Dragon Mahjong (Hóng Zhōng Làizǐ Gàng, 红中赖子杠) or Open Mouth Mahjong (Kāikǒu Fān, 开口翻), is known for its gameplay involving Open Melds (hence the Open Mouth),...

Beginner's Guide to Tianjin Mahjong

Tianjin Mahjong (天津麻将) is a regional variation of Mahjong widely played in Tianjin, China. Some key features includes the inclusion of a wildcard tile, a pre-round challenge ante, and only being able to call triplets and...

Beginner's Guide to Shaanxi Mahjong

Shaanxi Mahjong (陕西麻将) is a straightforward Mahjong variant played in north-central China. Shaanxi should not to be confused with Shanxi, which is west of the Taihang Mountains, even though it sounds similar. Shaanxi Mahjong is known...

Beginner's Guide to Hangzhou Mahjong

Hangzhou Mahjong (杭州麻将) is a regional Mahjong variant in from the Zhejiang Province known for its fast-paced play and unique scoring such as bonuses for "Explosive Pair" (Bao Tou (爆头)) and "Fortune Gambit" (Cai Piao (财飞))....

Beginner's Guide to Changsha Mahjong

Changsha Mahjong (长沙麻将), also known as 258 Mahjong, is a popular variation of Mahjong originating from Changsha in the Hunan Province of China. Known for its simplicity, fast-paced gameplay, and high probability of winning, it...