Questions About Chinese Mahjong

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is tenpai, and why does it matter?

What is the correct order of priority when multiple players want to claim the same discard?

What is the correct way to build the wall at the start of a game?

How do bonus tiles like flowers affect your score?

What is the etiquette for discarding tiles in Chinese Mahjong?

Why are certain hands like Chicken Hand discouraged or penalized?

What is the difference between a prevalent wind and a seat wind?

What does it mean when the wall runs out of tiles before anyone wins?

What is robbing a kong, and when is it allowed?

Can you win on a tile you just discarded yourself?

What is a false win and what are the penalties?

How do you calculate the total score after someone wins?

What is the role of the dealer, and how does it rotate?

How does seating and wind assignment work at the start of a game?

What are flower and season tiles, and do all sets include them?

What is the difference between a concealed hand and an open hand?

What happens when a player wins on a self-drawn tile?

How many fans do you need to win a hand?

What does it mean to go mahjong?

How do you win a hand in Chinese Mahjong?

What is a kong, and when can you declare one?

What is a pung, and how is it different from a chow?

What are honor tiles and how do they differ from suit tiles?

What are the three main suits in Chinese Mahjong?

How many tiles are in a standard Chinese Mahjong set?

What is the difference between Chinese Mahjong and American Mahjong?

Do I need an official NMJL card to play Mahjong?

How many Mahjong classes should I take?

What should I bring to Mahjong night?

What refreshments should I bring for Mahjong?

What is included in private Mahjong lessons?