Playing Chinese Mahjong

Playing Chinese Classical Style Mahjong with friends

[@danielnegron8803]

This seems a lot more fun then poker

[@velocityraptor2890]

Oh definitely

[@PLAYMahjong]

Why is that guy so aggressive in saying pong xD

[@MacabreJSAB]

The only boy?

[@xandirauden]

Reminds me of the great mahjong rounds my family play when we get together. Fast paced and very social 😃 The Chinese version of the game is the best way to play and far easier to learn. Also, its flexible, where you can use your own variation of scoring system.

[@ronan1686]

My favourite variation is Riichi

[@hayabusa1329]

What about the Japanese version? What's the difference from the original Chinese version?

[@ESM_Karameru]

@@hayabusa1329 A year late but I will explain. Japanese Variation, or Riichi, focuses much more on a delicate balance of attacking, defending, and a thin line of calculation to trick and lure the opponent to playing into your hand, versus leaving everything up to fate to win the round. It focuses a lot more on thinking methodically, very similar to chess. Chinese Mahjong is very aggressive. The best defense is oppressive offense, where Japanese Variation is a lot more of the opposite.

[@msqunhua]

They didn't rotate the melded tile to indicate from whom it was obtained.

[@elchino9958]

Anthony: It is nice that you promote traditional Chinese style Mah Jong. I have been playing for about 50 years, Chinese style. I have taught it to many, including proponents of the Jewish version; some of them have even told me that they prefer the Chinese style! Personally, I believe that American style (Jewish style) is an unneccesary abberation of the original. It exists mostly, to sell the annual rulebook changes; entirely unnecessary! The original Chinese game has existed for hundreds of years without significant change and its still fun and interesting! Good Luck!

[@algallego]

I'm not into buying somebody's book on something that has existed for so long in Chinese culture. That would be like someone at the beach telling you that you need to buy the wave pattern booklet in order to enjoy and play in the surf at the beach.

[@happiness1st]

1,000,000,000,000 percent agree with everything you said!

[@sterlinggodwin9111]

I enjoy and would like to learn all forms of mahjong but I agree American Mahjong is a bad version where you have to by a book each year and the inclusion of jokers to make “5of a kind” ruins the game. It also irritates me when they call the character tiles “cracks” I don’t know why but it grinds my gears. As someone who plays Japanese Mahjong I appreciate the beauty of the game without it being simplified.

[@schensho6567]

Lvl. 35 Boss VS Lvl. 1 Crooks Thats how Mahjong works

[@bruhbro1181]

Typical Singaporean Chinese family at family reunions during Chinese New Year:

[@MacabreJSAB]

I like the sounds

[@paulineleung6285]

My favourite game ever 😍

[@paulthomas771]

Looks like fun; I need to find other players!

[@nadiamarcinkowski188]

Anthony, that was an awesome game to watch. I'm a beginner at the moment and totally fascinated by the game. Can you play another game and post in on KZbin?

[@PLAYMahjong]

Watch me!

[@DAIFEI1980]

hi! could you show how to play 東莞牌 as well?

[@mahjong8580]

You can find a list of scoring rules on mahjong wiki. These rules follow Chinese classical scoring.

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[@tonypearson7514]

In classical mahjong, flowers should be replaced from the main wall not the kong box.

[@va960]

And to avoid cheating, rinshan draws (draws after a quad or flower) are done from the other side

[@sylvia4425]

Where did you purchase this particular Mahjong set?

[@mahjong8580]

Sylvia sthese sets are available online on most stores suck as Amazon and eBay under the name Hong Kong mahjong set. I personally purchased mine from a local store which sells mahjong equipment along with a variety of other things

[@sylvia4425]

Anthony Dask please tell me u live in so cal? San Diego or LA area by chance??

[@mahjong8580]

Sylvia sorry to let you down but I live on the other side of the earth in Melbourne Australia. Your best bet is online I think buy sounds of it.

[@jaloe02]

I cant believe you guys using calculator and ur video makes me want to play mahjong with my old friends now.

[@chinchang5117]

In the old days, we the real Chinese, use an abacus. But someone invented the calculator. So...

[@Tanians_operations]

I am 11 yrs old and i play chinese mahjong already

[@leotend]

Hi, at the end of the game, how do you counting the winner hand? Would you give couple explanation. Thx

[@mahjong8580]

Kris Edwards hi if you would like information about scoring visit mahjong wiki. See Chinese classical rules and look under the scoring page you will see all that you need to know about scoring.

[@maydelossantos954]

Kris Edward

[@sym1780]

Kinda jealous that you found friends who would play Mahjong and learn to play with you. My friends are all about videogames/online games etc etc

[@melodiefreund2026]

I have never been more confused in my life.

[@kingplayer14]

Hi there. I have two questions for you, 1: where can I find a folding mahjong table like what you use? & 2: if your set comes with scoring chips and you play with no starting points, how are they used when scoring?

[@mozartandi]

kingplayer14 if you live in SoCal, Chinese stores like TS emporium carry folding mahjong tables like this. And the way scoring works (at least the way my Hong Kong family does it) is everyone starts with a set of chips totaling 500, and you use these chips to pay the winner depending on how many fan (points) their hand scored. Because everyone starts with the same number of chips, it equals out and it’s as if there were no starting points. Hope this helps!

[@dchang11]

I use a 4 sided folding table and use pen and pad to keep scoring.

[@elchino9958]

If you can find a variety store in a major Chinatown, ask the proprietor for a mah jong table. Tables usually have a small drawer to hold your chips. Be sure to cover the table with felt, cloth or smooth paper to protect the tiles from scratches! I have seen some beautiful sets scratched and ruined from play on hard surfaces! At the beginning of play, each player gets an equal number of chips (or sticks). I most commonly begin with 5,000 points each player starts with. Players can agree to play for fun (no money) or a pre-agreed amount, like $1 per 1,000; in which the most you can lose for a complete round of play (sometimes running for 1.5 hrs. ~ 2 hrs.) is $5. This amount keeps it fun but inexpensive and no hard feelings. In professional play in SF Chinatown, the amount could be $100 per 1,000; busting would cost you $500! Very fascinating to watch, but most outsiders (esp. non-asians) are not allowed to kibbitz for fear that they are spotters for the cops (illegal gambling). Next time in SF Chinatown, walk down those back alleys and hear the familiar clicking of the tiles as they're "shuffled"!

[@msqunhua]

All of the Chinese supermarkets in Georgia sell the tables.

[@elphabathropp1272]

Damn, it is loud

[@stetg19]

Where did you get those size tiles I can’t find them on amazon

[@elchino9958]

Try Ebay. There are several used "full size" tile sets there.

[@dianayturralde6686]

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[@seabiscuitthechallenger6899]

👍

[@newkid7]

I think the girl on the right could've won easily if she didn't kong 8 dots.

[@user-wv1xr9yy8r]

你应该打麻将有段时间了，一般打的时间长的人会有个习惯，抓到牌用手指就能摸出来

[@brunof.9688]

Hi,how many tiles are getting together at the start.After shuffling.If i counted right 17?

[@mahjong8580]

Dalvador if you mean to make the walls it is 18

[@brunof.9688]

Thank you.☺

[@brunof.9688]

You Played with flowers right?I heard without flowers its 17?

[@elchino9958]

The dealer (East sitting position) begins with 14 tiles, the others begin with 13. The dealer then discards one tile (IE, he began the play having drawn his first tile from the wall).

[@elchino9958]

The dealer begins with 14 tiles, everyone else starts with 13. The dealer ten discards a tile to begin play.

[@iSafeStrafe]

where did you get the table?

[@mahjong8580]

iSafeStrafe as I live in Melbourne Australia I bought mine from a local Asian store where they sell mahjong equipment but they can be found online. You might have a local store too just make a search on google for mahjong equipment store.

[@Jcui0305]

Anthony Dask im from melbourne as well we can play together sometimes xd

[@dchang11]

Hinh Tran a four sided card table will also suffice:

[@Channing_V]

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[@kingplayer14]

Ok thanks

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[@kcaegis45]

At the start, they picked up the tiles incorrectly. The girl threw five. So you start taking tiles of two stacks starting in front of the girl who threw the dice since she is #5 which was correct but the incorrect part was when she counted off five stacks from the right. She counted five with her fingers BUT started taking 2 stacks after the fourth stack. She should have started taking 2 stacks after the fifth stack. If she counted correctly, since there are 18 stacks of two tiles in front everyone one when you start, and since there should be five stacks counted off at the beginning there should be 13 stacks (18-5) remaining to be picked up by the players. And if everyone picks up 2 stacks, there should be 1 stack remaining in her stacked pile and the 2nd stack should be picked from the next set of stacked 18 pile but it wasn't. The was not 1 stack from her 18 stacks remaining. That confirms she started picking after the 4 stack and not the fifth stack.

[@akkunglenlivet]

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[@kingplayer14]

Could you send my your scoring rules somehow please?

[@mahjong8580]

Rules

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[@lilyliao9521]

@@mahjong8580 rules

[@felixmelix2276]

Wtf

[@user-ju2tr3ex6t]

何故その大きさなの？

[@hairypitz123]

立直麻雀ではないから

[@elchino9958]

At the beginning of play shown in this video, someone is handling other's concealed tiles. This is entirely improper, at all times! One should only touch your own (hidden) tiles. It would lead to a heated argument in serious MJ circles; even an ejection from the game. This is because some players are able to "read" the tiles by touch.

[@Ejohrik]

In my Chinese family, NOT handing out tiles in the beginning is seen as rude since it's hard for them to reach across the table. The walls are also moved around alot during one game to help others reach.

[@giocommentary]

@@Ejohrik in tournament or serious play, you're only allowed one hand above the table, has to be the same hand each time. You draw in order, walls are set at an angle so each player can reach the tiles they need. and you should never touch tiles you're not supposed to touch. if i'd even get a faint feel of the picture underneath i'd intinctively know what tile i just held in my hand.

[@Ejohrik]

@@giocommentary I know. That's at a higher level though. I personally find it annoying to have to move around the tiles and even switch them between walls in order for other people to reach. I also don't like when people put tiles into their hands before discarding. Discards should be quick, clear and efficient.

[@alamatchannel4841]

permission to reuse your other video clip for content Thanks.

[@user-ej6my7sy7n]

The guy is so obnoxious and cringe.

[@edralynabanaii9502]

The guy is so annoying

[@reyong4217]

You’re not supposed to cut the tiles in front of you.