Mahjong

Mahjong is a traditional Chinese tile-based game that is typically played by four players. It originated during the Qing Dynasty and has since become popular worldwide. The game involves 144 tiles, which are decorated with symbols and Chinese characters. Players take turns drawing and discarding tiles to form specific sets or combinations, such as “pongs” (three of a kind), “chows” (sequences), or “kongs” (four of a kind), with the goal of being the first to complete a winning hand.

Mahjong combines elements of strategy, skill, and a bit of luck. It is often compared to card games like Rummy due to its focus on set collection and tile matching. There are many variations of the game, especially between Chinese, Japanese, and Western versions, each with its own unique rules and scoring systems.