Learn Hong Kong Mahjong
Free guide which is perfect for beginners looking to learn enough of the basics to play a full round.
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Learn the basics in seven sections.
What Is Hong Kong Mahjong?
Build a clear mental model of the game before introducing technical rules.
Tiles, Melds, and Winning Hands
Learn the tile set, basic groups, and the difference between hand shape and scoring value.
Setup and Dealing
Show how players sit, build the wall, open it, and deal the starting hands.
Turn Flow and Discarding
Teach the rhythm of a turn and how calls can interrupt normal order.
Calls: Chow, Pung, Kong, and Win
Teach legal calls, call priority, and how exposed melds change the hand.
Scoring and Fan
Introduce fan, the three-fan minimum, payment basics, and beginner scoring patterns.
Rounds, Draws, and Table Rules
Wrap a single hand into a full table session with dealer movement, draws, and etiquette.
Take the Final Quiz
Check how well you understand Hong Kong Mahjong so that you're prepared for your first game.
Take Final Quiz