{"id":209228,"date":"2024-09-06T09:00:12","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T01:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/?p=209228"},"modified":"2024-11-20T19:10:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T11:10:20","slug":"all-about-mahjong-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/all-about-mahjong-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahjong 101: A crash course on mahjong rules and how to play mahjong in Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Apart from playing <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/board-game-cafes-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">board games<\/a> and visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/game-arcades-game-centres-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game arcades<\/a>, many Hong Kongers also gather for a game of mahjong from time to time. That\u2019s right \u2013 despite its association with either mobsters or housewives in many <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/best-hong-kong-action-movies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hong Kong action movies<\/a>, mahjong is a household staple enjoyed by locals of all ages. Interested in learning more about this classic game? Join us as we delve into the origins and basic rules of playing mahjong in Hong Kong.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Earn_your_winnings_with_a_game_of_mahjong_in_Hong_Kong\"><\/span>Earn your winnings with a game of mahjong in Hong Kong<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/all-about-mahjong-hong-kong\/#Earn_your_winnings_with_a_game_of_mahjong_in_Hong_Kong\" title=\"Earn your winnings with a game of mahjong in Hong Kong\">Earn your winnings with a game of mahjong in Hong Kong<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/all-about-mahjong-hong-kong\/#What_is_mahjong\" title=\"What is mahjong?\">What is mahjong?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/all-about-mahjong-hong-kong\/#Basic_Hong_Kong_mahjong_rules\" title=\"Basic Hong Kong mahjong rules\">Basic Hong Kong mahjong rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/all-about-mahjong-hong-kong\/#Where_to_buy_mahjong_in_Hong_Kong\" title=\"Where to buy mahjong in Hong Kong\">Where to buy mahjong in Hong Kong<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_mahjong\"><\/span>What is mahjong?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_209234\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-209234\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-209234 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/09\/mahjong-hong-kong-what-is-mahjong.jpg\" alt=\"what is mahjong\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/09\/mahjong-hong-kong-what-is-mahjong.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/09\/mahjong-hong-kong-what-is-mahjong-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/09\/mahjong-hong-kong-what-is-mahjong-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-209234\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Did you know \u201cmahjong\u201d means \u201csparrow\u201d in Chinese? (Photography: pengpeng via Getty Images Signature)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Originating from 19th-century China, mahjong (\u9ebb\u96c0) is a tile-based four-player game. While it\u2019s popular as a daily passtime for the older generation, the game is most frequently played during festive seasons. For instance, during Lunar New Year, playing mahjong is as common an occurrence as seeing <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/lion-dance-dragon-dance-symbolism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lion and dragon dances<\/a> on the streets. In addition, families usually share <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/buy-mooncakes-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mooncakes<\/a> over a game of mahjong during <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/mid-autumn-festival-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mid-Autumn Festival<\/a> celebrations. People often play mahjong in Hong Kong while having dinner at a <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/best-chinese-restaurants-in-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chinese restaurant<\/a> or singing <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/karaoke-bars-in-hong-kong-sing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">karaoke<\/a>, too. It\u2019s simply a fun game to enjoy while gathering with your friends and family (though we\u2019d advise against gambling)!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Hong_Kong_mahjong_rules\"><\/span>Basic Hong Kong mahjong rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_209233\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-209233\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-209233 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/09\/mahjong-hong-kong-rules.jpg\" alt=\"mahjong hong kong tiles\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/09\/mahjong-hong-kong-rules.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/09\/mahjong-hong-kong-rules-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/09\/mahjong-hong-kong-rules-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-209233\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Can you differentiate between these tiles? (Photography: Argument via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are 144 tiles in a mahjong set, which are divided into six categories: <strong>Dot<\/strong> (\u7b52\u5b50), <strong>Bamboo<\/strong> (\u7d22\u5b50), <strong>Character<\/strong> or Number (\u842c\u5b50), <strong>Wind<\/strong> (\u98a8\u724c), <strong>Arrow<\/strong> (\u7bad\u724c), and <strong>Flower<\/strong> (\u82b1\u724c). (Since flower tiles don&#8217;t affect the final score in Hong Kong mahjong, we won\u2019t go into detail about them here.) Dot, Bamboo, and Character tiles are varied by numbers, so the first Dot tile depicts one dot, while the last depicts nine dots. Within the Wind category, there are four types of tiles, each printed with the Chinese character for directions: East (\u6771), South (\u5357), West (\u897f), and North (\u5317). Finally, there are three types of Arrow tiles: \u201ccentre\u201d (\u4e2d), printed in red; \u201cget rich\u201d (\u767c), printed in green; and a blue frame, known as the \u201cwhite board\u201d (\u767d\u677f).<\/p>\n<p>Hong Kong mahjong is the easiest version of the game to learn. Each player <strong>starts with 13 tiles<\/strong> and takes turns <strong>drawing and discarding tiles<\/strong>, keeping your count at 13 until someone draws a 14th tile to complete a winning set. To win, you must arrange different tiles into <strong>four sets and a pair<\/strong>. The pair can be any two identical tiles, while the sets must be three identical tiles or three ascending tiles. For instance, three East Wind tiles or One Dot, Two Dots, and Three Dots tiles together will be considered sets.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_buy_mahjong_in_Hong_Kong\"><\/span>Where to buy mahjong in Hong Kong<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While there are mahjong rooms (\u9ebb\u96c0\u9928) around town, they mainly cater to senior locals. The majority of us prefer buying individual sets and playing in the comfort of our own homes. In addition, mahjong artisans are becoming increasingly rare and we should definitely support this incredible local tradition! So, now that you&#8217;re familiar with Hong Kong mahjong rules, it&#8217;s time to get yourselves a set from these mahjong shops.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Dai Lee Mahjong and Jade Ware (\u5927\u5229\u8534\u96c0\u7389\u5668\u865f)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_209229\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-209229\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-209229 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/09\/mahjong-hong-kong-dai-lee.jpg\" alt=\"dai lee mahjong\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/09\/mahjong-hong-kong-dai-lee.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/09\/mahjong-hong-kong-dai-lee-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/09\/mahjong-hong-kong-dai-lee-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-209229\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mahjong sets from Dai Lee comes in a vintage leather case (Photography: \u5927\u5229\u8534\u96c0\u7389\u5668\u865f via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With 60 years of experience under its belt, Dai Lee is where you can find finely crafted mahjong sets in Hong Kong. This local handicraft shop is one of the remaining few that sells hand-carved mahjong tiles. The patterns here tend to stick to the traditional designs, while the colours on the back of the tiles feature more variation. In addition, Dai Lee also sells mahjong tables, dice, and other game accessories.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TaiLeeTsuenWan?locale=zh_HK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dai Lee Mahjong and Jade Ware (\u5927\u5229\u8534\u96c0\u7389\u5668\u865f)<\/a>, 211A Sha Tsui Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, p. 2492 2358<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>2. Ying Fat Cheung Mahjong<\/h3>\n<p>Another retailer selling handcrafted mahjong sets, Ying Fat Cheung gives tiles in a range of sizes. Whether you\u2019re looking for a standard-sized mahjong set or small tiles that are easier to transport and store, you\u2019ll find them at this store.<\/p>\n<p><em>Ying Fat Cheung Mahjong, Unit 104, 1\/F, Waga Commercial Centre, 99 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2545 5554<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>3. Karen Aruba<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_209231\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-209231\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-209231 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/09\/mahjong-hong-kong-karen-aruba.jpg\" alt=\"mahjong hong kong karen aruba\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/09\/mahjong-hong-kong-karen-aruba.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/09\/mahjong-hong-kong-karen-aruba-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/09\/mahjong-hong-kong-karen-aruba-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-209231\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The vibrant colours and lively designs of Karen Aruba\u2019s mahjong tiles add a touch of whimsy to the craft (Photography: Karen Aruba Art via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Guided by her father, a master mahjong tile craftsman, artist Karen Aruba is a prominent figure among Hong Kong\u2019s hand-carved mahjong scene. Working to preserve the art of mahjong tile carving and colouring, Karen Aruba hosts regular workshops on top of producing stunning mahjong sets, decorated with different themes and personalised designs for its <a href=\"https:\/\/collections.karenaruba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Art of Mahjong<\/a> collection.<\/p>\n<p><em>Shop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karenaruba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Karen Aruba<\/a> online.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>4. Kung Yau Cheung Mahjong<\/h3>\n<p>Located in Mong Kok, Kung Yau Cheung Mahjong is a small store and workshop selling hand-crafted mahjong sets. Despite industrialisation taking over the traditional craft of mahjong tile carving, the owner of Kung Yau Cheung continues to create one-of-a-kind tiles using his own hands. Since you\u2019ll be speaking with the artist himself, you can even personalise a set by adding on extra details and patterns to your tiles!<\/p>\n<p><em>Kung Yau Cheung Mahjong, G\/F, 661C Shanghai Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>5. Kam Fat Mahjong<\/h3>\n<p>Originally founded by a certain Mr Ho in 1962, Kam Fat Mahjong is a small-scale store and workshop run by his daughter Ho Sau-mei. This place sells mahjong sets hand-carved with traditional techniques. Not only is Ms Ho skilled at crafting complete sets, she\u2019s also often commissioned for singular tiles to replace missing or broken ones.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/kowlooncitywalkingtrail.hk\/en\/story\/details\/handcraft-mahjong-in-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kam Fat Mahjong<\/a>, 2 Bulkeley Street, Hung Hom, Hong Kong<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>6. Glocal Mahjong<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_209230\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-209230\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-209230 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/09\/mahjong-hong-kong-glocal-mahjong.jpg\" alt=\"glocal mahjong\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/09\/mahjong-hong-kong-glocal-mahjong.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/09\/mahjong-hong-kong-glocal-mahjong-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/09\/mahjong-hong-kong-glocal-mahjong-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1400\/1000;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-209230\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We love the modern touches in Glocal Mahjong\u2019s sets (Photography: Glocal Mahjong via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Spice up your mahjong collection with a set from Glocal Mahjong. Founded by a mother-daughter duo, this mahjong specialist is more than just a retailer. Apart from selling mahjong sets from around the world alongside local creations, Glocal also hosts mahjong classes for beginners and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/creative-courses-in-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creative workshops<\/a> like mahjong tile colouring. The way Glocal injects contemporary flair into a cultural tradition spells hope for the future of mahjong making.<\/p>\n<p><em>Shop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glocalmahjong.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Glocal Mahjong<\/a> online or at its physical store at Shop S405, 4\/F, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2546 3178<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apart from playing board games and visiting game arcades, many Hong Kongers also gather for a game of mahjong from time to time. 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