Watch How to Play Chinese Mahjong | Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Guide Video Tutorial

🀄 How to Play Chinese Mahjong | Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Guide 🀄 Curious about how to play Chinese Mahjong but feel intimidated by the tiles? You’re in the right place. In this clear and welcoming tutorial, our favorite friend and teacher, Jeanne, walks you through the fundamentals of traditional Chinese Mahjong — making it simple, social, and fun to learn. Whether you're brand new or brushing up your skills, this guide will help you understand the tiles, gameplay, and winning hands so you can confidently join the table. ✨ Mahjong is more than a game — it’s strategy, laughter, culture, and connection. 🕒 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome & Why We Love Chinese Mahjong 01:12 Overview of the Tiles & Suits 03:45 How to Set Up the Game 05:30 Understanding Turns: Draw & Discard 08:10 Building Sets (Pungs, Chows, Kongs) 11:20 How to Win a Hand 14:05 Gameplay Flow & Table Etiquette 16:40 Final Tips for Beginners 🎲 Why Chinese Mahjong? Unlike American Mahjong (which often uses cards and more complex scoring systems), Chinese Mahjong is intuitive, strategic, and easier to begin playing quickly. Think connection over spreadsheets. 📍 Play With Us in Real Life! Mahjong is one of our featured events at Wish Club in Santa Monica — a creative, community-centered gathering space founded by Alexa Fischer. We host Mahjong Mondays, Wish Circles, sound bath experiences, creative workshops, and playful community nights designed to uplift the heart. 👉 Explore upcoming events and learn about becoming a Wish Club member: https://https://www.alexafischer.com/wish-club/ Come play. Bring a friend. Build community the old-fashioned way.