Mahjong

The standard version of Mahjong is a large "pyramid " or" turtle " consisting of five layers. In the upper layer, one chip, and then their number increases.

The goal of the game is to disassemble the entire figure. To do this, each chip needs to choose a pair with the same image.

Modern versions of Mahjong are so diverse that you will constantly meet different figures. The number of layers may also differ, which in turn affects the complexity of the solution.

Game rules

The game consists of 144 chips, which are divided into three categories: main, trump and additional.

Main:

• Three "suits" — dots( dots), bamboos and symbols numbered from 1 to 9, 4 pieces of each type. Arabic numerals are shown in the corner of each dice.

Trump (onery):

• Four winds — East, South, West and North 4 pieces each.
• Three dragons — red, green and white 4 pieces each.

Additional:

• Flowers — 4 dice with images of different colors.
• Seasons — 4 pictures with drawings of autumn, spring, summer and winter.

The chips are shuffled randomly and stacked face up in a multi-layered shape.

There are several dozen classic designs, the most famous being the "pyramid" or "turtle". Layout of five layers (87-36-16-4-1 chips), in which each next layer is located in the center of the previous one.

The goal of the game is to completely disassemble the constructed figure. In one move, you need to remove two identical unblocked chips, i.e. not covered by other chips and with a free left or right side. The same chips are considered points, bamboos and symbols of the same suit and dignity, the same dragons and winds. All four flower chips are considered the same, and this is also true for the seasons.

You will win when all pairs of chips are removed from the playing field. The game ends in defeat if there are no open pairs left. Not every game can be won, some combinations don't have solutions.

Tips on the game

Many people start playing Mahjong without certain tactics and this is a big mistake. To play effectively, use the useful tips:

• Start the game from the top rows and move down. Remove the chips in the lower rows if the other moves are over. Immediately remove 4 identical chips, if possible. Try to make out as much as possible high stacks on top and sides to unlock more chips.
• Before starting the game, study the combination and the location of the chips. A chip that remains at a distance from others and does not block moves, it is advisable not to touch it while there are other moves.

These techniques are relevant for all Mahjong layouts. However, the more complex the combination, the more important it is not to make mistakes.

Now you know a little more about the game, its rules and history of creation. Play Mahjong, enjoy and develop perseverance and attention. Enjoy the game!