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A game of Chinese origin usually played by four persons with tiles resembling dominoes and bearing various designs, which are drawn and discarded until one player wins with a hand of four combinations of three tiles each and a pair of matching tiles.
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Sloperama's Mah-jong ZoneRepository of the rec.games.mahjong newsgroup's FAQ. Documentation about most aspects of the game : rules variations, types of sets, accessories, tips for buyers and sellers, basic strategies, books, links. Exchange board to find players and trade sets.
Four Winds Mah Jong Knowledge BaseInformation on the history, symbolism and rules of major Mahjong variants. Maintained by Lagarto, the maker of Four Winds Mah Jong game software.
Mah Jong - Modern Japanese RulesLoose summary of Japanese terminology, game play and scoring.
Mah Jongg - Worldwide Web SiteIncludes related software, beginners guide, rules, history, symbolism, club and tournament listing, and links.
SoYouWanna learn to play mah-jong?Beginner's guide for buying a Mahjong set and start playing.
Nanette Pasquarello's Notes On Playing MahjongNotes taken and adapted from various sources about the game.
A Spotlight On Games: Playing Winning Mah JonggBasic tactics and various tips.
A Spotlight On Games: Mah Jongg Scoring ChartSummary of the scoring for Chinese classical rules.
Mahjong NewsInternational competitions news, calendar and forum. European Mahjong Association player rankings. Summary of major rules used in tournaments. Book and computer game reviews. In English and Dutch.
Mahjong Singapore StyleRules and a Java-based computer game for the Singapore style of Mahjong.
Mah Jong MuseumJim May's personal collection of antique game sets and rulebooks.
Mah Jong History and Useful InformationHistory of the game, prior and after the 1920's.
Santiago's Mah Jong PageBasics of Chinese-style Mahjong : rules of the game, glossary of common terms, and printable quick-reference scoring tables.
Mah Jongg -- The Chinese Game of Four WindsProvides links, software, books, and information on how to play. Also includes a list of movies, television shows, and documentaries in which the game is featured.
Red DragonSoftware for tracking and calculating game results.
Mah-Jongg ForumForum mainly for players in Germany. In English and German.
Tilehog: Mahjong Strategy for Chinese Official RulesThe site presents game situations in Chinese Official International Rules, then users submit their choices and comments on them.
Mahjongg Match UpForum to find players by USA state or country.
Wikipedia: MahjongHistory of the game. Descriptions of major rule variants and gameplay.
Gareth and Jane Saunders: About Mah JongLists outlets in England, Scotland and Ireland where Mahjong sets can be purchased on-line and on the street. Downloadable print-it-yourself Mahjong kards
Mahjong 3 Fan For DummiesExplains Yahoo's 3-fan Hong Kong Old Style rules
CHarli's Web: All Things Mah JongMahjong sets dealer giving advice about care, restoration and purchase of vintage sets.
Analytical Articles on Mah-JongBit and pieces of mathematical studies about Mahjong. Mostly Chinese Official rules.
Mumbai Mahjonng MajorsFantasy rules inspired by American rules. With Jokers and Charleston.
A Home for All Mah Jong PlayersOverview of rules, tile materials and Mahjong accessories.
The Way We Mah JonggSpecial hands and scoring charts used by this Copenhagen group.
Hiroshima Cock's-Eye Mahjong News & Other StuffThis weblog reports on the activities of a group of Hiroshima-based foreigners and their Japanese friends who play three-player mahjong.
The Rules for Modern American Mah-jonggDescribes American-style Mahjong as it is played today.
Let's Play Mah Jongg With Chinese Tiles or Kards1976's official hands and rules of the National Mahjongg League, Inc.
My Mah-jong PageJapanese, Chinese classical and Alan Kwan's original Zung Jung rules.
MahjongWai Ling Cheng describes Chinese classical rules and Mahjong history.
Learning MahjongWeblog entry that points to the author's PDF guide to European classical rules.
The Lacobies: MahjongRules and guide to the game of Mahjong, with an emphasis on Hong Kong Old Style Scoring.
Board Games with Scott : Mah Jong In DepthFlash and Quicktime video introduction to Mahjong.
A Selection of Pictures of My Mah Jongg SetsPeter Gallagher's collection of Mahjong sets.
Suchie-Pai ConnectionFan site for Suchie-Pai, a serie of Japanese Strip Mahjong videogames by Jaleco.
Mah-Jongg: The Tiles That BindDocumentary film about Jewish and Asian women who play Mahjong.
Safalra's Mah Jong RulesDesigned to have a scoring system that is simple, while emphasising skill rather than luck.
Mah Jongg in NorwayOverview of history, rules, and tiles used in tile-matching games and true Mahjong. Reviews of several computer games. In English and Norwegian.
Reach Mahjong : The Only Way To PlayWeekly columns about the game of Mahjong as it's played in Japan.
Webring: The World of MahjongList of Mahjong links.
Cool Old GamesDevoted to vintage board games of the 1920s through 1940s with an emphasis on Mahjong. Includes photo galleries and information on care and restoration.
Japanese MahjongDetailed instructions on playing Japanese Four and Three-Player Mahjong.
Mahjong WikiA wiki-style site. Focuses on the rules and scoring for different types variations.
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