Mahjong Together is based on Chinese-style play and is closest to Hong Kong–style mahjong.

Our leveled learning system makes it easy for beginners and kids to start by building simple “chicken hands” (no-points, mixed-set hands) with fewer tiles before gradually adding more tiles and advanced rules.

Yes! Mahjong is played in many ways across cultures and families. Mahjong Together gives you one simple way to play—but feel free to use your own rules or traditions. Play the way that feels right for your group. As we like to say, "House rules apply!"

Mahjong Together is adaptable, with a complete 144-tile set that works for many styles of mahjong. Our leveled play system teaches the core fundamentals of Chinese-style play, making it easier to transition into different styles over time. For:

• Taiwanese-style: Follow our leveled play system. When you’re ready for full gameplay, simply add one extra set to form a winning hand of 1 pair + 5 sets (instead of 4).
  
• American-style: You’ll need the Joker add-on set. We don’t include instructions for American Mahjong or the NMJL card, but there are many excellent online resources for learning this style.
  
• Other Asian styles (Singaporean, Malaysian, Riichi, Vietnamese, etc.): Your set is compatible for simplified mahjong play, and our leveled play gives you the fundamentals you need. Some of these styles use special tiles that we do not currently include. If you’d love to see us offer them in the future, please let us know at support@boandmei.com — your input directly informs our product development!

For exploring the diverse ways mahjong is played across cultures, we love the book: Mahjong: House Rules from the Asian Diaspora by Nicole Wong — a beautiful reflection of how the game lives in families and communities around the world.

Our leveled play system works with 2 or more players.

Four players gives you the classic mahjong experience, but playing with 2 or 3 is great for learning, practicing, or enjoying a faster-paced round. You can even team up to bring more players to the table!