In Finland, Mahjong has grown in popularity over the years. It is often found in arcades, boardgame cafés, community centers, and even online! Online Mahjong is a great way to not only have fun but also practice your strategic prowess.
There are two main types of Mahjong – the traditional variant commonly found in Chinese culture, and the Japanese variant, which is more widely available in Finland. The basic rules for both versions of Mahjong are the same; however, there are some nuances between them.
In traditional Mahjong, players receive 14 tiles and will then attempt to build the best four-tile combinations (called 'melds') from the tiles available. However, in Japanese Mahjong, players start the game with 16 tiles and are allowed to make nine-tile melds.