@@MahjongSparrow Riichi is a lot of fun, plus more online clients with english translations. The Riichi Competetion Rules are the most accessible and unified ruleset.
At last! I've found your video explaining the mahjong style that I was taught years ago. I've watched endless "American Style Mahjong" videos that haven't made any sense to me. My Mahong friends' tiles didn't include jokers nor playing cards. ??? I can't ask my friends for help now because they have all passed away. I have an opportunity to start playing again with neighbors who want to learn Mahjong; however, I can't remember how to play much less how to teach them. Alls I can remember is that Shirley, the lady who taught me, told me that she learned the "US Navy Wives" version that the Navy wives played when deployed out of the US. She never told us that this was one and the same as the Hong Kong style. Thanks so much, Mahjong Sparrow!
I’ve watched many MJ beginner basic tutorial videos and you one is the most well explained! Now I need to look for one that explains dealers and winds.
This will be my must share YT clip to lure more of my foreign friends to learn Mahjong 😂😂😂 more “water fishes” for me LMAO Just kidding. Love how you’ve summarized such a complex game within 10mins. Looking forward to your next clips 💪🏻
Yeah, this is a great teaching video. Do you have any playthrough videos with this form of Mahjong? I want to learn this ruleset and feel that watching an actual game being played would only further my understanding. Thank you!
Hi, thanks so much! I actually bought this hand-crafted set in Mong Kok, HK. Not from the extremely expensive place that has a 9-month waitlist, but just off the street corner. If you have a chance to visit, I would definitely recommend checking them out (maps.app.goo.gl/iiNVhpuRqmbsYvbU8)
Depending on where you live, I recommend checking out your local Chinatown, especially their so-called "99c" stores. If not, check out the Amazon links I put in the description. Hope this helps!
@@MahjongSparrow in the case i take the flower to the wall? what happend there, i mean, i will take 2 tiles? Because if i take the flower to wall, is the same to take a normal tile in my turn, so what happend in this case, thanks
Technically there is no one "traditional" mahjong. The most pervasive mahjong styles played are HK style and Japanese style (known as Riichi). Riichi is more strategic and therefore is used more in competitions, whereas HK style is a tad more casual and thus played more for fun or gambling.
I just learned to play Mahjong from a friend today and it was so fun! We struggled with the setup mechanics so this was super helpful! Btw, I've heard some sets (or at least my friend's 😅) may not come with flower tiles. Is that unusual? Does that change the setup mechanic or any other aspect of the game? Thanks in advance! 🙏🏾
The flower tiles definitely add another dimension to the game, but some families (including my own) prefer not playing with flowers, as they feel they are too "luck-dependent". If you want to play the game in the truest sense, I would incorporate the flower tiles, otherwise you would lose one more way you could score points.
So, it seems the style I grew up playing is basically Hong Kong style. The major difference is that we always only had one tile facing up in the discard pile. When we discard one tile we turn the previously discarded one face down. This forces you to try to remember what tiles have been discarded and it can be a bit challenging if you play multiple games in a row... xD
hong kong basic is so much more simple than riichi, I've gotta remember under the river, big 3 dragons, and the titular riichi to even sit down in a japanese style game, not to mention scoring.
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Wow! How did he make this super complicated game so clear? Also........ngl this man has a PLEASANT voice 👀- more videos please!
well, I think if he went into yaku, closed/open hands, and the prevailing/personal wind the video would be more comprehensive, but also 3 hours long
Thank you, as a Riichi player this video was helpful in learning the differences between Japanese (Riichi) and Hong Kong rules!
Yes, I have a few friends who are very keen on Riichi, I am planning to learn this style this year and may make a video on it in the future
@@MahjongSparrow Riichi is a lot of fun, plus more online clients with english translations. The Riichi Competetion Rules are the most accessible and unified ruleset.
Hands down the best mahjong tutorial I have seen. Thank you Mahjong Sparrow!
At last! I've found your video explaining the mahjong style that I was taught years ago. I've watched endless "American Style Mahjong" videos that haven't made any sense to me. My Mahong friends' tiles didn't include jokers nor playing cards. ??? I can't ask my friends for help now because they have all passed away. I have an opportunity to start playing again with neighbors who want to learn Mahjong; however, I can't remember how to play much less how to teach them. Alls I can remember is that Shirley, the lady who taught me, told me that she learned the "US Navy Wives" version that the Navy wives played when deployed out of the US. She never told us that this was one and the same as the Hong Kong style. Thanks so much, Mahjong Sparrow!
Very clear and concise video! Can't wait for the more advanced videos and puzzles to come!
Very, very good video. I’ve been playing Hong Kong style for many years. I will recommend this to my friends who want to learn to play.
Wow, your teaching is perfectly clear.
正要教一大群退休美國人打麻雀，正不知從何說起。而家我就將這forward俾佢哋就搞掂！ 真係多謝晒！
Thank you, I’ve been trying to teach my friends mahjong but I’m a terrible teacher. This was very helpful in teaching them.
This video saved my marriage! Thank you so much
😂
This video saved my Yakuza playthrough.
this was really helpful!! thank you so much!! i’m from a part of europe where this game is basically unknown, can’t wait to teach my friends!!
Oh cool, where are you from? Glad we can share this great game with more people!
@@MahjongSparrow I’m from Romania. Just ordered a set of mahjong tiles. Can’t wait to play!
Very clear concise directions for anyone who wants to learn basic Chinese mahjek (mahjong)
Thanks! Glad it was helpful!
I’ve watched many MJ beginner basic tutorial videos and you one is the most well explained! Now I need to look for one that explains dealers and winds.
Thanks! You can have a look at my advanced video for an explanation of the Winds if you'd like!
This video is awesome, very clear & concise! I have shared with friends!
Thanks so much! Appreciate it!
Fantastic resource! Thank you for explaining this so well!
Really enjoyed this tutorial, It was clear, concise and understandable. Thank you.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful!
This will be my must share YT clip to lure more of my foreign friends to learn Mahjong 😂😂😂 more “water fishes” for me LMAO
Just kidding. Love how you’ve summarized such a complex game within 10mins. Looking forward to your next clips 💪🏻
Very informative and entertaining, your presentation is incredible :oo Very useful for someone who learned how to play once and then forgot
can you make a video explaining how to play Pai Gow tiles?
Awesome video. Very instructive and clear. Can’t wait to see more videos from you! 😊
非常容易懂谢谢麻将教练
Wow! great video! looking forward to learning and taking on the high rollers!
Wowwww this is very clear! Now i can finally learn how to play mahjong 😂 Thanks for the video!
Clear instructions. Now i know hong Kong and riichi mahjong.
Im really interested in variation of mahjong
Thank you Mahjong Sparrow. After watching this video, I was able to restore honor back to my family.
Clear instructions. Thank you!
Thanks! Glad it was helpful!
Yeah, this is a great teaching video. Do you have any playthrough videos with this form of Mahjong? I want to learn this ruleset and feel that watching an actual game being played would only further my understanding. Thank you!
Thanks so much! I might upload a few games in the future
Such a great explanation, thank you. Btw what mahjong set are you using in the video? I love it!
Hi, thanks so much! I actually bought this hand-crafted set in Mong Kok, HK. Not from the extremely expensive place that has a 9-month waitlist, but just off the street corner. If you have a chance to visit, I would definitely recommend checking them out (maps.app.goo.gl/iiNVhpuRqmbsYvbU8)
Wait... What happens to the turn order if someone calls pong or seung?
This is awesome ! I'm gonna play with my friends later
Very very well explained!
Excellent! When’s the next video ??!!
Thanks! It just dropped!
@@MahjongSparrowThank you!
Great video! One suggestion would be to use an American mahjong set where the numbers for the cracks and names of the winds are shown.
Doesn't have to be an american set -- you can find labelled chinese sets if you look around. My first set was a chinese set and was labelled.
Love the tissot prx youre wearing
Thanks so much! It's the closest I'll ever get to a Royal Oak lmao
So simple, an abg could learn!
Looking forward to more content related to fan for fan 3 minimum tables.
It just dropped!
Gambling is the best way to get the true mahjong experience
Best tutorial for me. Thanks
Have any recommendations for a mahjong table? Or just get a card table and junk mat?
Depending on where you live, I recommend checking out your local Chinatown, especially their so-called "99c" stores. If not, check out the Amazon links I put in the description. Hope this helps!
hello from italy, very nice video thank you so much, and thanks for the links for play online
Grazie mille!
i have a question, so when you have a flower, you will take one more tiles, but to the end of the wall, right? of the gong too right?
Yes exactly, you draw a tile from the end of the walls only when you draw a flower or when you Gong.
@@MahjongSparrow in the case i take the flower to the wall? what happend there, i mean, i will take 2 tiles? Because if i take the flower to wall, is the same to take a normal tile in my turn, so what happend in this case, thanks
what is the difference between traditional mah jong and the hk styte mahjong?
Technically there is no one "traditional" mahjong. The most pervasive mahjong styles played are HK style and Japanese style (known as Riichi). Riichi is more strategic and therefore is used more in competitions, whereas HK style is a tad more casual and thus played more for fun or gambling.
I just learned to play Mahjong from a friend today and it was so fun! We struggled with the setup mechanics so this was super helpful!
Btw, I've heard some sets (or at least my friend's 😅) may not come with flower tiles. Is that unusual? Does that change the setup mechanic or any other aspect of the game? Thanks in advance! 🙏🏾
The flower tiles definitely add another dimension to the game, but some families (including my own) prefer not playing with flowers, as they feel they are too "luck-dependent". If you want to play the game in the truest sense, I would incorporate the flower tiles, otherwise you would lose one more way you could score points.
I am learning every style (Riichi, HK and Chinese).
Really great explanation!
So what's a yaku?
I am a Chinese, and I would like to know if foreigners are also very focused on playing mahjong?
There are many variants of mahjong, including an American version, so yes, quite a diversity of people play this great game!
Very informative! Thank you!!!!
Thanks 🙏
So informative thank you!
So, it seems the style I grew up playing is basically Hong Kong style. The major difference is that we always only had one tile facing up in the discard pile. When we discard one tile we turn the previously discarded one face down. This forces you to try to remember what tiles have been discarded and it can be a bit challenging if you play multiple games in a row... xD
Wowowow, sounds like you were playing HK mahjong on extremely-hard mode. You're like mentally on another level of mahjong.
So good!
學會了 謝謝老師
Finally can play the yakuza mini game.
hong kong basic is so much more simple than riichi, I've gotta remember under the river, big 3 dragons, and the titular riichi to even sit down in a japanese style game, not to mention scoring.
Thanks for watching! Check out the new vid if you wanna compare Riichi with points-based HK mahjong
Nice!!! Really wanna learn how to mahjong!
Well, not in japan mahjong 🀄
much prefer golf