Mahjong
Draw and discard tiles to build winning sets in a four-player game from China.
Mahjong
- To start
- $40
- Each month
- Nothing
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 2 hours or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- With a group or team
Is it for you?
- It comes with people built in.
- It gives your brain a proper workout.
- There's always more to learn.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to keep your brain sharp
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You want something you can do alone
- You only have short gaps in your day
- You want to switch your brain off
What it feels like
MahjongAverage games & Strategy hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$40Costs more to start than 54% of hobbies
NothingAll of the cost is upfront
$40About $0.38 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Learn the tiles and play a slow first game with three others.
2 hours or moreAt homeEasy to start
Questions
How much does mahjong cost to start?
About $40 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, and nothing each month after that.
How much time does mahjong take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 2 hours or more.
Can I do mahjong at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is mahjong good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Learn the tiles and play a slow first game with three others.
Do I need other people for mahjong?
Yes. It is done with a group or a team.