Bring A Cultural Twist With Your Next Mahjong party

For a little variety, themed gatherings are always fun, so why not try a Mahjong-themed party?

Mahjong - the classic version - is a tile-based game from China that requires skills, strategy and some luck. This could be a fun way to test skill versus sobriety challenges to get a party going for hours.

Mahjong Games to Play

Mahjong has been a popular game for many centuries with variations found the world over. Some examples are classical Mahjong, Hong Kong, Wuhang, Filipino Mahojng and tons more.

One popular variation is the Cantonese style of playing. Here, the game consists of four players, with each working towards putting together 12 tile sets and a pair. Possible sets consist of a chow (3 in sequence), a pung (3 of a kind) or a kong (4 tiles of a kind). Scoring off each game is based on the combinations generated by the player.

A typical game can last hours, yet each hand can last between 10-15 minutes. You can have your players rotate after each hand to give everyone a chance to play. Once all players have competed, the last man standing can be declared a winner and the player with the least score buy a bottle for the next party.

Options Available Online

The beauty of online gaming is the interface feature available in gaming, particularly if there aren't any tiles available to play. Whether near or far, players can engage with each other for entertaining fun.

Mahjong games available online allow for group gaming, in whatever variation they opt to play in. Game apps like "Mahjong Time", "Real Mah Jong" and "iLove Mahj" provide for great gaming interface where players can compete with friends on skills and luck.

These game apps allow for multiple-player situations on various versions of Mahjong. All players need to do is download and wager just for the twist and fun of the interchange.

Party Variations

Partygoers have placed numerous twists on traditional Mahjong games played. They have offered great entertainment and icebreaker successes for all.

"Mahjong stacks" is more for the less ambitious, yet still required a certain level of skill. Mahjong tiles are stacked as high as possible within a 15-second time limit. If no tiles fall after five seconds of the stoppage times, the winner with the higher pile is declared while the loser takes a walk of shame to the bar.

With just a little bit of creativity, there are a lot more variations of the game that can be played to make for more laughs and entertainment.

Conclusion

Enjoying a good game with friends online can be a great way to relax and have fun. However, if you decide to add alcohol into the mix, it is important to make sure that you practice responsible alcohol consumption. Creating memorable moments with stories to be retold is what makes for a great party experience.