How to Play Mahjong on the Computer

Mahjong is similar to Gin Rummy.

Mahjong is an ancient Chinese game that is played with tiles. The game play is similar to Gin Rummy. There is a national Mahjong league in the US that sets rules for the game. If you just love to play this game or want to learn how, like just about anything else, you can do it online. The game is typically played with four players, so playing on the computer can save you from having to find other players.

Instructions

1. Learn the rules. Go to the American Mahjong Association or the (US) National Mah Jongg League and read how to play the game. If you have trouble following the rules learn the rules of Gin Rummy first. Gin Rummy is played with cards but you score in the same manner by maing runs and sets. Understanding this game may help you then apply the concept to Mahjong, which works similarly.

2. Find a place to play. You can buy Mahjong software for download from a retail computer store, online store such as TigerDirect or find websites that have online versions to play. You can also look at game websites such as Yahoo games and Shockwave.com.

3. Start a game. Install the software on your computer by putting the CD in the drive and installing it and then clicking on the game icon. Alternatively, go to the website that has the online version you want to play. You may have to sign up for an account by giving your email address and creating a password. Choose a level and any other preferences, such as sound and then play the game.

References

• Mahjong.net: Mahjong in the Western World
• Pagat: Gin Rummy rules

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• National Mahjong Leage
• American Mahjong Association
• Mahjong Time: Online game
• Yahoo: Online games
• Shockwave: Online games