Scandinavian Mahjong

- Scandinavian Mahjong offers a captivating twist on the traditional game.
- It takes place in a cozy Scandinavian-inspired home akin to IKEA.
- The game boasts an impressive 365 levels.
- Each level represents distinct objects or concepts, such as horoscope signs or letters.
- Embark on a relaxing and immersive experience in this charming winter edition.

How to Play

How to Play Scandinavian Mahjong
Materials:
A Scandinavian Mahjong set (144 tiles)
Objective:
To be the first player to meld all their tiles into combinations.
Setup:
1. Players sit around a table and shuffle the tiles face down.
2. Each player draws 13 tiles and stacks them face down in front of them.
3. One player is chosen to be the dealer.
Gameplay:
1. Draw a tile: The player to the left of the dealer goes first. They draw a tile from the face-up pile.
2. Meld tiles: If possible, combine tiles into sets or runs. A set is three or four tiles of the same suit. A run is three or more tiles in sequence.
3. Place melds on the table: When you have a meld, place it face up on the table.
4. Declare a meld: Say meld to announce that you have placed a set or run on the table.
5. Draw from the wall: If you cannot meld any tiles, you must draw a tile from the wall (a stack of face-down tiles in the center of the table).
6. Exchange tiles: You can exchange one tile with the player opposite you once per turn.
7. Call Mahjong: When you have melded all your tiles, call Mahjong to win the game.
Scoring:
The winner scores 1 point for each tile in their melds.
The other players each lose 1 point for each tile in their hands.
The player who called Mahjong first scores an additional bonus point.
Winning:
The first player to reach a predetermined score (usually 100 points) wins the game.

Features

Features of Scandinavian Mahjong:
1. Unique tiles: 144 tiles with various suits and denominations.
2. Suits: Bamboo, Characters, Dots, Winds, Dragons, Flowers, and Seasons.
3. Melds: Sets of three or four identical tiles, or runs of three or more consecutive tiles.
4. Groups: Two or more melds combined into a group.
5. Hands: Complete sets of 14 tiles arranged into groups.
6. Hand types: Multiple hand types with different scoring criteria.
7. Jokers: Empty Circle tiles that can represent any missing tile.
8. Dice rolling: Used to determine the initial tile layout.
9. House rules: Variations in rules and scoring systems from different regions.
10. Social aspect: Often played with friends and family as a recreational activity.

Controls

Use the left mouse button to select the mahjong tile.

FAQ

What are Tips and Tricks to play Scandinavian Mahjong game?

Tips and Tricks for Scandinavian Mahjong
General Tips:
Pay attention to the tiles: Observe the tiles being discarded by your opponents and adjust your strategy accordingly.
Control the fours: The fours are powerful tiles, so try to keep them in your hand or discard them strategically.
Prioritize completing sets: Focus on completing sets as soon as possible, as they score points.
Block your opponents: Try to prevent your opponents from completing sets by discarding tiles that they need.
Don't overreach: Don't try to complete too many sets at once, as this can leave you vulnerable.
Tricks for Building Hands:
Make short chains: Start by building short chains of two or three tiles. This will help you get started and prevent you from getting blocked.
Use melds: Melds (sets or sequences) are key to building a winning hand. Try to form melded sets as soon as possible.
Expose a tile: If you have a safe tile that you don't need, expose it so that your opponents can see it. This can prevent them from discarding it and blocking you.
Steal a tile: If you need a tile that is exposed, try to steal it by calling it out before your opponents.
Tricks for Discards:
Discard high tiles first: Start by discarding tiles that are unlikely to be used in sets.
Discard tiles that block your opponents: Try to discard tiles that would prevent your opponents from completing sets.
Discard tiles that you don't need: If you have a tile that you don't need, discard it to increase your chances of getting better tiles.
Don't discard jokers early: Jokers are versatile tiles, so don't discard them unless you have to.