The Four Great Winds - Beginner's Guide to Mah Jong

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A beginner's guide to Mah Jong at Sunset Commons, teaching rules and strategy through face-to-face play around a table.

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Time to learn how to Soeng, Pung, and Sik, the basics of Mah Jong. Come on over! The game was originally called máquè or maa4 zoek3 in Cantonese which translates to “Sparrow”. The shuffling of mahjong tiles was said to be similar to the sound of the chattering of sparrows. Mahjong is a game of strategy, skill, and luck. It is played with 144 (or 136 without flowers) tiles that are based on Chinese characters and symbols. Meet other players in the community while trying to build the winning hand with four sets and a pair of tiles. First to finish putting their hand together, wins! What You'll Learn: Fundamental Rules on How to Play How to Make a Winning Hand Phrases to Say During Play Why You’ll Love It: Community-driven : Connect face-to-face around a table and build a multigenerational community around the tiles Fun & Challenging : Recognize patterns, track what others discard, and strategize Tactile : Enjoy the feel and sound of tiles- shuffling, stacking, and clicking Skill-building : accessible to beginners yet the strategy is rich enough to stay interesting for years Limited seats! Reserve yours now. About Sunset Commons: Carmen and Steven started Sunset Commons to provide a space to connect and build community through arts and craft activities led by talented local artists. Inspired by a love for creativity and a desire to foster connection in the Sunset District, we envisioned a “third space” where neighbors can gather, unwind, and form meaningful relationships.

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