Mahjong 203: Chinese National Standard Mahjong (國標麻將) Introduction Class

Course Description:

Discover the official competitive standard of Mahjong in China! This class introduces you to Guobiao Majiang (國標麻將), a unified ruleset designed by All-China Sports Federation in July 1998 that aims for fairness and high-level strategy. Unlike Cantonese Mahjong or other regional variations, Guobiao emphasizes complex hand-building and a sophisticated points system, making it a thrilling mental sport. If you enjoy strategic depth and precise calculation, this is the ultimate Mahjong challenge.

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What You Will Learn in the Class:

• The 8-Point Minimum Rule: Understand the foundational rule that every winning hand must have at least 8 "fàn" points, pushing you to think strategically from the very first tile.
• The Official Fan Value Table: Get an overview of the 81 unique scoring elements, learning the most common and valuable scoring patterns to build winning hands.
• Building Strategic Hands: Learn how to plan your hand based on potential point values, transitioning from basic combinations to high-scoring, complex arrangements.
• Defensive Considerations: Develop skills to play safely against opponents who are building valuable hands, minimizing your point liability.

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Why Take This Class?

This class offers a fascinating look into the world of standardized competitive play. Playing with an electronic Mahjong table, you'll practice building hands specifically for their point value, guided by our experienced instructors. You will gain a new appreciation for Mahjong as a game of deep strategy and calculation, moving beyond casual play to understand its potential as a mind sport.

Perfect for curious enthusiasts who have mastered the basics of other variants and are ready to test their skills against a balanced and intellectually demanding ruleset.

Course Detail

Duration: 2 hours

Time: 10:30 - 12:30  or 19:30 - 21:30 daily via advance booking

Venue: Glocal Mahjong, S405, PMQ, Central

Class size: 2 to 4 participants (other capacities available upon request)

Prerequisite: Completion of Mahjong 101 & 102 or equivalent foundational knowledge.

Private class option: If you prefer a private class and have fewer than 4 participants, please select the "Private Class" option.

Medium of delivery: English, Cantonese or Mandarin

Age: 6 or above

For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the class.   

Please contact us via WhatsApp if you require other time slots.