Beginner's Guides, Strategy, Tips & Tricks

Rotations and Rounds

After each hand, the “Wind Position” (also known as seating position) rotates counter clockwise. This would also happen in the event of a dead hand (where no one wins). Players that have a set with the “Wind” dice, can use this as a reminder on who is “East”, helping the other players remember their position.

There are benefits of being the Wind position. You get extra points for a Pung/Kong hand of Winds that match the “Round” or the “Wind Position”.

There are a total of 4 rounds:

East
South
West
North

In each “round”, the seating (Wind) position changes, so a player plays each seat (Wind) in each round. This means if a player starts as East in the East round, they will play as follows:

For example, you are playing hand #5, and you are in the South “Round”, and are in the East “Wind Position”. If you have a Pung or Kong Combo of a South or an East hand, then you will additional 2 points in each of those.

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July 21, 2026

Mahjong Tile Design Through the Ages

Mahjong tiles are more than game pieces—they’re miniature works of art. Over the past century, tile design has evolved alongside culture, technology, and lifestyle trends.

Early Mahjong Tiles

Traditional tiles were often made from:

Bone and bamboo
Hand-carved ivory (now illegal)
Simple black-and-red ink designs

These sets emphasized durability and symbolism over decoration.

Mid-Century Changes

As Mahjong spread globally:

Plastic tiles became common
Western sets adopted larger fonts and Arabic numerals
Color palettes expanded for readability

Modern Mahjong Design

Today’s Mahjong tiles feature:

Pastel and minimalist aesthetics
Acrylic, resin, and eco-friendly materials
Custom fonts and artistic motifs

Mahjong tile design reflects its time—blending tradition with creativity while keeping the soul of the game intact.