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The video delves into the basics of Mahjong, including the game set composition, hand formations, and strategies necessary to build winning hands. It covers essential elements like tiles, dragons, winds, jokers, and the structure of the National Mahjong League card. Viewers are guided through different groupings, color significance, number patterns, and the use of dragon and flower tiles. The goal is to create hands of 14 tiles through pairs, pungs, kongs, and specific suits with proper tile arrangement. Strategic selection and discarding of tiles play a vital role in achieving victory, requiring an understanding of sequences, numbers, and Mahjong rules. The video emphasizes the need for practice, pattern recognition, and cognitive skills for success in the game of Mahjong.
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In this segment of the video, the instructor discusses the basics of Mahjong. They cover the composition of the game set, which includes flowers, three suits (bams, cracks, dots), matching dragons, winds (north, east, west, south), and jokers. The National Mahjong League card includes three panels categorized based on relationships to number tiles, with examples of hands in each category. The hands can be a minimum of three lines and up to 10 different ones, forming sequences of numbers. Viewers are encouraged to purchase the official card from the league for reference.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker explains the different groupings in Mahjong such as singles, pairs, pungs, kongs, quints, and sextets. The video also covers the significance of colors (blue, red, green) in selecting suits, with one color requiring all one suit, two colors allowing two suits, and three colors necessitating the use of all three suits. Matching numbers must be in the same suit, and dragons must match their corresponding color. Completing a hand composed of 14 tiles results in a winning hand in Mahjong, which starts with 13 tiles dealt at the beginning.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on explaining how to build one of the 60 hands on the national Mahjong league card, which can be achieved in 750 ways using different suits. It emphasizes the importance of understanding number patterns and sequences to successfully complete a hand. The video explains the concept by providing an example of counting by twos, where specific tile combinations are required to match the pattern. Additionally, the video highlights the inclusion of dragons and flowers in the hand-building process, noting that flowers are always in blue and suit-neutral. The use of parentheses on the card assists players in understanding how to construct the hand following the specified pattern.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on completing a hand in Mahjong by counting in threes and odds. The player needs to form pairs, pungs, and kongs with specific suits and colors to complete the hand of 14 tiles. The player must strategically select and discard tiles to achieve a winning hand and shout “mahjon” when all 14 tiles are assembled correctly. The segment also covers counting by odds and incorporating dragons into the hand, highlighting the importance of suit and color matching in Mahjong strategy.
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In this segment of the video, the player has 14 tiles in proper order, forming a winning hand in mahjong. Jokers can be used with kongs (up to four jokers), but not with pairs. The concept of counting by ones is introduced, emphasizing arranging tiles in ascending order. Flowers are suit neutral and can be combined with any suit. The player adapts the hand by using the numbers three instead of four to challenge cognitive skills in mahjong strategy.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter demonstrates the process of creating winning Mahjong hands using numerical values and the current year (2021). The key actions include creating specific combinations of tiles such as pairs, pungs, and kongs following the set rules. They mention using different suits and incorporating the current year’s numbers. The strategy involves selecting tiles wisely to form valid combinations, such as pairs of dragons, numbers, and directional tiles to spell out “news.” The presenter also explains the option of using jokers in specific combinations like pungs and kongs to achieve a winning hand.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses Mahjong strategies. They use an example involving tiles and dragons, emphasizing the importance of matching tiles in sets. They explain the concept of using all the same numbers with matching dragons, illustrating with eights and pairs of dragons. The speaker demonstrates how to form a winning hand by strategically selecting tiles and dragons that complement each other in specific suits. The overall goal is to create a complete set of tiles following Mahjong rules to achieve victory in the game.
00:21:00
In this segment of the video, the narrator explains how to create a winning hand in Mahjong using a sample card. Key points include the use of direction tiles, dragon tiles, and flower tiles. The narrator demonstrates forming a hand with pairs of specific tiles, pungs, and flower sets. They stress the importance of understanding the rules and recommend using the national Mahjong league card for ease of play. Regular practice and pattern recognition skills are essential for mastering the game. The narrator encourages viewers to ask questions and offers further learning opportunities through Mahjong lessons and additional resources.