Mahjong is a four-player domino game, which is very popular in China cultural circles. Originally from China, Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao, Minnan and Fuzhou are commonly known as sparrows. Mahjong is a game play and entertainment equipment invented by ancient people in China. Usually made of bamboo, bone or plastic, with patterns or characters engraved on it.
Mahjong is a game invented by China in ancient times. It is a brand entertainment appliance. It is a small rectangular box made of bamboo, bone or plastic, with patterns or words engraved on it. Each pair 136 (74 in some areas) has eight more cards, namely, spring, summer, autumn and winter, plum, bamboo, orchid and chrysanthemum, totaling 144. The rules of the game are slightly different in different regions. Mahjong tiles mainly include "cakes (paper money)", "strips (ropes)" and "Wan (Wan Guan)".
The influence of mahjong
Mahjong not only has unique game features, but also has rich connotations and a long history. It has intelligence, fun and game functions, charm and oriental cultural characteristics, so it has become an important part of China's traditional cultural treasure house.
Mahjong is very popular in the vast urban and rural areas of China. Its popularity has covered all social strata and fields, entered thousands of households, and become the largest and most influential intellectual sports activity in China. The objective existence of mahjong is an unavoidable reality in China today.
Mahjong, as a traditional cultural phenomenon in China, has various forms of expression. Because of this, some people think that mahjong is an important part of China's traditional culture, and its unique value is a national treasure.