Do you like playing mahjong?

@Janexiao (173)
China
March 28, 2011 6:04am CST
In my hometown, during spring festival, most of my relatives or people around me play mahjong almost every day. They seems to have a lot of fun. Is it really that interesting? do you like playing mahjong? or what do you unually do when you are free?
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11 responses
• Philippines
28 Mar 11
When I'm free I just hangout with friends. If they're unavailable I surf online or do some artwork. I've currently dedicated my time participating in an animation crew on producing an animation short. I figure this will eat some of my time whenever I'm doing nothing.
@Janexiao (173)
• China
29 Mar 11
That's great, maybe i can watch your animation short in a while.so you don't need to play mahjong,haha! actually, only people who don't need to do anything for a living will play it, like my mother, haha, almost every day. but she often wins some money.
• Philippines
29 Mar 11
I don't really know how to play mahjong so even if I wanted to I can't. I'm also bad at learning old school board games and card games. The animation short isn't finished yet but here's one I've already finished. It's crappy because this is the very first I've done. I did this for educational purposes. Here's the link--- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_aZ0dhYuV4 Enjoy!
@Janexiao (173)
• China
29 Mar 11
i can´t open the link, i don´t know why, maybe i use the university internet, it`s very slow. What a pity i can´t see it.
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
28 Mar 11
Hi. I don't know how to play the real mahjong! But I always like playing mahjong on my smart phone! so awesome!
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
29 Mar 11
HAHA! Thanks for the offer! Is it hard to learn? I am very willing to learn ...
@Janexiao (173)
• China
29 Mar 11
haha, for me it's very easy, so..... haha, get ready to learn it
@Janexiao (173)
• China
29 Mar 11
Haha, my friend,i can teach you, if you like. Playing online is also very good way to relax and have fun.
@Lucky09 (1763)
• Philippines
29 Mar 11
hi Janexiao^^; just like eds above, i only know how to play mahjong on my cellphone or laptop but not the real one i have seen real mahjong in some places but mostly played by adults like parents who have nothing to do and most of the time they are gambling so playing mahjong is not just entertainment here, it's already like their job
@Janexiao (173)
• China
29 Mar 11
haha, you are right. In my hometown, it´s very popular,many people live in the small town play it every day, like their job. i really don´t like it, so i prefer to have a job in another city
• Philippines
28 Mar 11
Yap, Its started when my friend lose his Mahjong playmates. He had an idea to teach us the younger ones how to play so that when we know it he has somebody to play with. So all of us 15 friends of him start to study then after we learn he always ask if we can play. Sometimes with bets but not every time since I'm on college that time. Then if we have no activity we spend a day, night and another day non stop playing till we all get sober and tired. But that's 3 years ago, he's in Singapore right now and we are all busy with our jobs.
@Janexiao (173)
• China
29 Mar 11
Haha, you were so energenic playing all day and night. I think it's a good memory for you and your friends,you played together, you were laughing. So sweet. It reminded me of my high school life, my roommates and i ,we told stories almost every night that time. I wish they and your friend are all have a good life.
@wadabski (761)
• Philippines
28 Mar 11
Yeah, I enjoy watching people play mahjong but I do not know how to play the game. It is also a good past time as said by most people who play them. I thin the game is also addictive as evidenced by the gamblers who play Mahjong. Not being judgmental about the game it is fun.
@Janexiao (173)
• China
29 Mar 11
When i was a small girl, i often watched my uncle play mahjong, but he often scolded me and asked to go away. so i don't like to watch people play it after that. now people play it not just for fun, as what you said, some of them look for excitment to bet for much money
• China
28 Mar 11
I never like playing mahjong,so i don't learn to play it.piaying mahjong usually relates to gambling,and playing mahjong day and night is not good to the health,so i never touch it.i like walking,playing baloon volleyball and doing some labouring...
@Janexiao (173)
• China
29 Mar 11
wow, you live in a very healthy way, it's great,i think. Hehe, for me, i just play it with my relatives and friends, just for fun, because i am a student, i don't have money to gamble,and i hate gambling
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
28 Mar 11
I used to play mahjong all the time, its a very relaxing game, but I haven't played it for a long time, I might check it out again.
@Janexiao (173)
• China
29 Mar 11
haha, maybe we can play it together, although i don't like playing it, i am good at it.
@jamz82 (1860)
• Italy
29 Mar 11
hi Janexiao! I think mahjong is a typical chinese or japonese game. Here in my country is not so popular but I remember I played some years ago and it was fun. I don't have the board game but I played from online flash sites. Cheers!
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
29 Mar 11
When i was in college, in our dorm, the landlady used to play mahjong with some boarders. Sometimes, when someone quits, i was made to pitch in. It's really an enjoyable one and addicting too. We would play it until midnight! I haven't played mahjong since then though , and i guess, i have forgotten how to play it .
@512771751 (1096)
• China
29 Nov 12
You come from China? The same as your hometown, there are too many people play mahjong, not only during spring festival ,but almost everyday and night. I don't like it.
@512771751 (1096)
• China
9 Aug 12
I hate mahjong and it is too teriable that people play mahjong so often. I often see people playing mahjong here and there, old and young, man and woman... my father is one of the playing persons, I hate mahjong. I don't know how they are so addicted to such bad game.