98-179 Student Taught Courses (StuCo): Introduction to Japanese Mahjong

3 units, Carnegie Mellon University

Japanese Mahjong, also known as Riichi Mahjong, is a variation of Mahjong that had attracted worldwide popularity. Compared to most other variants, Japanese Mahjong emphasizes strategies and intellect over luck, making it very suitable as a competitive sport. This course introduces students to the rules and manners of Japanese Mahjong, as well as advanced strategies that would let you play like a pro. We will also set up a tournament toward the end of the semester, and the winner may get a prize! No prior knowledge of Mahjong is required, but experienced players may also learn something new and get a chance to play competitively. We will provide Mahjong sets to play face-to-face.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025

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