Mahjong is a traditional Chinese game played with a set of 144 tiles, which are decorated with various symbols and characters. The game is typically played by four players, and the objective is to form a complete hand by matching tiles and creating specific combinations. Each player takes turns drawing and discarding tiles, aiming to achieve a winning hand before their opponents. The game has many regional variations, with different rules and tile sets used in places like Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan. Mahjong is not only a game of skill and strategy but also a social activity, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations.