Rules guide

Filipino Mahjong Rules Guide

Learn Filipino Mahjong online with Philippine 17-tile rules, flower-replaced Winds and Dragons, Siete Pares, Todas, Bunot, and tutorials.

What this page covers

  • Learn Filipino Mahjong online with Philippine 17-tile rules, flower-replaced Winds and Dragons, Siete Pares, Todas, Bunot, and tutorials.
  • Focus on the variant-specific legality and scoring gates that change whether a complete shape can actually win.
  • The live app experience on tsumo follows the same route structure, ruleset labels, and practice surfaces linked below.

How to study this ruleset

  • Learn the minimum win requirement first so complete-looking hands do not fail unexpectedly.
  • Practice claim timing and turn-order priority because those decisions change legal options.
  • Move from tutorial repetition to bot games only after you can explain why a hand is valid.

Quick Answers

What makes Filipino Mahjong different?

Filipino mode uses a 17-tile win shape: five sets plus one pair.

How do flowers work in Filipino Mahjong?

Winds, Dragons, Flowers, and Seasons are exposed as flower bonus tiles and replaced from the wall.

What should I prioritize first?

Keep suited-tile shape efficient because only Dots, Bamboo, and Characters stay in the hand.

Can I play Filipino Mahjong online here?

Yes. Use the Filipino tutorial to learn the 17-tile hand, flower replacements, Todas, and Bunot before playing in browser games.

Questions This Page Answers

  • What makes Filipino Mahjong different?
  • How do flowers work in Filipino Mahjong?
  • Can I play Filipino Mahjong online on tsumo.io?