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How long does a game of mahjong take?
One hand is often 10–20 minutes. A social set runs 45–90 minutes. Online with bots, a teaching hand is closer to 15 minutes.
Hand, set, session
People say “a game of mahjong” for three different things: one deal until someone hus or the wall ends; a set of several hands around the table; or a club afternoon. Scoring charts and table talk stretch the clock more than the meld rules do.
Online teaching table
The Chinese teaching table scores a teaching faan chart on every hu (pattern names in the log). It is still not a Hong Kong club schedule — if you sit at a club, use their sheet. You can stop after one hu. Riichi teaching hands still need a yaku; they are not a full hanchan unless you keep dealing.
Frequently asked questions
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How long does a game of mahjong take?
One hand is often 10–20 minutes. A social set of hands runs 45–90 minutes. Club sessions can last hours. Online with bots, a single teaching hand is closer to 15 minutes.