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The block can be either a…  \nA discard can be claimed only from the player on the left.  \nA discard can be claimed from any player. Turns may be skipped.  \nA replacement tile is taken from the draw pile when a kong is declared.  \nChow Pung  \nKong  \nGetting Started  \nPhase 2  \nIn this phase, you will need two blocks with a pair. The blocks can be either a…  \nA discard can be claimed only from the player on the left.  \nA discard can be claimed from any player. Turns may be skipped.  \nA replacement tile is taken from the draw pile when a kong is declared.  \nChow Pung  \nKong  \nGetting Started  \nPhase 3  \nIn this phase, you will need four blocks with a pair. The blocks can be either a…  \nA discard can be claimed only from the player on the left.  \nA discard can be claimed from any player. Turns may be skipped.  \nA replacement tile is taken from the draw pile when a kong is declared.  \n Chow Pung Kong","cbCaitEc5OykSex4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitEc5OykSex4","pdf",4935471,66,"English","# Origins\n# Introduction\n# Getting Started\n## Phase 1\n## Phase 2\n## Phase 3","[{\"question\":\"What is the basic objective of the Mahjong game?\",\"answer\":\"The object of the game is to be the first player to complete a hand consisting of blocks of three or four tiles with a pair by drawing tiles or claiming discards.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the 'meld' action work in the game?\",\"answer\":\"To meld means to blend or combine tiles, specifically into blocks of three or four to form the required structure for a winning hand.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the three main phases of progression in this game?\",\"answer\":\"The game is structured into three phases: Phase 1 requires one block and a pair, Phase 2 requires two blocks and a pair, and Phase 3 requires four blocks and a pair.\"}]","Hong Kong Mahjong - Gameplay Handout | PDF",1791922991,23]