The activity centers around a set of rectangular tiles, each divided into two squares. Each square is marked with a number of pips (dots), ranging from blank to nine. The object is generally to be the first player to empty one’s hand of tiles, or to have the lowest score when a game is blocked.
Engaging in this tile-based game fosters strategic thinking and mathematical skills. Historically, its origins can be traced back to earlier tile games in China, eventually evolving into the form recognized today. Its widespread popularity offers opportunities for social interaction and cognitive stimulation across different age groups.
