Finishes: Colors & Stains

As such, during the late Qing reforms, mahjong became considered a social issue. Mahjong started to become outlawed indirectly as gambling and smoking opium became criminalized. The ban was not very successful, however, at least until the Chinese cultural revolution.

Well, you don't HAVE to pay to play. You can play it for free, but you can change the themes to special colors you must pay. It's very fun!