Eight bamboo sticks representing prosperity and fortune.
Eight is the luckiest number in Chinese culture, sounding like the word for wealth (fa). The Beijing Olympics opened on 08/08/08 at 8:08 PM.
Bamboo Suit
Match with an identical tile. Both tiles must be free (no tile on top, at least one open side).
4 identical tiles per standard set
Bamboo 8 is considered a lucky tile. In some traditions, players save it for last as a good omen.
Explore all tiles in the Mahjong Tile Guide to learn matching strategies for every suit.