Boba Mahjong Grande

Rules Clarifications, Updated Rulebooks + BoardGameGeek News!
26 days ago – Wed, Oct 14, 2026 at 01:12:37 PM

Hi everyone!

I have a few updates to share today, including an important clarification about the Boba Mahjong Active Player Token, updated rulebooks, and some exciting news about BoardGameGeek!

🧋 Clarification About the Active Player Token

I finally realized why some backers have been asking about the Active Player Token!

The Active Player Token is not included in the standard Boba Mahjong Grande game. It is an optional accessory that was available separately and included in the Grande All-In pledge.

Looking back at the rulebook, I realized that I should have labeled the Active Player Token as an "Optional Add-On" in the Components section. While the rules mention that using the token is optional, the Components section could give the impression that it should be included in every box.

If you've seen the actual Active Player Token, you'll also notice that it's quite thick and doesn't fit inside the Boba Mahjong Grande box.

I sincerely apologize for the confusion. This was an oversight on my part, and I should have made the component list and rules clearer.

📖 Updated Rulebooks Available!

I've also uploaded updated Boba Mahjong rulebooks to BoardGameGeek. You can download them using the links below.

• Pocket Edition
• Grande Edition

The updates include two important clarifications:

Set Creation: I've revised the wording and organization of the set creation process to make it easier to understand and follow. The gameplay rules have not changed. This is simply a clarification of the existing rules.

Endgame Scoring Correction: The scoring example for collecting five different colors should award 6 VP, not 7 VP. This was an error in the printed rulebook.

These changes do not affect how the game is played. They simply make the instructions more accurate and easier to follow.

Thank you to everyone who has shared feedback and asked questions about the rules. Your comments are incredibly helpful, and I'll continue working to make our rulebooks better!

🎉 Boba Mahjong Grande Is Finally on BoardGameGeek!

I actually submitted a request to add the game about a year ago, but for some reason, the listing was never created. When I checked again about two months ago, it still wasn't available.

But today, I checked again, and there it was! 🎉

I'm not sure whether my original submission was finally approved or someone else submitted a new request. If someone helped make this happen, thank you so much!

If you've received your copy and had a chance to play, I would love for you to visit BoardGameGeek, rate the game, and share your thoughts. Reviews, ratings, and photos are incredibly helpful for small independent publishers like us, especially when introducing our games to new players.

Thank you again for supporting Boba Mahjong Grande and for being part of this bobalicious journey! 🧋💛

Cheers,
Ta-Te
Sunrise Tornado Game Studio

Boba Mahjong Is Fully Fulfilled + Our New Mini Campaign Just Launched!
about 1 month ago – Wed, Oct 07, 2026 at 10:11:30 AM

Hi everyone!

We have some great news to share. Boba Mahjong fulfillment is officially complete! 🎉

Our final packages have gone out to backers in Hawaii and other special U.S. addresses that required us to ship them separately. In addition, all missing Active Player Tokens for affected Grande All-In backers have now been shipped.

Thank you so much for your patience and understanding throughout fulfillment, especially while we worked through those final shipping issues. We hope everyone is enjoying Boba Mahjong and crafting plenty of delicious boba drinks! 🧋

Our New Mini Campaign Just Launched!

If you’d like to see what we’re working on next, our new Clowder Token Collection + Cat Tree mini campaign launched yesterday on Kickstarter! Click HERE for the new campaign.

And we’ve just announced a new stretch goal: Go Fish! 🐟

Go Fish adds a special fish toy card to Cat Tree that gives newly arriving cats an opportunity to jump higher into the tree instead of climbing one tier at a time. It adds another fun tactical choice as everyone competes for the best spots in the tree.

If you enjoyed supporting Boba Mahjong, we would love to have you join us again for our newest little adventure.

Thank you again for making Boba Mahjong Grande possible. From the original campaign through production and finally fulfillment, we truly appreciate everyone who came along for the ride. 🧋💛🐱

Ta-Te
Sunrise Tornado Game Studio

Fulfillment Update — Almost Everyone Is Fulfilled!
about 2 months ago – Thu, Sep 17, 2026 at 10:31:11 PM

Hi everyone!

We have a couple of important fulfillment updates to share today.

📦 Fulfillment Is Almost Complete!

Great news! Almost all Boba Mahjong backer rewards have now been fulfilled! 🎉

The only remaining pledges are a small number going to special locations and addresses that require me to ship them personally from Los Angeles. I’m expecting to receive the remaining games and other products next week, and if everything arrives as planned, I hope to pack and ship all of these remaining pledges within the same week.

We’re almost at the finish line! Thank you so much for your patience throughout production and fulfillment.

🧋 Missing Active Player Token — Grande All-In Backers

Unfortunately, we discovered a fulfillment mistake affecting some Boba Mahjong Grande All-In backers. The Active Player Token, which is included with the All-In pledge, was accidentally left out of some packages. We sincerely apologize for the mistake.

If you are affected, we have sent you an email with more information. Please look for an email from:

[email protected]

We will be shipping the missing Active Player Tokens separately, so there is nothing you need to do to receive yours.

Since we will already be sending another package to affected backers, the email also includes a FREE SHIPPING promo code for our Boba Mahjong online store. If there is a game, expansion, enamel pin, or other item you would like to purchase, you can use the promo code and we will ship your order together with your Active Player Token at no additional shipping cost.

Of course, no purchase is necessary. Everyone affected will receive their missing Active Player Token regardless.

Thank you again for your patience and understanding. We’re sorry about the fulfillment mistake, and we appreciate the opportunity to make it right. We’re incredibly close to completing fulfillment, and I hope everyone will be enjoying Boba Mahjong very soon! 

Cheers,
Ta-Te
Sunrise Tornado Game Studio

Fulfillment Update — 25% Shipped!
2 months ago – Thu, Sep 03, 2026 at 11:00:38 AM

Hi everyone!

Great news! Boba Mahjong fulfillment has officially begun! 🎉

So far, we have already fulfilled approximately 25% of all pledges, and the first packages are making their way to backers. It’s incredibly exciting to finally reach this stage after all the development, production, and waiting!

The Rest Begins Next Week

Starting next week, our fulfillment partner will begin processing and shipping the remaining pledges. Because there are many packages to prepare, not everyone will receive a shipping notification at the same time, so please don’t worry if you see other backers receiving their games before yours ships.

There are a couple of exceptions for backers in Hawaii and certain special U.S. addresses. For these pledges, I first need to receive the games and other goodies here in Los Angeles, and I will personally pack and ship them to you. This may take a little longer, but I’ll make sure they get on their way as soon as everything arrives.

Thank You for Your Patience

After a longer production journey than originally planned, it feels wonderful to finally say that Boba Mahjong is shipping!

Thank you so much for your patience, understanding, and support throughout the entire process. I’m looking forward to seeing Boba Mahjong arrive on your tables very soon.

And when your package arrives, please feel free to share photos or let me know what you think. I would love to see your games out in the wild! 

Cheers,
Ta-Te
Sunrise Tornado Game Studio

Production Update – Almost There!
3 months ago – Wed, Aug 05, 2026 at 08:08:15 AM

Hi everyone!

I have some exciting news to share. Boba Mahjong Grande is almost ready! 🎉

The games are currently wrapping up production, and everything is looking great. If everything continues on schedule, the finished games should ship to our fulfillment warehouse next week.

Once the games arrive and are processed by our fulfillment partner, we expect to begin shipping rewards to backers in about two weeks. It has been a long journey from design to production, and we're finally reaching the finish line!

As soon as fulfillment begins, I'll post another update with more details, including what to expect and when tracking information should become available.

I know this project has taken a little longer than originally planned, and I truly appreciate your patience and understanding throughout the process. Your support has made it possible to bring Boba Mahjong Grande to life, and I can't wait for everyone to finally get their copies on the table.

Thank you again for being part of this journey. The wait is almost over! 🧋💛

Cheers,

Ta-Te
Sunrise Tornado Game Studio