Happy Friday, everyone! 🧋🎉
10 months ago
– Fri, Dec 12, 2025 at 09:33:03 AM
We have a fun art update to share! Our amazing artist Holly Chiu is currently working on a second Boba Mahjong “In the Store” playmat, and we’d love to hear your thoughts.
Which version do you like more and why? Your feedback truly helps us refine the details and create the best possible artwork for the Boba Mahjong world.
A little backstory: months ago, I asked Holly to create one draft for a Boba Mahjong playmat. Instead, she surprised us with four incredible designs. Choosing just one was nearly impossible, so… we kind of cheated and picked two. 😄
Based on the current Kickstarter funding, it’s likely we won’t be able to produce the second playmat right away. Still, I really wanted to share and support Holly’s beautiful work and invite you into the creative process.
Please let us know which design (of the In the Store playmat) speaks to you and what you love about it. As always, thank you so much for your feedback, encouragement, and support.
Back to the first playmat — the “Store Front” playmat. To help visualize gameplay, we’ve digitally placed a deck of cards and cards in the mixing piles directly onto the playmat, and honestly, it looks great. The cards and artwork complement each other beautifully, and everything feels clear, cozy, and very bobalicious together. 💛
Looking forward to your comments and thoughts. Have a wonderful weekend!
Ta-Te and the Boba Mahjong team
🎉 Stretch Goal #1 UNLOCKED — Premium Card Stock Upgrade! 🧋✨
10 months ago
– Tue, Dec 09, 2025 at 07:04:38 AM
Hi everyone!
We did it!! Thanks to your incredible support, enthusiasm, and shares, we’ve officially reached our first stretch goal and unlocked the Premium Card Stock Upgrade! 🎊
This means all Boba Mahjong Grande decks will now be printed on premium black core card stock, offering better durability, smoother handling, and that satisfying snap every card gamer loves. Your future shuffles just got a whole lot sweeter!
Thank you so much for helping us hit this milestone. These upgrades truly elevate the game, and we couldn’t have reached this point without you.
🌟 Onward to Stretch Goal #2!
Now that the first goal is unlocked, we’re moving toward the second stretch goal:
Stretch Goal #2 — Spot UV for Boba Mahjong Grande Box
A glossy, eye-catching finish that adds texture, shine, and a premium presentation to your game shelf.
This upgrade helps the box look as beautiful as the game plays, and we’re already on our way!
📣 How You Can Help Us Get There
If you’d like to help push us closer to the next goal, here are a few easy ways to support the campaign:
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Share the project in your board game groups, Discord servers, and socials
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Tell a friend who loves boba, mahjong, or cute strategy games
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Comment on the page. Engagement helps visibility
Every little bit helps, and this community has already proven how powerful you all are when rallying together!
💛 Thank You, Truly
Reaching our first stretch goal in the early days of the campaign is an amazing sign of what’s possible next. I’m so grateful for each and every one of you for believing in this quirky, bobalicious project.
Let’s keep the momentum going and unlock even more upgrades!
With love and gratitude,
Ta-Te & the Sunrise Tornado Team 💛🧋✨
The Playmat is Finished and More about Solo Rules
10 months ago
– Sun, Dec 07, 2025 at 11:47:14 AM
Hi everyone!
I’m excited to share a big visual update — Holly has finished the Boba Mahjong playmat artwork! 🎉
Thanks to your feedback over the past week, Holly refined the colors, details, and overall balance, and the final result is absolutely adorable.
🖼️ What’s New?
The playmat features a whimsical boba café scene, complete with charming characters, lush greenery, and cozy storefront vibes. It’s printed on 10x9" neoprene with stitched edges, so it feels great, sits flat, and holds up beautifully over time.
And of course, it’s designed to make gameplay smoother, providing a clear, thematic space for your draw deck and mixing pile, while bringing the world of Boba Mahjong to life on your table.
💬 What Do You Think?
- We’d love to hear your thoughts!
- Do you like the café setting?
- How does it feel with the game on top?
- Would you want more art pieces like this in the future?
Drop your reactions and suggestions in the comments, and your feedback truly shapes what we create!
🀄 Stretch Goal Change: Solo Rules Added!
Several of you asked if the solo mode could be officially included in the game. We love that idea, so we’re making it a stretch goal! Solo mode started as a community request, and now it can become an official part of the game you helped build. ❤️
Lower Stretch Goal Target
We also heard concerns about funding limitations and pacing. To accommodate the current campaign experience, we’ve lowered the stretch goal amount so it’s easier to achieve together.
This gives us a realistic path forward while still adding meaningful value to the game.
Thank you for voicing your thoughts. We genuinely appreciate your honesty, optimism, and support.
Keep the Momentum Going!
We’re building something cute, clever, and joy-filled together, and every comment, share, and early pledge keeps this project moving forward. Whether you’re here for the art, the gameplay, or the boba jokes, thank you for being part of this journey. 🧋✨
With gratitude,
Ta-Te & the Sunrise Tornado Team
Solo Rules for Boba Mahjong!
10 months ago
– Fri, Dec 05, 2025 at 09:32:29 AM
Happy Friday, Everyone!
Someone on BoardGameGeek asked if Boba Mahjong could be played solo, and I thought, why not give it a try? 😄 Anyway, I believe this solo version captures the heart of Boba Mahjong’s set-collection puzzle and adds a tight, thoughtful, and replayable challenge where every decision matters.
Please note: these rules are not currently planned to be included in the printed rulebook, but if you enjoy them, let me know. Community feedback matters a lot!
🀄 COMPONENTS
Pocket Edition Use:
- Four suits of 0 to 7
- Six topping cards: Caramel, Egg Pudding, Green Bean, Mint Leaves, Rainbow Jelly, Red Bean
Grande Edition Use:
- Five suits of 0 to 6
- Six topping cards: Caramel, Egg Pudding, Green Bean, Mint Leaves, Rainbow Jelly, Red Bean
🧋 SETUP
- Shuffle all cards then randomly remove cards:
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Pocket Edition: remove 2 cards
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Grande Edition: remove 5 cards
Play using the rules as if you are playing a two-player game.
🥤 TURN
Play as if you are in a two-player game, with one exception: When you activate a topping power while creating a topping set, the topping card you used is removed from the game. This adds tension and resource pressure. Use wisely!
🎯 GAME END
Ends the same way as the base game.
🧮 SCORING
Scoring works normally, with one twist: If you end the game with three topping cards in your scoring area, you can score ALL of your score cards (instead of selecting six). This rewards players who lean into the topping strategy, but it can be risky!
What do you think? I think it’s perfect for moments when you want to relax with a cup of boba tea, practice combos and topping timing, experiment with card efficiency, or just unwind with a cozy solo brain teaser
Thanks so much for reading and supporting Boba Mahjong Grande!!! Back soon with more updates ❤️🧋
Cheers,
Ta-Te & the Sunrise Tornado Team
