Was mahjong really invented by Confucius?

Answer: No — later origin myth

No — later origin myth ✓ — Correct! The Confucius story is a famous legend, but historians generally trace mahjong to late Qing China, likely evolving from earlier card games rather than one known inventor.

Yes — he created it — Wrong. This tale is memorable because it links mahjong to a famous thinker, but there is no solid evidence that Confucius designed the game.

Yes — court records say so — Wrong. No widely accepted historical record credits Confucius as mahjong's inventor. The stronger view is gradual development, not one named creator.