Learn Mahjong
The complete beginner's guide to American mah jongg — from your first tile to your first “Mahjong!” call.
Start with Lesson 1
3 Printable Mahjong Guides — rules quick reference, NMJL card guide, and tile chart
The Learning Path
Four guides, in order. Built for absolute beginners.
- 1Complete Beginner's Guide
Complete Beginner's Guide to American Mahjong
Learn the fundamentals of American Mahjong from scratch. This guide covers tiles, setup, basic gameplay, and essential concepts for new players.
20 min read·beginner - 2Rules & Gameplay
American Mahjong Rules
A comprehensive guide to American Mahjong rules including gameplay mechanics, calling priorities, scoring, and common table rules.
25 min read·intermediate - 3Strategy & Tips
American Mahjong Strategy
Level up your American Mahjong game with proven strategies for hand selection, defensive play, reading opponents, and advanced tactics.
20 min read·intermediate - 4Understanding the NMJL Card
Understanding the NMJL Card
Learn to decode the National Mah Jongg League card, understand hand categories, and develop strategies for playing the current year's hands.
15 min read·intermediate
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In-depth guides for when you're ready to go deeper.
How to Play Mahjong with 2 Players
Siamese Mah Jongg, the NMJL 2-player method, and 3-player adaptations.
Mahjong Rules: The Complete Guide
Setup, Charleston, gameplay, calling, jokers, dead hands, and scoring.
How to Host a Mahjong Party
Supplies, table setup, food ideas, tournament format, and etiquette.
Mahjong Tile Materials
Melamine vs acrylic vs bone & bamboo vs Bakelite — what to choose and why.
Mahjong Scoring Rules
American points, Hong Kong faan, riichi han and fu — compared.
Mahjong Tile Flashcards
Quiz yourself on all 152 tiles. Names, symbols, and meanings.
Video Tutorials
Trusted YouTube educators walk you through the basics.
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