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Tile Flashcards

Learn to recognize all 43 mahjong tiles

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Learn Mahjong Tiles

Recognizing mahjong tiles quickly is essential for smooth gameplay. Whether you're learning American Mahjong, Chinese Mahjong, or Japanese Riichi, our flashcard system helps you master all the tiles.

Tile Categories

  • Dots (Circles/Pins) - Numbered 1-9, representing coins or circles
  • Bamboo (Bams/Sticks) - Numbered 1-9, with the 1 Bam typically showing a bird
  • Characters (Craks/Wan) - Numbered 1-9, showing Chinese numerals with the character for "10,000"
  • Winds - East, South, West, North honor tiles
  • Dragons - Red, Green, and White honor tiles
  • Flowers & Seasons - Decorative tiles used in American Mahjong hands
  • Jokers - Wild cards used in American Mahjong

Study Tips

  1. Start with one category at a time in Learn mode
  2. Focus on the numbered suits first (Dots, Bamboo, Characters)
  3. Practice until you can quickly recognize each tile
  4. Use Quiz mode to test your knowledge under pressure
  5. Review any tiles you get wrong in the quiz