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Hand Builder

Explore tile combinations and learn American Mahjong groupings

How to Build a Hand

  • • Select tiles below to add them to your hand
  • • A complete hand has 14 tiles
  • • American Mahjong hands match specific patterns on the yearly NMJL card
  • • Pung: 3 identical tiles (e.g., three 5 Dots)
  • • Kong: 4 identical tiles
  • • Quint: 5 identical tiles (using Jokers)
  • • Pair: 2 identical tiles
  • • Jokers substitute in groups of 3+ but never in pairs or singles
  • • Click a tile in your hand to remove it

This tool helps you explore tile combinations. For valid winning hands, consult your current NMJL card.

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Dots (Circles)

American Mahjong Groupings

Common Groupings

  • Pung: 3 identical tiles
  • Kong: 4 identical tiles
  • Quint: 5 identical tiles (using Jokers)
  • Pair: 2 identical tiles

NMJL Card

American Mahjong hands must match specific patterns on the yearly NMJL card. The card lists valid winning hands organized into categories like Evens, Odds, Like Numbers, and more.