Mahjong Guides

Blue, Pink or Green American Mahjong Tiles: A Color Guide
Blue, Pink or Green American Mahjong Tiles: A Color Guide
Choosing an American Mahjong tile set is partly practical and partly personal. You want a design you enjoy bringing to the table, but you also need to check the faces,... Read more...
Illustrated Mahjong accessory checklist with a green tile rack, orange pusher, cream mat and dice; not a product photograph.
American Mahjong Racks, Pushers and Mats: A Buying Checklist
Buying tiles is only part of setting up a Mahjong table. Compare racks, pushers and mats, check accessory fit, and avoid mistaking styling props for included items. Read more...
How Many Tiles Are in an American Mahjong Set? 152 vs. 160
How Many Tiles Are in an American Mahjong Set? 152 vs. 160
Learn why American Mahjong uses 152 playable tiles, why many modern sets include 160, and what to check before choosing a complete set. Read more...
How to Set Up American Mahjong: Walls, Racks & Dealing
How to Set Up American Mahjong: Walls, Racks & Dealing
Set up an American Mahjong table step by step. Learn what equipment you need, how to build four 19-stack walls, choose East, deal the opening hands, and prepare for the... Read more...
American Mahjong vs. Chinese Mahjong: Key Differences
American Mahjong vs. Chinese Mahjong: Key Differences
American Mahjong and Chinese Mahjong share familiar tiles but differ in cards, jokers, the Charleston, equipment, winning hands, and scoring. Compare the two styles before choosing how to learn or... Read more...
How to Read an American Mahjong Card: A Beginner’s Guide
How to Read an American Mahjong Card: A Beginner’s Guide
The American Mahjong card can feel like a code at first. This beginner-friendly guide explains its colors, symbols, group sizes, X and C labels, and parenthetical instructions—without reproducing any copyrighted... Read more...
American Mahjong Joker Rules: When to Use & Exchange Jokers
American Mahjong Joker Rules: When to Use & Exchange Jokers
Learn when Jokers are allowed in American Mahjong, when they are not, and how to complete a Joker exchange correctly. Read more...
The Charleston in American Mahjong: Passing Order & Beginner Strategy
The Charleston in American Mahjong: Passing Order & Beginner Strategy
Learn the American Mahjong Charleston passing order, blind pass and courtesy pass rules, plus practical beginner strategy for choosing tiles. Read more...
American Mahjong Tiles Explained: Suits, Winds, Dragons, Flowers & Jokers
American Mahjong Tiles Explained: Suits, Winds, Dragons, Flowers & Jokers
Learn all 152 American Mahjong tiles: Dots, Bams, Craks, Winds, Dragons, Flowers, and Jokers, plus how to name and organize them. Read more...
How to Play American Mahjong: A Beginner's Guide
How to Play American Mahjong: A Beginner's Guide
Learn American Mahjong step by step, from setup and the Charleston to Jokers, exposures, turns, and completing a winning hand. Read more...
American Mahjong Set Buying Guide
American Mahjong Set Buying Guide
Learn how to choose an American Mahjong set by tile count, size, material, readability, accessories, and shipping. Read more...

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