Guides

American Mah Jongg Strategy Tips to Improve Game Play

Improve your American Mah Jongg strategy with tips for the Charleston, hand selection, discards, exposures, and endgame play.

How to Use Jokers in American Mah Jongg Jokers: Rules and Strategies

Learn Mah Jongg Joker rules, including exposures, Joker swaps, and when Jokers can and can’t be used in American Mah Jongg.

How to Play American Mah Jongg: Rules, Setup, and Strategies

Learn how to play American Mah Jongg with step-by-step rules, setup instructions, and beginner strategies.

American Mah Jongg Hands: How to Build Winning Hands

Learn how to build winning Mah Jongg hands from the NMJL card, recognize common hand types, and strategically choose which tiles to draw and discard.

American Mah Jongg Scoring: Hand Values, Doubles & Payouts

Learn how American Mah Jongg scoring works, including hand values, doubles, bonuses, payouts, and score calculations for a high-scoring win.

Free Printable American Mah Jongg Cheat Sheets

Use our American Mah Jongg cheat sheets to quickly understand gameplay, the NMJL card, and strategy so you can build winning hands with confidence.

American Mah Jongg for Beginners: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn American Mah Jongg step by step. Master the types of tiles, the Charleston, NMJL card basics, calling, and winning your first game.

The Charleston in American Mah Jongg: Rules and Passing Strategies

Learn how to strategically use the Charleston in American Mah Jongg, including rules, passing order, and blind and courtesy moves.

Types of Mahjong: 7 Popular Variations Explained & Compared

We compare common types of Mahjong, including American Mah Jongg, Riichi, MCR, and more, to help you find your favorite variation.

Mahjong Terms Explained: Key Vocabulary for American Mah Jongg Players

Learn essential American Mah Jongg terms, from tiles and sets to the Charleston and declaring Mah Jongg at the table.