Guides

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.

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.

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.

Mahjong Tile Names Explained for American Mah Jongg

Learn Mahjong tile names across versions, then see how they’re used in American Mah Jongg to follow gameplay, call tiles confidently, and build winning hands.

Understanding 2026 NMJL Mahjong Hands

A complete visual guide to all 55 NMJL 2026 mahjong hands with tile images, rules, valid examples, and common mistakes for each hand.