American Mah Jongg
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Happy International Mahjong Day!
On August 1st, International Mahjong Day deals a game to get the celebration started! Play your tiles well, and perhaps you’ll honor the day with a win. The 19th-century strategy game became popular in the United States in the 1920s. While we play the game with tiles, it’s much like rummy. The players meld beautifully designed tiles with Chinese characters and symbols to earn points. Melds include pongs, kongs, chows, and the mighty Mahjong. Because Mahjong traveled great distances, it challenges people from many different backgrounds. As a result, Mahjong also breaks down communication barriers, bringing neighborhoods and communities together. Since people of all ages play, the game also bridges…
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Understand Each Hand of the 2020 NMJL Mahjong Card
Enjoy this detailed explanation and review of every hand on the 2020 National Mah Jongg League card in this video overview. Ready to buy your own 2020 NMJL card? Get it today!
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How to Pick the Best American Mahjong Hand
We have all had the overwhelming feeling of trying to determine the best American Mahjong hand to play. Here is a great video walking you through the steps to find the best hand to play each time!
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You can Play American Mahjong with Only 3 Players
Oh no! It is time for your weekly American Mahjong get together and you only have 3 players. Did one of your foursome come down with the flu or go out of town? Don’t despair, you can still play with only 3 players! Watch the video below for all the tips and tricks you need to make the game work with 3 players!
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Quick Video Review of American Mahjong Game
Has it been a while since you played the game? Are you a little rusty on the American Mahjong rules and game details? Get a quick overview and brush up on your game play with this great quick video review.
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What is the Charleston?
Learning American Mahjong can be confusing! Don’t worry – we have found some great introductory videos that show the basics. Below learn all about the mysterious game play called the ‘Charleston’ found only in American Mahjong.
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How to Read an American Mahjong Card
At first glance, the NMJL American Mahjong card can be very confusing. Here is a great lesson explaining a generic card that you can use to learn how to understand the NMJL card each year. If you are looking for an alternative to the standard NMJL card, check out Marvelous Mahjong Cards too!
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Practicing Hands Online with Mahjong Time
It is very important to practice playing Mahjong! But how can you practice at home? A great place to start is the website MahjongTime.com in their Mahjong School. Take a look! You can practice each section on the card to become familiar with how to make a winning hand. You can purchase an annual Mah Jongg card from the National Mah Jongg League.
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Mahjong 101: Sample Hands
Here are some sample hands that you might practice as you get familiar with the rules of American Mahjong. Do you have a favorite hand? Let us know! Back to Mahjong 101: The Rules
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Mahjong 101: Going Dead
A player “goes dead,” (is out of the game) when: She has too many or too few tiles in her hand. She has declared Mah Jongg in error Another player is able to figure out her hand and knows she cannot possibly make it, based on what is on the table. A player has exposed too many or too few tiles to make any hand. Back to Mahjong 101: The Rules
