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    • Mahjong 101: Passing aka “The Charleston”
    • Mahjong 101: The Play
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    • Mahjong 101: Reading the Card
    • Mahjong 101: Picking a Hand
    • Mahjong 101: Sample Hands
    • Mahjong 101: Calling Tiles
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  • About Mahjong
    • Intro to Mahjong
    • A Brief History of Mahjong
    • Chinese Mahjong
    • American Mahjong
    • Symbolic Tiles
  • Mahjong 101
    • Mahjong 101: The Basic Rules
    • Mahjong 101: The Tiles
    • Mahjong 101: Dealing
    • Mahjong 101: Passing aka “The Charleston”
    • Mahjong 101: The Play
    • Mahjong 101: The Hands
    • Mahjong 101: Reading the Card
    • Mahjong 101: Picking a Hand
    • Mahjong 101: Sample Hands
    • Mahjong 101: Calling Tiles
    • Mahjong 101: Jokers
    • Mahjong 101: Making Mahjong
    • Mahjong 101: Going Dead
  • Mahjong Videos
    • Getting Started with American Mahjong
    • All Videos
  • News
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American Mahjong, Celebrities, News

Sarah Jessica Parker Gushes about Mahjong

One of the latest celebrities to publicly adore Mahjong is Sex and the City’s Sarah Jessica Parker. As a fashion icon and influencer, her praise and enthusiasm for the game…

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November 8, 2018
American Mahjong, Chinese Mahjong, News

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…

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August 1, 2020
American Mahjong, Mahjong 101, News, Rules

Mahjong 101: Calling Tiles

If the hand you are playing has an X next to the value of the hand, the hand is designated as a calling, or open hand. A hand with a…

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February 5, 2020
A Brief History of Mahjong
A Brief History of Mahjong
Learn Mahjong Today
Learn Mahjong Today
Our Favorite Mahjong Sets
Our Favorite Mahjong Sets
  • American Mahjong,  Mahjong 101,  News,  Videos

    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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    Happy International Mahjong Day!

    August 1, 2020

    Mahjong 101: Jokers

    February 5, 2020

    Mahjong 101: Making Mahjong

    February 5, 2020
  • American Mahjong,  Mahjong 101,  News,  Videos

    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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    A Journey Through Mahjong’s Symbolic Tiles

    June 12, 2024

    Mahjong 101: Dealing

    February 5, 2020

    What is the Charleston?

    February 19, 2020
  • American Mahjong,  Mahjong 101,  News,  Videos

    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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    Mahjong 101: Jokers

    February 5, 2020

    Mahjong 101: The Basic Rules

    February 5, 2020

    How to Pick the Best American Mahjong Hand

    April 6, 2020
  • American Mahjong,  Mahjong 101,  News,  Videos

    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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    Mahjong 101: The Tiles

    February 5, 2020

    Practicing Hands Online with Mahjong Time

    February 8, 2020

    Mahjong 101: Sample Hands

    February 6, 2020
  • American Mahjong,  Mahjong 101,  News,  Videos

    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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    Mahjong 101: Passing aka “The Charleston”

    February 5, 2020

    How to Read an American Mahjong Card

    February 12, 2020

    Mahjong 101: Sample Hands

    February 6, 2020
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