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How to Learn American Mahjong Before You Buy a Set
You can start learning American mahjong before you own a set. Print paper tiles, sort them, build a hand from the card and practice the Charleston with friends.
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Learn the gameAmerican Mahjong Tiles Explained
Meet every tile in an American mahjong set: the three suits, Winds, Dragons, Flowers and Jokers, how many of each there are and how to tell them apart.
Find your handHow to Keep Track of the Tiles in American Mahjong
Is that last 5 Bam still out there? Here is how to keep track of the 152 tiles in American mahjong, and what the count says about the hand to play.
Learn the gameHow to Play American Mahjong: A Beginner's Guide
New to American mahjong? Here is how a game works, from the tiles and the card to the winning hand, and how experienced players suggest you learn.
Rules questionThe Charleston in American Mahjong, Step by Step
Before the first tile is discarded, everyone passes tiles. Here is how the Charleston works, one pass at a time, and how to choose what to give away.