How to Play Mah Jongg Contents

How to Play Mah Jongg: The Quick and Easy Guide to the American Game by Mary Anne Puleio, Ph.D.
How to Play Mah Jongg: The Quick and Easy Guide to the American Game by Mary Anne Puleio, Ph.D.

1. The Tiles

  • The Suits
  • Dragons
  • Flowers
  • Winds
  • Jokers
  • Special Joker Notes
  • Summary of All the Tiles

2. Let’s Build a Wall and Deal

  • Building the Wall
  • Selecting the Dealer or East
  • Dealing the Tiles
  • Finishing the Deal

3. Selecting a Hand

  • Card Terminology and Matching Tiles
  • Understanding the Mah Jongg Card Categories
  • Color Representations on the Playing Card
  • Exposed and Concealed Hands

4. The Charleston

  • The First Charleston
  • The Second Charleston
  • The Blind Pass and Its Purpose
  • When are Blind Passes Allowed
  • The Courtesy or Optional Pass

5. Playing the Game and Winning

  • Beginning the Play
  • Claiming Suit and Symbok Tiles
  • Claiming Exposed Joker Tiles
  • Going Dead
  • Mah Jongg in Error
  • Winning the Game
  • What is a Wall Game
  • Scoring

Final Notes

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