Guides
How many tiles are really in a set, how the card is read, how the Charleston works, and the rest of what gets explained badly everywhere else. Start anywhere.
The NMJL card does not use suit letters, and the colours do not mean what most people think. A plain guide to reading the notation, including the two marks in the margin that change how a hand is played.
How to Read the NMJL Card: Every Symbol, Colour and Number Explained Read More »
American mahjong sets ship with 152, 160 or 166 tiles and the listings rarely say why. Here is what each number is made of, and which one actually decides whether you can play.
How Many Tiles Are in an American Mahjong Set? 152, 160 and 166 Compared Read More »