American Mahjong FAQ: Answers to Common Questions
Find quick answers to the most frequently asked questions about American Mahjong. Topics include tiles, Jokers, the Charleston, NMJL card, calling rules, and gameplay basics.
Popular Questions
- How many tiles are in American Mahjong? 152 tiles.
- How do Jokers work? Wild tiles for groups of 3+, not pairs.
- What is the Charleston? A tile-passing ritual before play.
- How do you read the NMJL card? Each pattern uses abbreviations for tile types.
Browse FAQ topics
- Joker rules: wild tiles, exchanges, pair restrictions
- Scoring guide: point values and payment math
- Tile meanings: every tile in the 152-tile set explained
- Common beginner mistakes: what new players miss
- How to play: complete beginner's walkthrough
- Official rules: the full NMJL ruleset