Jokers & Calling
Grabbing tiles, exposing groups, and using your wild cards
Goal: Know when you can grab a discarded tile, what you must do when you grab one, and how jokers really work — including the joker exchange
Estimated time: 14–17 minutes
Prerequisite: Lesson 6
Unlocks: Lesson 8
Why it matters: Calling and joker rules are where most beginners get embarrassed at the table. After this lesson, you'll know when to speak up and when to stay quiet.
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📣 What Does "Calling" Mean?
During the game, players draw and discard tiles. Normally, a discarded tile is gone.
When another player discards a tile you need, you can call to claim it — just say so out loud before the next player draws.
Calling turns an opponent's discard into a tile you can use — one of the fastest ways to complete a group.