What is American Mahjong and what makes it special
Learn to recognize all 152 tiles by sight
How to read the hands on the NMJL card
Mixing, building walls, and the deal
How the tile-trading ritual works
What to keep, what to pass, and why
When and how to use jokers and call tiles
How to match your tiles to hands on the card
What happens each turn once play begins
Pick the right hand and know what to keep
Read the table and avoid feeding other players
The unwritten rules every player should know
What to do when something goes wrong
Who pays whom and how much
A complete walkthrough from start to finish
Advanced Strategy
Use what you see to play smarter, not just safer
Stay flexible early, commit at the right moment
The errors that cost experienced players games