Learn Mahjong

Plain-English guides to mahjong: how to play, the rules, and the big regional variants.

How to Play Mahjong
A complete beginner-friendly walkthrough of a full hand of mahjong.
Mahjong Rules
Tiles, turn order, melds, winning conditions, and scoring at a glance.
Mahjong for Beginners
Start here if you've never touched a tile. The smallest possible first game.
How to Play American Mahjong
NMJL-style rules, the annual card, jokers, and how it differs from Chinese mahjong.
How to Play Chinese Mahjong
The classic four-player game: prevailing winds, pungs, kongs, and chows.

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Bright, playful 3D mahjong. Classic and American rulesets. No install required.