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Appendix A: Mahjong Rules

Be the first player to build a complete hand that matches one of the scoring hands on the official National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card.

For complete rules, visit amrules.eightbam.com

To learn the basic rules of American Mahjong:

Learning with the American Mahjong Practice App

Section titled “Learning with the American Mahjong Practice App”

Watch the demo at https://youtu.be/9eSfa7vGi8Y?si=qDmnKFahEwyVVmyS

If you’re still learning, the American Mahjong Practice app offers guided support as you play:

  • Matching Hands View helps you find hands based on your current tiles, making it easier to understand viable combinations.
  • Tiles View displays the exact tiles needed to complete the suggested hand.
  • On-screen comments guide you through each step, including what move to make next.
  • If you make a mistake — like an error in Singles & Pairs — the app will explain what went wrong.