Posts by Gather Four Mahjong
What Do the Colors Mean on an American Mahjong Card?
Learn what the colors on an American Mahjong card mean, how they represent suits, and how to translate a printed hand to real tiles.
What Do F, D, and 0 Mean on a Mahjong Card?
Understand F, D, and 0 on an American Mahjong card: flowers, dragons, and white dragon or soap used as zero in year hands.
Matching Dragons in American Mahjong Explained
Learn matching dragons in American Mahjong: red dragon with craks, green dragon with bams, and white dragon with dots, plus card examples.
American Mahjong Lessons: What Beginners Should Learn First
Beginner guide to American Mahjong lessons: what to learn first, online vs in-person lessons, table setup, racks, and the annual card.
How to Deal American Mahjong: A Beginner Walkthrough
Learn how to deal American Mahjong, from choosing East and building the walls to giving East 14 tiles and every other player 13.
Mahjong Mat Storage Ideas for Small Spaces
Mahjong mat storage ideas for small spaces, travel bags, rolled mats, folded mats, racks, and compact American Mahjong setups.
How Do Year Hands Work in American Mahjong?
Learn how American Mahjong year hands use the current year, white dragons as zeroes, suits, flowers, pairs, and joker restrictions.
How Long Does It Take to Learn Mahjong?
How long does it take to learn Mahjong? A beginner-friendly answer for American Mahjong, including what to learn first.
Mahjong Set Up: How to Set Up American Mahjong
Learn how to set up American Mahjong with tiles, racks, mat, card, dice, and a beginner-friendly table layout.
Travel Mahjong Set with Bag and Racks: Photo Packing Guide
A visual guide to choosing and packing a travel Mahjong set with bag, racks, compact tiles, and a foldable mat.