Posts by Gather Four Mahjong
What Happens When the Wall Runs Out in American Mahjong?
When the American Mahjong wall runs out before anyone wins, the hand ends as a draw. Learn the final-discard and redeal sequence.
Can a Joker Replace a Flower in American Mahjong?
A joker can replace a flower only in an eligible group of three or more flowers, never a single flower or flower pair. See examples.
Travel Mahjong Set vs Full Size Set
Compare a travel Mahjong set with a full-size set for storage, readability, table space, and everyday play.
What to Buy for Your First American Mahjong Night
Plan your first American Mahjong night with the essential products and accessories needed for four players.
How Does Scoring Work in American Mahjong?
American Mahjong scoring starts with the value printed beside the completed hand. Learn how social groups handle payment and bonuses.
What Is Soap in American Mahjong?
Soap is the nickname for the white dragon tile in American Mahjong. It matches dots and represents zero in many year hands.
Mahjong Set for Seniors: Readability and Comfort Guide
Choose a Mahjong set for seniors by focusing on readable tiles, comfortable racks, mat contrast, and easy storage.
Mahjong Accessories Checklist for a Complete Table
Use this Mahjong accessories checklist to build a complete American Mahjong table with tiles, racks, mat, bag, and card.
Pung, Kong, Quint, and Sextet in American Mahjong
Learn the American Mahjong group names: pung for three, kong for four, quint for five, and sextet for six identical tiles.
American Mahjong vs Chinese Mahjong: Key Differences
Compare American Mahjong and Chinese Mahjong by card, jokers, Charleston, racks, tile count, hand patterns, and scoring.