American Mahjong Rules
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.
How to Build the Wall in American Mahjong
Build an American Mahjong wall correctly with 19 stacks of two tiles per player, plus tips for mini tiles, mats, and beginner tables.
Who Goes First in American Mahjong?
Find out who goes first in American Mahjong, why East begins with 14 tiles, and how dealer rotation works at a casual table.
Can Two People Play American Mahjong?
Two people can practice American Mahjong with adaptations. Learn what changes, what skills improve, and why four players remain standard.
Can Three People Play American Mahjong?
Three people can play an adapted American Mahjong game. See how groups handle the empty seat, Charleston, walls, and turn flow.
Can Five People Play American Mahjong?
Five friends can share an American Mahjong night by rotating one player out, using a bettor, or running short teaching rounds.
What Is a Dead Hand in American Mahjong?
Learn what a dead hand means in American Mahjong, common causes, what happens next, and how beginners can avoid exposure mistakes.
Can Jokers Be Used in Pairs in American Mahjong?
Jokers cannot represent singles or pairs in standard American Mahjong. Learn where jokers work, where they do not, and how exchanges work.
Can You Call a Tile for a Concealed Mahjong Hand?
For a concealed American Mahjong hand, you generally cannot call discards except the final tile needed to declare 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.