New to Mahj? You’re in the right place.
Mahjong can look complicated at first — all those tiles, unfamiliar words, and rules. But once you understand the basics, it starts to click.
Mahj No. 4 is here to make learning American Mahjong feel approachable, stylish, and fun.
START WITH THE BASICS
1. Meet the Tiles
Learn the suits, honors, jokers, and the tiles you’ll see at the table.
2. Learn How the Game Works
Understand the Charleston, drawing and discarding, exposures, and how a hand comes together.
3. Learn to Read the Card
The National Mah Jongg League card is your roadmap. We’ll help you understand what those combinations mean and how to start finding a hand.
4. Play Your First Game
You don’t have to know everything before you sit down. Mahjong is learned by playing — one hand at a time.
5. Make It Social
Gather your people, set the table, pour something you love, and enjoy the part of Mahjong that matters most: being together.
Ready to play beautifully?
Explore Mahj No. 4 for beginner lessons, Mahj School tips, beautiful finds for the table, and inspiration for your next Mahj night.