Learn American Mahjong

A local instructor is the best way to learn, or if you want to learn online here are some great options.

Guides & References

Rules

Learn the rules of American Mahjong before playing Practice.

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Coaching & Strategy

Practical coaching tips and live-game strategy guidance.

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Player’s Guide

Full guide to using all of the Practice features.

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Courses & Books

From experts for new players.

Online Course

by Modern Mahjong

Learn to play American Mah Jongg on demand.

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The Red Dragon & The West Wind

by Tom Sloper

The winning guide to Official Chinese & American Mah-Jongg.

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American Mah Jongg for Everyone

by Gregg Swain

A complete beginner’s guide to American Mah Jongg.

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2026 Season

Resources tied to the 2026 NMJL card.

Top 10 Winning Hands

The most frequently won hands from the Daily Challenge — 2026 season.

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Tricky Hands

Walkthroughs of the trickier hands on the 2026 NMJL card.

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Pivot Tables

by Modern Mahjong

PDF of overlapping tile combinations.

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