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Learn mahjong in pictures and stop feeling lost at the table

The Mahjong Picture Guide on a tablet and phone, with the printed American Mahjong cheat sheet

A step-by-step illustrated guide that shows how a game actually flows, from building the wall to calling "Mahjong!", plus a 3-page American Mahjong cheat sheet to keep next to your rack. No 40-page rulebook, no guessing.

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A sample of what you will get

4 of the 27 illustrated slides of the Practical Picture Guide. Tap to enlarge.

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And a peek at the American Mahjong Cheat Sheet

3 printable pages (US Letter) to keep by your rack. You get the full pages in the guide.

Real-life use

Where it helps the most

From your very first lesson to Tuesday game night.

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Before your first lesson

Walk in already knowing the tiles, the wall and how a turn works.

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Right at the table

Keep the cheat sheet by your rack: "Can I call this tile?" answered in seconds.

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Teaching new friends

Show the pictures instead of explaining the same rule three times.

Complete content

How to play mahjong, chapter by chapter

The Practical Picture Guide has 14 chapters in the order a real game happens, illustrated in 27 slides. Plus the 3 pages of the Cheat Sheet.

Practical Picture Guide 14 chapters · 27 slides
01

What you need

Four players, a table, dice and a set of tiles. That is all.

02

Meet the tiles

Dots, bams, craks, dragons, winds and flowers, shown side by side.

03

Sets of tiles

Pairs, pungs and the groups you build your hand with.

04

What a winning hand looks like

14 tiles, and the moment you get to say "Mahjong!".

05

Building the wall

Shuffle, stack two high and push the walls together.

06

Breaking the wall

Roll the dice and count to the exact spot where the deal starts.

07

Dealing the tiles

Who takes how many, in what order, and how to arrange your rack.

08

Flower tiles

What to do when a flower shows up in your hand.

09

The first turn

How the dealer opens the game with the first discard.

10

Every other turn

Draw, check your hand, discard, next player. A rhythm you will never forget.

11

Claiming a discard to win

When you can grab a discard, and who wins when two players want it.

12

Claiming a discard to expose

Calling a tile, turning your set face up and placing it right.

13

The last turn

What happens when the wall runs out and nobody has won.

14

Ready to play?

A quick check that you know enough to sit down and start.

American Mahjong Cheat Sheet 3 pages
01

Sets, calls & reminders

Where jokers can go, "can I call this tile?" flowchart, vocabulary and the 7 most common beginner mistakes.

02

Setup, tiles & game flow

Setup in 5 steps, the Charleston (right, across, left), your turn and calling tiles.

03

Card, jokers & calling rules

How to read the card (NEWS, colors, C for concealed), joker rules, corresponding dragons and declaring Mahjong.

Why it works

What changes in your game

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You see it, you get it

Each rule is a picture of the table, so you remember where things go instead of memorizing paragraphs.

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No more rulebook headaches

The tiny print booklet becomes 27 clear slides and 3 pages you can scan in a glance.

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Review in minutes

Before game night, flip through the slides and you are back up to speed.

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Confidence to call

Know when you can claim a discard and when to let it go, without asking every time.

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Jokers and Charleston, sorted

The two things beginners mix up the most, in one simple chart.

And much more

A visual, practical way to learn, review and actually enjoy every hand.

Real messages

What players are saying

Messages from people who got the guides and took them to the table.

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I'd been to three lessons and still froze every time someone discarded. The pictures of the turn order fixed that in one evening.
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Patricia W.Naples, FL
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The joker chart alone was worth it. Printed it, slid it in a sheet protector, and it lives in my mahjong bag now.
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Donna R.Scottsdale, AZ
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Clear, big and simple. My eyes aren't what they used to be and I can actually read this one.
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Joan K.Cherry Hill, NJ
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I'm starting a beginners table at our club and gave everyone the cheat sheet. So much less explaining.
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Maureen T.Charlotte, NC
Is it for you?

Perfect for you if you want to

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Learn from zero

Never played? The guide starts with the tiles and walks you through a full game.

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Join a group with confidence

Sit down with your friends and keep up, instead of watching from the side.

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Come back to the game

Played years ago? Refresh the Charleston, jokers and calling rules in minutes.

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Teach others

Lessons, clubs, senior centers or family nights: the pictures do the explaining.

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Have it on paper

Print the cheat sheet as many times as you need for your own table.

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Play without stress

Less "wait, can I do that?", more fun with your friends.

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Picture Guide + Cheat Sheet

Everything you need to understand the game and keep the rules at hand. One payment, yours forever.

Picture Guide and Cheat Sheet
Complete bundle

Practical Picture Guide + American Mahjong Cheat Sheet

  • Practical Picture Guide (14 chapters, 27 illustrated slides, PDF)included
  • American Mahjong Cheat Sheet (3 pages, US Letter)included
  • Read on phone, tablet or computerincluded
  • Print as many copies as you needincluded
  • Instant access by emailincluded

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to know anything before I start?

No. The Picture Guide starts with the tiles and goes step by step through a full game.

Is this for American Mahjong?

The Picture Guide shows the basic flow of a mahjong game that every style shares: tiles, the wall, dealing, turns and claiming discards. The Cheat Sheet covers what is specific to American Mahjong: the Charleston, jokers, the card and the calling rules. Use both with your current year's card.

Does it include this year's card?

No. The official card is sold by the National Mah Jongg League each year. The Cheat Sheet teaches you how to read and use it.

How do I receive it?

Right after your payment is confirmed, you get an email with your access. Open it on any device and start.

Is it a physical product?

No, it is digital (PDF). Nothing is shipped. You can read it on screen or print it at home or at any print shop.

Can I use it on my phone or iPad?

Yes. Phone, tablet or computer. The slides are landscape, so they look great on an iPad.

Can I print copies for my group?

Yes, for your own table, lessons and club. Please do not resell or share the files online.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes, 7 days. If it is not for you, ask for a refund within 7 days of purchase.

What payment methods do you accept?

Credit and debit cards and PayPal, through a secure checkout.

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