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Maison Mahjong 101

Your seat at the table starts here

A warm, plain-English path from opening the box to calling your first Mahjong.

Learn the basics
An American Mahjong game in progress

Start simply

Three steps to game night

1

Meet the tiles

Learn suits, winds, dragons, flowers, and jokers without the overwhelm.

2

Set the table

Deal, pass the Charleston, and understand the rhythm of each turn.

3

Build a hand

Read the card, spot patterns, and know when to call a discard.

The tile families

Meet the American Mahjong tiles

American Mahjong uses numbered suits, honors, flowers, jokers, and optional blanks. You’ll build hands from the patterns shown on the annual card.

  • Bams, Craks & DotsThree numbered suits, 1 through 9
  • Winds & DragonsHonor tiles used in many hands
  • Flowers & JokersSpecial tiles that open new possibilities
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Keep learning

Beginner guide · 8 min

The Charleston, explained without the confusion

Friendly, practical guidance for a more confident game night.

Strategy · 6 min

How to choose a hand when everything looks possible

Friendly, practical guidance for a more confident game night.

Hosting · 4 min

The easiest menu for Mahjong night

Friendly, practical guidance for a more confident game night.

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