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The Fresh Tile Strategy

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June 2, 2025

The Fresh Tile Approach Let me introduce you to one of my favorite strategies, The “fresh tile” approach. What’s a “Fresh Tile”? A fresh tile is any tile that hasn’t yet been discarded on the table. Getting fresh tiles out early is one of the best ways to disrupt your opponents’ ability to build their […]

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No Optional Pass with a Player Who Stops the Charleston

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March 4, 2025

Why You Should Not Do the Optional Pass with a Player Who Stopped the Charleston The optional pass, sometimes referred to as the courtesy pass, occurs after the first and second Charleston rounds or after someone has stopped the Charleston. While it may seem like a harmless exchange, passing tiles to a player who stopped […]

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Torn Between Two Hands

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February 9, 2025

Torn Between Two Mah Jongg Hands One of the most common dilemmas Mah Jongg players face is when they are torn between two hands. But, instead of thinking of this as a challenge, look at this as an exciting moment because you have options! But making the right choice can be the difference between a […]

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The Importance of Playing Defensively

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January 15, 2025

The Importance of Defensive Play in Mah Jongg during the End Game Mah Jongg is not just a game of strategy and luck; it’s also a game of awareness and adaptability. One of the most critical phases of any Mah Jongg game is the end game, where players must shift their focus from building their […]

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Debbie has been playing Mah Jongg since she is 26 years old! She began teaching all levels of Mah Jongg in 2006 and has taught thousands of students since. She is the Author of “Unlocking the Secrets of American Mah Jongg,” a step-by-step illustrated guide on how to play American Mah Jongg, published in 2019. Debbie is dedicated to making sure every student learns to play according to the National Mah Jongg Leagues rules. She loves sharing her love of the game through teaching, running events and tournaments, and is dedicated to helping others take their game to the next level. Debbie and her husband, Randy also created Mahjpedia, the first rules app available on both the play and app store.

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