Question: I have been playing Mah Jongg for years and it isn’t until recent that I am hearing other players call the 1 Bam by different names. Is there a new rule that changed the way we name this tile?

Answer: The official name for the ‘1 Bam’ tile has not changed—it remains simply ‘1 Bam.’ Over time, some instructors have introduced terms like ‘1 Birdy Bam’ or ‘1 Bird Bam’ as a helpful reminder for new players who often confuse the 1 Bam with the Flower tile. While these variations cause no harm, long-time players prefer that everyone adhere to the correct naming convention of all tiles, including the 1 Bam. (see ID189)