ID189-Naming Tiles – Proper Tile Names

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Proper Naming of Mah Jongg Tiles:

  • Bams (1–9): Named 1 Bam, 2 Bam, etc.
  • Dots (1–9): Named 1 Dot, 2 Dot, etc.
  • Craks (1–9): Named 1 Crak, 2 Crak, etc.
  • Flowers: Simply called Flower, regardless of whether they feature a number or an abbreviation for the seasons.
  • Winds (N, E, W, S): Named North, East, West, South (the word “Wind” is omitted).
  • Dragons (G, R, W): Named Green, Red, White. The White Dragon may also be referred to as Soap (the word “Dragon” is omitted when naming Dragons).

Source: Mah Jongg Made Easy 2024, pgs. 5-8

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