Question: During my game today, a player called a discarded tile at the same time another player picked their tile from the wall and racked it. What happens when this occurs? Answer: In the event a player calls a tile, whether for exposure or for Mah Jongg, at the same time a player picks a […]
Question: Up to what point can I call a discarded tile? Answer: The “window of opportunity” can be defined as the period of time in which a player can call a discarded tile. The window of opportunity closes when any of the following five things occurs: A player racks their pick from the wall A […]
Question: What is the proper way to claim a discarded tile? Answer: A player must verbalize their intention to call a discarded tile. They can say, “call,” “I want it, “I’ll take it,” or any variation thereof as long as they verbalize their intentions before picking up the discard and to prevent the next player […]
Question: Where do you put a tile after you’ve called it? Answer: Once a player has picked up a called tile, the tile must be put on the top (flat part) of their rack. This is a new ruling and the penalty for not putting the tile on the top of the rack is currently […]
Question: During the game, can I call a tile to expose a year hand such as 2023 or a NEWS? Answer: A player may not call to expose a group of single tiles unless the tile called is the winning tile that gives them Mah Jongg. This rule also applies to pairs. A single tile is […]