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, […]
Not All Dragons Look Alike Please keep in mind that there isn’t a rich history of Mahjong, so much of it has to be interpreted. In certain Mah Jongg sets, the green and red Dragon tiles may not always depict traditional dragons. Instead, they might feature Chinese symbols. Legend has it that these symbols hold […]
Question: Why is there an “F” on the Green Dragon Mah Jongg Tile? Answer: The “F” on the Green Dragon tiles stands for the word fa, which is actually fá cái and loosely translates to “get rich,” or “prosperity.” The exact date of origin is unknown, but it’s believed that the meaning of the Green Dragon dates […]