Question:. Can Jokers be exchanged from a hand that’s been declared dead? Answer: Jokers in valid exposures before a hand is declared dead are still available for a Joker exchange. Jokers in incorrect exposures at the time a hand is declared dead, whether noticed right away or later in the game, are returned to the […]
Question: If I do a Joker exchange and it results in my Mah Jongg, is it considered self-picked? Answer: If a player does a Joker exchange which gives them Mah Jongg, it is considered self-picked. If playing for money or points, the payout would be double the value of the hand. Source: Mah Jongg Made […]
 Question: Can I use a Joker as a single tile or in a pair? Answer: Under no circumstance can a Joker be used in place of a single tile or a pair. If you were to call and expose a single grouping or a pair with a joker, your hand would be declared dead. Examples […]
Question: How many Jokers can a player use in an exposure? Answer: A player may use as many jokers as needed to call (claim) a tile needed to complete a pung, kong, quint, or sextet. A player should use Jokers wisely and consider factors such as but not limited to being in the beginning, middle, […]
Question: The other day, I strategically did not do a Joker exchange. Another player made a big deal out of it as if I’d made a mistake. Is there a rule that requires me to do a Joker exchange? Answer: There is no requirement to do a Joker exchange. In some cases, a player may […]
Question: Is there a limit on how many Jokers I can use in an exposure? Answer: There is no limit as to how many Jokers may be used to complete an exposure or use in your hand to complete a Pung, Kong, Quint or Sextet. For example, a Pung of 1 Dots can be a […]
Question: Can I use a Joker from my hand to exchange with a symbol tile from mine or someone else’s exposure? Answer: A Joker cannot be used to exchange a symbol tile (any tile except a Joker). Only symbol tiles are eligible for exchange with a Joker.  Source: Mah Jongg Made Easy 2024 page […]
Question: Can I call a discarded joker? Answer: A discarded Jokers can never be picked up from the table. They are in fact the safest tile to discard in the end game. Source:Â Mah Jongg Made Easy 2024, page 24, #10