Question: Can Jokers be exchange from existing exposures on a Concealed Hand that was later declared dead? Answer: Once a Player’s Concealed Hand is declared dead, all exposures are returned to that Player’s rack. None of the Jokers from a Concealed hand whether prior to or at the time the hand is declared dead are available […]
Question: What exactly is Joker Bait? Answer: Joker Bait is a strategy that can provide an opportunity for you to do a Joker exchange. The term was coined by Tom Sloper of Sloperama. Joker Bait doesn’t always work but when it does, you’ve just strategically gained a Joker. Here’s how Joker Bait works: Keep a pair that you’ve […]
Question: Is there any strategy when using Jokers? Answers: Absolutely there is. Check out this Blog about Jokers below: Joker Strategy Blog by Debbie Barnett, Director of Administration at MahjCon Jokers oh Jokers… One might think there is no strategy when it comes to Jokers; if this is your thinking, read on. Jokers in Mah […]
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: 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 2020 page […]
Question: What are the proper steps for doing a Joker exchange? What if I call a tile and want to do a Joker exchange so that I can add it to my exposure, can this be done? Answer: Joker exchanges can only be done after you’ve picked a tile from the wall. If you call […]
Question: Are Joker exchanges allowed when playing a concealed hand? Answer: A player is entitled to doing a Joker exchange regardless of whether they are playing an exposed or concealed hand. This ruling is not found in Mah Jongg Made Easy. Source: National Mah Jongg League Bulletin Q&A 2020
Question: Can I exchange more than one Joker during my turn or do I have to do one and wait for my next turn to do the other? Answer: Once a player has begun their turn by picking a tile from the wall, they may exchange as many Jokers as they can from either their […]
Question: When it is my turn is it okay to exchange my Joker before I pick a tile from the wall? Answer: You must pick a tile from the wall before doing a joker exchange. If you do a Joker exchange before you pick a tile, one of your opponent’s should call your hand “dead”. […]