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Tag: <span>Not in MJME</span>

ID00-Rules not found in Mah Jongg Made Easy

The following rules written by the National Mah Jongg League are not found in their official guidebook, Mah Jongg Made Easy (MJME) 2024: About house rules. See ID53  Always read what’s in parenthesis. See ID46 Bettor forgot to bet. See ID100 Burying a tile in the wall. See ID103 Commitment to Mah Jongg. See ID118 […]
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ID104-The Beginning of a Player’s Turn

Question: At what point does a players’ turn begin in Mah Jongg? Answer:  Contrary to what one might assume, a player’s turn does not begin immediately after the previous player discards a tile. This is because turns can be interrupted when another player calls (claims) a discard to make an exposure. Therefore, a player’s turn […]
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ID84-Commitment to a Joker Exchange  

Question: Can I change my mind once I’ve done a Joker Exchange? Answer: Once a player receives a joker after it is replaced with the same symbol tile, the exchange cannot be reversed. They have committed to the exchange.  This ruling is not found in Mah Jongg Made Easy. Sources:  National Mah Jongg League Bulletins […]
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ID44-Pause a Beat Then Begin Your Turn 

Question: I’ve often played with very experienced and fast players. At times, I feel as if I don’t even have a few seconds to decide if I want the discarded tile. What is proper protocol for this sort of thing? Answer:  Etiquette plays an important part when it comes to picking and racking. Proper etiquette […]
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