Question: Why isn’t it preferred to name a Joker, “Joker” when discarding it? Answer: From the “begin game” to before the “end game”, naming a Joker, “Joker” when discarding it, would naturally bring attention to it. To avoid doing this, it is acceptable to discard a Joker and name it the previously discarded tile; regardless […]
Question: I sometimes hear other players say “same” when discarding a tile that is identical to the previously discarded tile. Is this acceptable? Answer: Yes, it is. A follow up tile that is identical to the previously discarded tile, may be named “same.” This ruling is not found in Mah Jongg Made Easy. Sources: National […]