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, […]
Question: What is the best way to disinfect and safely clean my Mah Jongg tiles? Answer: First few things to remember is never use harsh chemicals on the tiles and never soak them. This also means, no dishwasher use. The paint is water soluble, so having them in water for an extended period of time […]
Question: Can I call a player’s hand dead if they hold a tile in their hand, place them vertically where exposures go, or on their card? Answer: As per the the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL), players must have 13 tiles in or on their rack at all times. If a player is holding a tile […]
Questions: Can I leave some of my tiles standing on top of my card or standing on the flat part of my rack. Answer: All 13 tiles must be either on the sloped part of your hand (in your rack) or in an exposure or exposures on the flat part of your rack. A player that […]
Question: Do I leave my tiles up on the flat part of my rack after my hand is declared dead? Answer: If you exposed tiles and your hand is declared dead on a concealed hand, all the tiles are returned to the player’s rack (slant part). If your hand was called dead on an exposed hand then […]
Question: What comes with an American Mah Jongg set? Answer: An American Mah Jongg set typically consists of: 152 tiles 4 of each Dragon (White, Red and Green) 4 of each Wind (North, East, West & South) 8 Flowers, 8 Jokers and 1-9 of the 3 Suits (Bams, Dots & Craks) Racks (Racks may come […]
Question: What material is used to make Mah Jongg tiles. Answer: Contemporary mah jongg sets come with tiles made of plastic or resin. Vintage mah jongg tiles were made of paper, wood, plastic, bone, and ivory. Bone and Ivory are natural materials with indicators on the top and bottom edges of the tiles that differentiate […]
