Here’s a list of typical point values encountered during tournament play. Positive points are added to the base value of a winning hand, as indicated on the National Mah Jongg League card. Negative points come into play in specific situations. +10 (Plus ten) points to the hand value when a player picks their winning tile. […]
Common Tournament Rules & Regulations Tournament regulations include the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) guidelines as published in Mah Jongg Made Easy (2020) plus the following. Dead Hand Declaration For all the below situations, the erring player stops playing and receives -0- points unless otherwise noted below. Picking ahead Picking out of turn Having too […]
Here are some essential tips to keep in mind when participating in a Mah Jongg tournament: Maintain the pace of the game. Time is limited. Unfinished games will result in zero points. Prioritize finishing the game. A wall game worth 10 points is better than an unfinished game. Avoid discarding the winning tile to prevent […]