ABOUT MAHJONG

American Mahjong is a structured, fast-paced version of the game popular in the U.S., guided by an official hand card from the National Mah Jongg League. Players build specific hands rather than free-form combinations, which makes knowing the terminology essential. The Charleston is the opening tile exchange that shapes your starting hand. A Joker acts as a wildcard for sets (but never pairs). Exposure means revealing tiles after calling one from another player. A Quint is a five-of-a-kind set, usually completed with jokers. The Rack holds your tiles, and choosing the right line on the card early is key to winning.