How to Practice the 2027 NMJL Card (and When Apps Get It)
The 2027 card isn't out yet. Here's how to get ready now, when practice apps usually add the new hands, and how to learn a new card quickly in April.
Read more →American Mahjong Guides & Strategy
Rules, the NMJL card, the Charleston, jokers, and everything else you need to play better mahj.
When Does the 2027 Mahjong Card Come Out?
The NMJL hasn't announced 2027 dates yet. Based on past years, expect orders to open around January and cards to arrive in late March or early April.
Read more →American Mahjong Joker Rules: 8 Jokers, Pairs & Exchanges
A Mah Jongg set has 8 jokers. Here's exactly when they can substitute, why they never go in a pair, how joker exchanges work, and why a discarded joker is dead.
Read more →Mahjong vs. Mahjong Solitaire: Is It the Same Game?
No. Mahjong solitaire is a one-player tile-matching puzzle. Real mahjong is a four-player game of drawing, discarding, and building winning hands. Here's the difference at a glance.
Read more →The Perfect Last-Minute Mother's Day Gift for a Mahjong Player
Forgot Mother's Day? If your mom plays Mahjong, an Apple Gift Card and Mahj Parlour is the perfect digital gift you can send in minutes.
Read more →Best Mother's Day Gifts for the Mom Who Loves Mahjong
Shopping for a mom who plays Mahjong? Here are the best Mother's Day gift ideas for Mah Jongg players — from beautiful tile sets to the perfect app.
Read more →American Mahjong Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules of the Table
Good Mahjong etiquette keeps the game fun for everyone. Learn the dos and don'ts of American Mah Jongg — from tile handling to table talk.
Read more →American Mahjong Rules: How to Play, Step by Step
The complete NMJL rules for American Mahjong (Mah Jongg), step by step: the tiles, the deal, the Charleston, calling, Jokers, dead hands, and how scoring works.
Read more →Best Mahjong Apps for Seniors (2026): 4 Easy-to-Read iPhone Picks
We compared 4 American Mahjong apps for iPhone on what matters most to seniors: tiles you can read, simple menus, no ad clutter, and built-in lessons.
Read more →How to Play American Mahjong Online With Friends
Want to play American Mahjong with your group when you can't meet in person? Here's how to set up an online game with friends on your iPhone.
Read more →Best American Mahjong Apps for iPhone (2026): 5 Compared
The 5 best American Mahjong apps for iPhone, compared side by side: Mahj Parlour, I Love Mahj, Real Mah Jongg, Mahjong 4 Friends, and Eight Bam. Which is best for beginners, friends, and serious play.
Read more →How to Read the NMJL Card (2026 Guide)
A step-by-step guide to reading the 2026 National Mah Jongg League card. Learn what the symbols, colors, and abbreviations mean, and how to pick hands you can actually win.
Read more →American Mahjong Charleston Rules: Pass Order & Jokers
The Charleston step by step: the right-across-left passing order, the optional Second Charleston and courtesy pass, when blind passes are allowed, and why you can never pass a joker.
Read more →American vs. Chinese Mahjong: 8 Key Differences
American Mah Jongg is a branch of the Chinese game with its own rules: 8 Jokers, the Charleston, and a new NMJL card of winning hands each year. Here's how the two compare.
Read more →American Mahjong Glossary: Every Term You Need to Know
A complete glossary of American Mahjong terms, from Bam to Wall. Learn the vocabulary of Mah Jongg so you can follow along at any table.
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