Modern American Mahjong Quick Guide
Modern American Mahjong Quick Guide
The essentials, beautifully at hand.
The Modern American Mahjong Guide brings everything a new player needs to the table in one beautifully designed reference. Created as an easy, table-side companion, it walks players through the tiles and their counts, how to read the Mahjong card, suit and color rules, hand types, joker do's and don'ts, the Charleston, game flow, calling tiles, winning, and the etiquette that keeps every game gracious — plus the quick beginner strategies worth reinforcing.
Thoughtfully laid out to be followed at a glance, it lets students learn as they play instead of stopping to ask, and gives teachers and hosts a polished, professional handout for lessons, clubs, and game nights. Available in two palettes — a Traditional colorway in classic Mahjong red, blue, and green, and a soft Pastel colorway — so you can choose the look that suits your table.
What This Guide Covers:
• Tile breakdown & counts
• How to read the Mahjong card
• Suit & color rules
• Hand types — pairs, pungs, kongs, quints, sextets & runs
• Joker rules (what's allowed and what's not)
• The Charleston, explained simply (ROL / LOR)
• Game flow & calling tiles
• Winning rules
• Etiquette tips for group play
• Quick beginner strategies teachers love to reinforce
Format & Details:
• Instant digital download — no physical item shipped
• Print-ready PDF, sized for standard 8.5" × 11" paper
• Print at home or at your local print shop, in color or black & white
• Print as many copies as you need for your own classes and game nights
• Available in Traditional and Pastel colorways
• Designed exclusively by Anders Ruff Design Co.
Perfect For:
• Mahjong teachers and group instructors
• Private lessons, weekly groups & community classes
• New players — and confidence-building refreshers
• Table-side reference on game night
• A thoughtful little gift for the player just getting started
PLAY BEAUTIFULLY • GATHER IN STYLE
Digital Download & Delivery
This is an instant digital download — no physical item will be shipped. Your printable PDF will be available to download immediately after purchase, and a download link will also be sent to the email address used at checkout. Simply download, print on standard 8.5" × 11" paper (or take the file to your local print shop), and you're ready to play. Print in color or black and white, and make as many copies as you need for your own classes, groups, and game nights.
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Return Policy
Due to the instant-delivery nature of digital products, all digital download sales are final. We are unable to accept returns or exchanges. If you experience a technical issue accessing or downloading your file, please contact us at hello@andersruff.com and we'll be happy to help.
Product Disclaimers
At Anders Ruff Design Co., we are committed to exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and beautiful quality in every piece we create.
This guide is a teaching aid and reference tool only — it is not an official National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card. Hand patterns and examples shown are for learning purposes; players should always follow the current year's official card for sanctioned hands and rules. This product is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by the National Mah Jongg League or any official Mahjong organization.
Colors may appear slightly different when printed depending on your printer settings, ink, and paper stock. Screen and print color representation is not considered a defect.
This digital file is intended for personal use and for use within your own Mahjong lessons, classes, and gatherings. It may not be resold, redistributed, shared as a file, or reproduced for commercial resale or under other branding without prior written permission from Anders Ruff Design Co. Interested in using it for a larger program or with your own branding? We'd love to help — just reach out at hello@andersruff.com.
Printing Tips
• Print on standard 8.5" × 11" paper; cardstock makes a sturdier table-side reference
• For the most vivid result, print in color on the highest-quality setting
• Black-and-white printing works beautifully for quick, economical class handouts
• Save the original file so you can reprint copies whenever you need them