Modern American Mahjong Table Guide
Modern American Mahjong Table Guide
The rhythm of the game, right beside your rack.
The Modern American Mahjong Table Guide keeps the flow of the game within arm's reach. A clean, elegant table-side reference, it walks players through the Charleston (ROL and LOR, clearly laid out), how the game begins, calling tiles and exposures, and the joker rules that trip up most beginners — everything you reach for mid-game, in one beautifully designed sheet.
Designed to be understood at a glance, it keeps play moving so no one has to stop and ask. Part of the Play Mahjong · Learn to Play guide family, it pairs perfectly with the Strategy Guide and Card Guide.
What This Guide Covers
• The Charleston — ROL / LOR, explained simply
• How the game begins, deal to first discard
• Calling a tile & revealing the set
• Exposures — pung, kong, quint
• Joker rules, simplified
Format & Details
• Instant digital download — no physical item shipped
• Print-ready PDF, sized for 8.5" × 11", plus a bonus 4-per-page sheet for printing multiple table copies
• Print at home or at your local shop, in color or black & white
• Print as many copies as you need for your own games and classes
• Designed exclusively by Anders Ruff Design Co.
Perfect For
• New players learning the flow of a game
• Table-side reference on game night
• Mahjong teachers, hostesses & clubs
• A thoughtful 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.
If you do not receive your download link within 15 minutes of purchase, please check your spam folder before reaching out. For any access issues, contact us at hello@andersruff.com and we'll resolve it promptly.
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