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How To Play American Mahjong

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This video tutorial will teach you how to play American Mahjong Shop the Mahjong tile set on Amazon: https://amzn.to/48hMtvh This video will start by teaching you the general concepts of Mahjong and is followed by the more detailed features of the game. This tutorial is perfect for beginning players, as well as, experienced players that need a refresher. After watching, you will know the basics of how to play the tile game Mahjong. All that is left to do is grab some friends and start playing! This Mahjong tutorial will cover the following topics: 0:13 Setup 1:52 Objective 2:42 Game Play 5:14 Winning 5:31 Rules Review Please leave a comment below if you need any additional information about the tile game Mahjong, if you have any questions about the game, or if any aspect of the game was not clear in the video. Thanks for watching! Ways to support Gather Together Games: **Subscribe**: https://bit.ly/3fK1WYu **Check out the GTG Etsy Shop**: https://tidd.ly/3HgsXnH **Shop GTG original card game**: https://gathertogethergames.com/shop/battle DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for your support! #howtoplay #gathertogether #tilegames

American Mah Jongg

American Mah Jongg

1937

2 - 5 players

45 min

Medium weight

About American Mah Jongg, from BoardGameGeek:

American Mah Jongg (or mahjong) is a rummy-like game for four players, a variant of the Chinese tile game (see separate entry). Players try to capture pairs, three of a kind, etc. by drawing tiles, aiming to complete hands listed in a scoring card. In the 1920s, when the Chinese game hit the United States, it became a popular fad. Interest faded, but many people continued to play. Many areas developed their own house rules and special hands. In 1937 Jewish women in NYC organized the National Mah Jongg League to standardize play and streamline the scoring system. Elements like Jokers and the Charleston, which were part of various card games, found their way into the game. Each year a Scoring Card of hands and rule changes is released. Alternatives to the NMJL cards are also published. As of 2026, the game is experiencing somewhat of a resurgence.

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