Learn Riichi & American
Mahjong
Everything for Japanese riichi and American (NMJL) mahjong in one place: rules, strategy, yaku, glossary, and honest gear reviews. Free to read.
Learn the moves that win.
The rules are free. Winning is a skill. Two printable guides teach the strategy that takes games, one for American mahjong and one for riichi.
Riichi Mahjong Guide
Master the most popular online variant. Strategic gameplay, competitive play, millions of players worldwide.
American Mahjong Guide
Perfect for social game nights. Popular in the USA with clubs nationwide. Uses the NMJL Card system.
Mahjong Soul Ranks Explained: Novice to Celestial
How Mahjong Soul ranks work, the six tiers from Novice to Celestial, which room each unlocks, and how placement points move you up or down.
Riichi Mahjong Defense: Genbutsu, Safe Tiles & When to Fold
Riichi defense explained: read safe tiles with genbutsu and suji, know when to fold (betaori), and why not dealing in beats chasing every hand.
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Ready to win, not just play?
The rules are free everywhere. These premium, printable guides teach the strategy that actually takes games.
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Whether you're buying your first set or upgrading to something special, we've researched the options so you don't have to.
Best Overall YMI Santorini Set
Best overall American mahjong set. 166 premium tiles with soft case.
Best Value Metro Mah Jongg Set
Our highest-rated American set. 4.8 stars, great value.
Best Design Linda Li Blue Paisley
Premium design with hand-painted tiles and elegant case.
Premium Automatic Table
Self-shuffling luxury. Never sort tiles by hand again.
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