Pacific Mahj Beginner Course

Learn the Basics

Start at the very beginning and learn at your own pace. You don’t need to memorize everything before you play. These nine chapters will take you from opening a Mahjong set for the first time to feeling comfortable pulling up a chair at your first game.

1

Meet the Tiles

Get comfortable with what’s in front of you.

Start Chapter 1

2

Understanding the Goal

Learn what you’re actually trying to accomplish.

Start Chapter 2

3

Getting Ready to Play

From a box of tiles to a table ready for Mahjong.

Start Chapter 3

4

The Charleston

Learn one of the most distinctive parts of American Mahjong.

Start Chapter 4

5

Playing the Game

Learn the rhythm of drawing, discarding, calling, and completing a hand.

Start Chapter 5

6

Rules You’ll Want to Know

Friendly answers to the questions almost every new player has.

Start Chapter 6

7

Learning the Card

Turn the colors, numbers, and patterns into something that makes sense.

Start Chapter 7

8

Building Your Skills

Build confidence, recognize patterns, and make better decisions.

Start Chapter 8

9

Your First Pacific Mahj Game

Know what to expect and feel comfortable pulling up a chair.

Start Chapter 9

Learn at Your Own Pace

There are no tests and no required pace. Start with Chapter 1, jump to something you need, or come back whenever you want a refresher.