Game Flow
American Mahjong Game Flow
Set the table, read the card, Charleston, and follow a legal turn.
This stage moves from the physical setup to the card, the Charleston, and the claim rules of a real round.
6 min
→Set Up the Table
Know the table anatomy, the wall build, and the opening deal clearly enough to follow a real hand without scrambling.
7 min
→How to Read the NMJL Card
Read the card literally: groups, colors, letters, and simple example lines before you try to memorize whole sections.
6 min
→The Charleston
Learn the required opening passes, the optional second Charleston, and the few special rules beginners mix up most often.
7 min
→Draw, Discard, Call
Understand the turn rhythm, the claim rules, and the difference between a normal exposure claim and a Mah Jongg claim.
Challenge
→Game Flow Checkpoint
Match simplified NMJL-style hand lines by selecting the right 14 tiles from a full American Mah Jongg tile pool.
Next stage
Build & Win
Learn the tile law, the rules, and the simple habits that help a hand come together.
Continue to Build & Win