A beautifully designed two-page quick-reference guide created to help new American Mahjong players understand the tiles, game flow, deal, Charleston, card basics, and common hand shapes without feeling overwhelmed.
Learning American Mahjong is exciting, but remembering all the terms, tiles, rules, and steps can feel like a lot at first.
The Mahjong for Beginners Table Guide gives new players a clear, approachable reference they can keep beside them during class, game night, or practice play. It brings the most important beginner information together in one easy-to-follow, two-page guide.
Designed by mahjong instructors, this resource helps beginners spend less time wondering what comes next and more time enjoying the game.
Your digital download includes a two-page printable PDF in US Letter size, 8.5 × 11 inches.
Common mahjong terms
The three numbered suits
Dragons, winds, flowers, and jokers
How to read the colors on the card
Common hand shapes
Single, pair, run, pung, kong, quint, and sextet reminders
Beginner joker reminders
Step-by-step game flow
How to build the wall
How tiles are dealt
Recommended rack organization
How to choose a hand
First and second Charleston directions
Courtesy pass reminder
Quick gameplay reminders
New American Mahjong players
Students attending their first mahjong class
Players who want a quick game-night reference
Mahjong teachers and hosts
Players returning to the game after time away
Anyone who learns best with a visual guide
Print the guide at home or through a local print shop, then keep it beside your rack while you play.
You may also save it to a tablet or phone for digital reference.
For longer-lasting table use, consider:
Printing on heavyweight paper
Laminating each page
Placing the pages in clear sheet protectors
Printing double-sided as one reference sheet
Clear information without unnecessary overwhelm
Beginner-friendly wording
Visual examples and reminders
Easy to keep beside your rack
Useful during class, practice, or game night
Designed to reinforce what you have already learned
This is a digital product. No physical item will be mailed.
After checkout, you will receive access to the downloadable PDF file.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and printers. Print quality will depend on your printer, paper, and print settings.
For best results:
Print at 100% or Actual Size
Use US Letter paper, 8.5 × 11 inches
Select high-quality print settings
Use white cardstock or heavyweight matte paper
Avoid selecting Fit to Page unless your printer requires it
This guide is intended as a beginner reference and learning aid. It is not a replacement for the current National Mah Jongg League card or official rules.
This product is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Mah Jongg League.
Your purchase is for personal use only.
You may print copies for your own personal use. You may not resell, redistribute, share, reproduce, or commercially use the digital file.
Mahjong instructors interested in classroom or group-use licensing should contact Mockingbird & Magnolia.
Because this is an instant digital download, all sales are final. Please contact us if you experience any issue accessing or opening your file.
A beautifully designed two-page quick-reference guide created to help new American Mahjong players understand the tiles, game flow, deal, Charleston, card basics, and common hand shapes without feeling overwhelmed.
Learning American Mahjong is exciting, but remembering all the terms, tiles, rules, and steps can feel like a lot at first.
The Mahjong for Beginners Table Guide gives new players a clear, approachable reference they can keep beside them during class, game night, or practice play. It brings the most important beginner information together in one easy-to-follow, two-page guide.
Designed by mahjong instructors, this resource helps beginners spend less time wondering what comes next and more time enjoying the game.
Your digital download includes a two-page printable PDF in US Letter size, 8.5 × 11 inches.
Common mahjong terms
The three numbered suits
Dragons, winds, flowers, and jokers
How to read the colors on the card
Common hand shapes
Single, pair, run, pung, kong, quint, and sextet reminders
Beginner joker reminders
Step-by-step game flow
How to build the wall
How tiles are dealt
Recommended rack organization
How to choose a hand
First and second Charleston directions
Courtesy pass reminder
Quick gameplay reminders
New American Mahjong players
Students attending their first mahjong class
Players who want a quick game-night reference
Mahjong teachers and hosts
Players returning to the game after time away
Anyone who learns best with a visual guide
Print the guide at home or through a local print shop, then keep it beside your rack while you play.
You may also save it to a tablet or phone for digital reference.
For longer-lasting table use, consider:
Printing on heavyweight paper
Laminating each page
Placing the pages in clear sheet protectors
Printing double-sided as one reference sheet
Clear information without unnecessary overwhelm
Beginner-friendly wording
Visual examples and reminders
Easy to keep beside your rack
Useful during class, practice, or game night
Designed to reinforce what you have already learned
This is a digital product. No physical item will be mailed.
After checkout, you will receive access to the downloadable PDF file.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and printers. Print quality will depend on your printer, paper, and print settings.
For best results:
Print at 100% or Actual Size
Use US Letter paper, 8.5 × 11 inches
Select high-quality print settings
Use white cardstock or heavyweight matte paper
Avoid selecting Fit to Page unless your printer requires it
This guide is intended as a beginner reference and learning aid. It is not a replacement for the current National Mah Jongg League card or official rules.
This product is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Mah Jongg League.
Your purchase is for personal use only.
You may print copies for your own personal use. You may not resell, redistribute, share, reproduce, or commercially use the digital file.
Mahjong instructors interested in classroom or group-use licensing should contact Mockingbird & Magnolia.
Because this is an instant digital download, all sales are final. Please contact us if you experience any issue accessing or opening your file.
