A Resource Library by Mockingbird & Magnolia
The
Mahjong
Studio
"Pull up a chair. Everything you need is right here."
Strategy guides, card breakdowns, class materials, and more. All in one place. Join the Mockingbird & Magnolia Community to get access to free mahjong learning resources, no DMs required.
Mockingbird & Magnolia
The Mahjong Studio · Member Library
Free resources for our community members.
Enter your email for instant access to every free guide in the library. Already on our list? You'll go straight in.
What's inside
- Strategy guides and card breakdowns for the 2026 NMJL card
- Charleston discard framework, pivot hands, and hand selection tools
- Beginner references, etiquette guides, and solitaire practice aids
- Class materials for M&M students
- New resources added regularly
You'll also be added to our monthly newsletter. New to our list? Check your inbox to confirm, then you'll be redirected here. Already a member? You'll go straight in the moment you submit. No spam, ever. Unsubscribe anytime.
Free Resources
Grab it. Use it. Win more.
These guides are yours free as a Mockingbird and Magnolia Community member. Already a member? Click any guide below to read it on the page or download it to keep.
2026 Charleston Discard Strategies
A step-by-step framework for what to pass during the Charleston and what to protect at all costs. Based on the actual math of the 2026 NMJL card.
Read and DownloadTop 8 Pivot Hands for 2026
When your first hand falls apart, where do you go? This guide shows the 8 best pivot pairings on the 2026 card and how many tiles they share, so you can switch fast and stay in the game.
Read and DownloadThe Ink vs The Math: 2026 Edition
The NMJL card has 72 printed hands. But those 72 lines create 1,077 playable combinations. This guide shows you which sections give you the most ways to win and where to focus your energy.
Read and DownloadMahjong Terms Cheat Sheet
Every word, call, and phrase you will hear at the table, explained in plain English. The must-have reference for new players.
Notify Me When AvailableThe Unspoken Etiquette of American Mahjong
The rules are in the book. The etiquette is not. Everything you need to know about how to conduct yourself at the table before, during, and after the game.
Read and DownloadFind Your Hand Framework
A repeatable process for choosing your hand at the start of every game. Stop staring at your tiles and start playing with intention from the very first pass.
Read and DownloadSolitaire Mahjong Visual Aid and Instructions
Practice tile recognition and card reading on your own. Includes a printable visual aid to play along with and step-by-step instructions to get started.
Read and DownloadHow to Do a Joker Exchange
One of the most misunderstood moves in American Mahjong. The 5 official NMJL rules, when you can and cannot exchange, and the etiquette note that matters every time.
Read and DownloadThe Pantry Method
A beginner's guide to reading the NMJL card, translated into something you already understand. Your rack is your pantry. The card is the cookbook. Every hand is a recipe.
Read and DownloadNo free resources match your search. Try a different keyword or clear the filter.
Go Deeper
Ready to invest in your game?
Structured class resources and in-depth guides for players who want to go further. M&M students can access class resources free with their class code below.
Mahjong 101 Class Resources
Mahjong 101 Complete Class Workbook
Everything covered in our Mahjong 101 class, packaged into a self-paced workbook. From picking up a tile for the first time to playing with confidence at the table.
Notify Me When AvailableMahjong 101 Student Handout Pack
The take-home materials from Mahjong 101, including tile identification, card reading basics, and the Charleston flow. Print-ready and designed for repeat reference.
Notify Me When AvailableMahjong 102 Class Resources
Mahjong 102 Strategy Workbook
Hand-reading, pivoting, and how to think several moves ahead using the NMJL card. For players ready to move beyond the basics and start playing with real intention.
Notify Me When AvailableMahjong 102 Student Handout Pack
The take-home materials from Mahjong 102, covering pivots, hand selection, and strategic thinking. A reference sheet your students will come back to every time they sit down to play.
Notify Me When AvailableMore Resources
Annual Card Strategy Bundle
Full permutation analysis, complete strategy guide, and a top hands cheat sheet. Updated fresh each year when the new NMJL card drops.
Notify Me When AvailableNo paid resources match your search. Try a different keyword or clear the filter.
Join the Community
Get your free guides delivered instantly.
Join the Mockingbird and Magnolia Community and get immediate access to every free resource in The Studio, plus first access to new guides as they drop.