Reading the Card: Let's Decipher the NMJL Card Together

Want to get good at mahjong? Get good at the card. If you know the basics but still find yourself staring at the card, wondering what a line means or whether your tiles could work, this class is for you. We’ll slow things down and take a closer look at the details that are easy to miss during a game. Together, we’ll practice: Decoding colors, numbers, symbols, and parenthetical instructions Understanding suit requirements, matching numbers, and tile combinations Recognizing concealed hands and where jokers can, and can’t, be used Connecting the tiles on your rack to possible hands Spotting similarities between hands so you can recognize opportunities to pivot Through examples and hands-on exercises, you’ll build a clearer understanding of the card and feel more confident using it at the table. Designed for players who have completed beginner lessons or already understand the basics of American mahjong. Please bring your current NMJL card.