Learn Riichi & American
Mahjong
Free guides covering rules, strategy, and yaku for Japanese riichi and American (NMJL) mahjong. 300+ pages of content, 43 yaku explained, all in one place.
Riichi Mahjong Guide
Master the most popular online variant. Strategic gameplay, competitive play, millions of players worldwide.
American Mahjong Guide
Perfect for social game nights. Popular in the USA with clubs nationwide. Uses the NMJL Card system.
Riichi Mahjong Defense: Genbutsu, Safe Tiles & When to Fold
Riichi defense explained: read safe tiles with genbutsu and suji, know when to fold (betaori), and why not dealing in beats chasing every hand.
American Mahjong Scoring Explained: How NMJL Points Work
How American (NMJL) mahjong scoring works — what the number on the card means, who pays the winner, and why self-picking your winning tile pays double.
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