American Mahjong
American Mahjong is a modern and vibrant adaptation of Chinese Mahjong, structured around an annual card published by the National Mah-Jongg League that defines the valid winning hands for each year. It incorporates Joker tiles and a pre-game Charleston exchange, creating a more dynamic and ever-changing strategic puzzle. The pace is structured, and it is deeply rooted in organized play and community clubs.
Key Features
- 152 tiles (includes 8 Jokers and 8 Flowers)
- Uses the official annual NMJL card to build hands
- Fixed hand patterns change each year
- Jokers can substitute for many tile groups
- "Charleston" tile exchange before each game
- Strategic play based on the current year's card
- Most popular in North America