A clearer seat at the table.

Why this site exists: New to Mahjong helps curious adults learn American Mah Jongg without being overwhelmed or talked down to.

We name the version.

Mahjong is a global family of games, not one universal ruleset. These beginner lessons focus on the NMJL-derived American tradition and say so when a rule is specific to that form.

We separate fact from custom.

Official rules, common table etiquette, house practices, history, and folklore are not interchangeable. Our editorial truth layer labels claims and records their sources and review dates.

We respect the annual card.

We teach readers how the annual card works without reproducing its protected collection of current hands. The current card and governing rules remain controlling for NMJL play.