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HISTORY OF THE GAME
THE HISTORY OF THE GAME The tile game of Mahjong has a fascinating and colorful history dating back to China to around the mid 1800’s. Before that time there was a card version with an even longer tradition. Understanding the game’s origins enriches the playing experience and we are glad...
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National Mah Jongg League’s 2024 Card Analysis
By Philippe and Julie, I Love Mahj It’s every Mah Jongg player's favorite time of the year! The NMJL’s 2024 cards are arriving in mailboxes all over the country, and just when we were all getting comfortable and feeling as though we’d finally mastered the 2023 card, it's time to...
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Lunar New Year: How to change your luck?
The Lunar New Year Day falls around the end of January to the middle of February on the Gregorian calendar. Because it is based on an older and different calendar, the exact Lunar New Year Day, like Easter, varies from year to year on the Gregorian calendar. Preparation for the...
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Gregg Swain's take on The Classic Line Mahjong tile set
The Mahjong Line (TML) has done it again! They’ve designed a lovely mahjong tile set that will bring joy to all who play with it. Instead of a completely new approach to tile designs, The Classic Line harkens back to high end Chinese mahjong tiles carved a hundred years ago....
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Which dragons go with which suits in mahjong?
The game of mahjong has 3 different types of dragons. White dragon Green dragon Red dragon White Dragon Seasoned players call white dragons, Soap. The soap or white dragon belongs to the Dots tile suit. There are 4 white dragons in a mahjong tile set. Green Dragon The green dragon...
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What is a kong in mahjong?
New terminology can definitely make picking up a new game confusing. We are here to help! A kong in the game of mahjong is a 4 of a kind. Four identical tiles such as 3 Dot, 3 Dot, 3 Dot, 3 Dot. Absolutely! You can use a joker(s) to make...
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What is a pung in mahjong?
Avoid getting trip up by unfamiliar mahjong lingo. A pung in the game of mahjong is a 3 of a kind. Three identical tiles such as 1 crack, 1 crack, 1 crack. Yes! You can can use a joker(s) in a pung. Heading over to our how to play the...
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National Mah Jongg League’s 2023 Card | Another Year, Another Card
By Philippe and Julie, ilovemahj.com It’s that time of year again when we all get to start over! The NMJL 2023 cards are arriving in mailboxes all over the country, and there’s a sense of excitement and anticipation in the Mah Jongg community. No matter how many years you’ve been...
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