Exercising self control at the beginning of the game...yes you can!

Strategy varies depending on where you are in the game. As you start to draw and discard tiles, there are dos and donts to remember. I Love Mahj created an in-depth Advanced Mahjong: Early-game Strategy article that showcases the following topics:

• Resisting the urge to pick up a discard super early in the game
• Dangers of exposing too early, especially when a joker is involved
• Why you should not grow a pair by grabbing a discard
• Discarding the in-demand tiles (flowers, dragons) if you don't want them
• Why you should not panic and change your hand too soon

Check back with us next Saturday to learn all about mid-and end game strategy.