Printable guides to help you learn,
practise, and play with confidence.
Whether you’re brand new to mahjong or already playing regularly, these resources are
designed to help you learn faster, avoid confusion, and enjoy the game more.
Everything here is beginner-friendly, printable, and easy to use while playing.
More guides are coming soon — this library will grow over time. So, let’s get started!
🎉 Beginner Essentials
🔓 Chinese Basic Rules Summary
A quick overview of gameplay structure, turn order, and Mahjong fundamentals. Ideal for brand-new players. Easy to keep on hand for reference when playing.
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🔓 Hong Kong Basic Rules Summary
A quick overview of Hong Kong Mahjong rules, gameplay flow, and simple scoring. Ideal for beginners and easy to keep nearby while playing.
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🔓 American Basic Rules Summary
A quick overview of American Mahjong (NMJL-style), including setup, Charleston passing, jokers, flowers, and gameplay flow. Ideal for beginners and easy to keep nearby while learning.
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🔓 Singapore Mahjong Scoring Rules
Printable scoring sheet with doubles, instant scoring events, and limit hands. Covers key rules like flowers, animals, and special conditions. Perfect as a quick reference while playing.
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📎 Reference Sheets
⭐ American Mahjong Scoring Cheat Sheet
A quick-reference guide covering point values, payouts, concealed vs. exposed hands, flowers, jokers, common scoring mistakes, and house-rule reminders. Ideal for beginners learning how American Mahjong scoring works.
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⭐ American Mahjong Safe Tiles Cheat Sheet
Quick-reference sheet covering safe discard hierarchy, exposure reading, Charleston defense, and endgame rules for smarter defensive play. Keep in handy during play!
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⭐ American Joker Exchange Checklist
A simple, step-by-step checklist for Joker exchanges in American Mahjong. Covers when exchanges are allowed, the correct order of play, and common mistakes to avoid.
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⭐ Universal Mahjong Score Card
Printable scorekeeping card for tracking player scores, subtotals, final totals, and session winners across multiple games. Perfect for casual game nights, clubs, and NMJL play groups. Suitable for all styles of play.
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⭐ American Mahjong Table Etiquette Sheet
One-page etiquette guide covering table manners, communication, joker exchanges, dead hands, and house rules. Perfect for new players and established groups alike.
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⭐ Mahjong Terms Glossary
Quick lookup of common mahjong terms and slang that every player should know to fit in and play along. These are the key words every adept player can hear and recite with ease.
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