The official standardized national mah jongg rules for tournaments herein reflect a studied, logical, and fair approach and fair approach to achieving an equitable and level playing field in mah jongg tournaments. Frequently asked questions official national mah jongg league. The league has supported healthcare and disaster recovery efforts for over 80 years, from wwii relief efforts, 911, to hurricane katrina and sandy. The one and only national mah jongg league official hands and rules scorecard. For american mahjong players getting the new mahjong scorecard is a yearly ritual that keeps the game fresh. In some instances, the player will notice that the rules compiled by the national mah jongg league nmjl for social. Official rules destination mahjongg mah jongg tournament. National mah jongg league lessonstrategy introduction. Now in its 82st year, the national mah jongg league is the central authority on mahjong rules and scoring in the united states. The game originated in china, and is used for gambling purposes in many countries. Cards are created and published by the national mah jongg league. Mahjong time gameplay with commentary for tional mah jongg league style.
In 1937, a number of mah jongg enthusiasts met in new york city to standardize the game so that all mah jongg players would play the same hands and rulesit. This is the only internet game that can be played using the national mah jongg league s rules and official standard hands. National mah jongg league lessonplaying favorites strategy. Vintage national mah jongg league card 1955 national mah jongg league rule book in case very good condition a couple light stains no folds tears. Fans of the national mah jongg league home facebook. Players are required to display the nmjl card during tournament play. Mah jongg made easy by national mah jongg league nmjl, 1984 no. Mahjong time gameplay with commentary for national mah jongg league style. We are proud to support the communities you live in. Scoring for each hand is same as on the current national mah jongg league nmjl standard hands and rules card. These rules can be found on the back of the card and in the rule book mahjongg made easy 20, which is sold by the league. The object of modern american sometimes called jewish mahjongg is to make the tiles match up with a hand on a mahjongg card. Play is according to national mah jongg league rules plus tournament rules and uses the nmjl card. The player who moves around their own 14 tiles which already constituted a full 14 tiles for mah jongg does not get a selfpicked mah jongg.