American Mah Jongg Lesson Fundamentals 4 Suit Modeling (mock card)

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  • Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
  • Mah jongg is the 4-player Chinese tile game that took America by storm in the 1920s. Since the beginning, the format on the American mah jongg card used colors, letters, and numbers to describe valid hands for the given year. In this video, I use generic and timeless tools that decipher the card.
    Mock American Mah Jongg card mahjlife.com/w...
    The mock American Mah Jongg card is timeless and generic. This way, no matter when someone new to the game watches the video, they will have a stable reference as they learn how to play the game.
    At 12:00, the hand in the example is a little different than the one on the mock American Mah Jongg card. Consecutive Run #4 is not the same but the concept still applies.
    At 22:40, the hand in the example is the last hand under Singles and Pairs.
    The content in the handouts have been included in my Amazon Kindle American Mah Jongg Primer books: www.amazon.com...
    You may find this this presentation handout helpful: tinyurl.com/th...
    Below is an index of videos covering the fundamentals:
    Introduction for Teachers goo.gl/d1SYii
    Introduction for Players goo.gl/wGVQLu
    The Tiles goo.gl/LfbSzs
    Block Modeling goo.gl/DWioGm
    Suit Modeling goo.gl/b76hU3
    Reading the Card goo.gl/zJxNmr
    Category Modeling goo.gl/vNYZZR
    Charleston Modeling goo.gl/Qi7EpP
    Shuffle up and Deal goo.gl/heqNSM
    Phase 1 The Charleston goo.gl/27JkC5
    Phase 2 Pick and Discard goo.gl/mo34Zd
    Phase 2 How to Exchange a Joker bit.ly/2ocJhzf
    The next playlist covers skill builders goo.gl/3TQAsM
    ~~~
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    Michele Frizzell
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  • @MAHJLIFE
    @MAHJLIFE  5 років тому +1

    The mock American Mah Jongg card is timeless and generic. This way, no matter when someone new to the game watches the video, they will have a stable reference as they learn how to play the game. To open or download the mock-American Mah Jongg card, look for a link in the video description by clicking "show more" above.
    The mock card has been modified since the filming of this video so you will may not see a hand on the card exactly as it is in the video. The concepts still apply.

  • @naturesmagic8430
    @naturesmagic8430 4 роки тому +12

    I was a little overwhelmed when I started to investigate how to play Mah Jongg but after watching a few of your videos yesterday and today I feel like I can do this!!! Your teaching skills are quite amazing and the baby steps you take to help us understand the game are so necessary to learn Mah Jongg. I ordered a set of tiles and official cards and I can't wait to start building my practice hands. Thank you for this video! AAAA++++

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you for the testimonial!

  • @andrewyu3
    @andrewyu3 3 роки тому +1

    A clear, concise explanation around a difficult concept. Best explanation on UA-cam!

  • @veroyorkie8005
    @veroyorkie8005 3 роки тому +1

    Michele You are a very good instructor!
    I've been playing and teaching for many years myself and you are excellent. I'll be directing people to you if they have any additional questions.

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much, Vita 🤓

  • @nicolecasavant5308
    @nicolecasavant5308 Рік тому +1

    Hi, just started playing and you are such a great teacher… thank you very much for your time 🥰

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  Рік тому +1

      Welcome to the game and it's my pleasure, sincerely :)

  • @etsysuccessstrategies2163
    @etsysuccessstrategies2163 4 роки тому +1

    Michelle, I am addicted to your channel. I love Mah Jongg and your videos are making me a better player. I am even thinking of giving lessons as I know so many want to join our group but don't know how to play. Thanks so much!

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  4 роки тому

      Thanks so much for the feedback! I have some videos on how to teach that you might find helpful: bit.ly/2mVI3rR. If you're interested, I sell lesson kits. Here is a walk through of what is in the kit: bit.ly/2nG8DWB

  • @4353ike
    @4353ike День тому

    Great examples and explanations

  • @margoprechtspeciale5779
    @margoprechtspeciale5779 2 роки тому

    Thank you! This is the first time I have been able to understand how to read the card. You are an excellent teacher!

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  2 роки тому

      Welcome to the game and thank you for the compliment :)

  • @karav2879
    @karav2879 Рік тому +1

    You are a fabulous instructor. This is helping me so much. Thank you!

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  Рік тому

      Thank you and welcome to the game!

  • @LeoladyAZ
    @LeoladyAZ Рік тому

    Thank you! Michele. I love your clear descriptions of the hands combined with your showing the tiles that represent the hand. I have your American Mah Jongg Primer and recommend it to beginner players.

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  Рік тому

      Welcome to the game and thanks for sharing :)

  • @kathleenklein4231
    @kathleenklein4231 2 роки тому +2

    These lessons are excellent!

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  2 роки тому +1

      Glad you like them!

  • @thomasholisek1880
    @thomasholisek1880 4 роки тому +1

    The most I formation and easiest to understand on the web... thanks

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  4 роки тому

      Thanks, Thomas. Welcome to the game!

  • @maryjaneboyd6388
    @maryjaneboyd6388 Рік тому +1

    Beginner BUT I had mahjong yesterday!!!🎉🎉

  • @loricooperman8415
    @loricooperman8415 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much! I didn't understand the card, but now it clicked.

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  6 місяців тому

      Sweet! Now the fun begins :)

  • @mariabreaux9666
    @mariabreaux9666 3 роки тому

    Never mind just found it, your lessons are great, thank you

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  3 роки тому

      Awesome, thank you!

  • @molliehenninger4741
    @molliehenninger4741 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic teacher!

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, Mollie and welcome to the game!

  • @JulieBailey-gj5ll
    @JulieBailey-gj5ll 4 місяці тому

    Just found you! Awesome teacher!

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  4 місяці тому

      Thanks, Julie and welcome to the game!

  • @lisah1632
    @lisah1632 Місяць тому

    I've been learning to play Wright Patterson, but there aren't too many opportunities to play that version, so have been watching your videos to learn to play American mah Jongg. thank you so much for all your work! My question is: Can you jokers for Flowers or Dragons, assuming the hand calls for 3 or 4 flowers or dragons? for example on the mock card in the 13579 category, the second or third hands from the bottom.

  • @efranco2268
    @efranco2268 5 років тому

    Great!!! This was so helpful. Thanks a million.

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  5 років тому

      My pleasure and I'm glad you found it helpful!

  • @alexandralee9359
    @alexandralee9359 3 роки тому

    Thank you!! Your videos are so helpful!!!

  • @one5749
    @one5749 4 місяці тому

    I’m learning so much from ur videos.
    Question in ur example with GG does that mean the suite will automatically be green?
    Also on the card if it’s yyyy does it always need to be of the dot suite?
    Appreciate you teaching me this game.

  • @user-cz1vv4pf7p
    @user-cz1vv4pf7p 3 місяці тому

    Great video. Thank you

  • @judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654
    @judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654 3 роки тому

    Thanks for your hard work

  • @ste6eliasek
    @ste6eliasek 8 місяців тому +1

    I am new to the game and learning how to read the score card. Question, ex-on the score card 2023 under Conservative Rn, 4th line down, the pattern is 1 22 333 4444 5555. On the score card it shows three different colors for the numbers. For example, the 4444 are in red. Do I have to specifically play the red-craks tiles for the number 4s or can I play another suit just as long as the tiles number suit matches in the Kong?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  8 місяців тому +1

      The colors on the card do not tell you which suit to use, you get to decide which suit in your hand represents the blocks on the card for a given hand. In other words, when there is a change in the color on the card, there needs to be a change in suit in your hand. One color on the card means you need to use one suit in your hand. Two colors on the card means you need two suits in your hand. Three colors on the card means you need three suits in your hand.
      For example, Consecutive RUn #4 the blocks in green could be Dots, the blocks in red could be bams, and the blocks in blue could be cracks.

  • @kimberlymoses1428
    @kimberlymoses1428 2 роки тому +1

    For the year … do all of the tiles have to be the same suit?

  • @dianaferguson9148
    @dianaferguson9148 4 роки тому +2

    When you say the year (YYYY) can be any year, I take it to mean it could be 1945 (or other)? Or does it have to be the year your in? Thank you. Love the videos - you/re an excellent instructor.

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks, Diana! For American mah jongg, the year on the card is always the current year (i.e., 2019).

  • @JulieSeff-qd1xf
    @JulieSeff-qd1xf 3 місяці тому

    Hi Michelle, is the mock card that you created still available? Thanks

  • @alipp831
    @alipp831 4 роки тому +2

    When you say any numbers of jokers, does that mean for for a kong you can have 3 jokers and a tile? You can't just have 4 jokers an you?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  4 роки тому +1

      A block meant to be three or more identical numbers can use any number of jokers. For example, if Year #1 FF YYYY DDDD DDDD, could be FF 2020 Cracks GGGG JJJJ (G=Green Dragon; J=Jokers and therefore White Dragons).

    • @sandyallerheiligen4420
      @sandyallerheiligen4420 3 роки тому

      These cards are vert helpful for my husband.and I. We have been wanting. Our son is interested too!

  • @alipp831
    @alipp831 4 роки тому +1

    It sounds like the flowers are not considered a suit if your line has 3 suits and flowers, correct? You would want flowers plus 3 additional suits?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  4 роки тому

      Flowers, like Winds, are always blue and can be used with any suit. For example, Evens #4 FF 22 44 Cracks 6666 Dots 8888 Bams - three colors three suits represented.

  • @ste6eliasek
    @ste6eliasek 8 місяців тому

    hi, I didn’t see the link for the mock card, could you post the link again for the card. Thank you. You make the game so easy and understandable.

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  8 місяців тому

      The link for the mock card is in the video description. If you can't see it, the card can also be accessed on the Mahj LIfe wiki article under downloads: mahjlife.com/wiki/american-mah-jongg-article-162/

  • @deweydame
    @deweydame Рік тому +2

    Pongs and congs....."any" number of jokers can be used? So could you have 3 jokers for a pong? 4 jokers for a cong?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  Рік тому

      Any number of jokers can be used in any block of three or more identical tiles (i.e., pung [i.e., 3 of a kind], kong [i.e., 4 of a kond], quint [i.e., 5 of a kind]).

    • @karencook8393
      @karencook8393 Рік тому

      So can you have 3,4 or 5 jokers for pung kong or quint?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  Рік тому +1

      @@karencook8393 Yes, you can use as many jokers as you need with a pung, kong, or quint. In other words, you cannot use a joker as a single tile or as part of a pair.

    • @karencook8393
      @karencook8393 Рік тому

      @@MAHJLIFE I assume they cannot be all jokers in a pung, Kong or quint?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  Рік тому +2

      @@karencook8393 A pung, kong, or quint can be all jokers if you are blessed to have them. If you claim a discard to complete an exposure (i.e., pung, kong, or quint) with jokers, anyone can make an exchange with the natural tile so you risk helping your opponents.

  • @debstott4100
    @debstott4100 9 днів тому

    Can you use 2 joker for 3 of kind

  • @randallkadish5663
    @randallkadish5663 Місяць тому

    So all suits have to be the same colors?

  • @marlene3584
    @marlene3584 Рік тому

    I get confused reading the card. In the examples you were showing you were coinciding the tiles with the numbers on the display but when I’m attending classes they say you can use any number as long as it’s doesn’t say you have to use those exact numbers. I get confused with that.

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  Рік тому

      The modeling strips used in this video are teaching tools. Look in the parenthesis for flexibility and limitations with numbers and suits that can be used for a given hand.

  • @glenjohnstone2016
    @glenjohnstone2016 Місяць тому

    "R"=red dragon(s) only, "G"=green dragon(s) only - any notation for white dragon(s) only?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  Місяць тому +1

      Historically, the league uses R for red dragons and G for green dragons only when they require those particular dragons. For example, R for red dragons is used when combined in a hand with North and South. They use G for green dragons when combined in a hand with East and West. Otherwise, dragons correspond to suits; white with dots, green with bams, and red with cracks. This is when they use a D for dragons and they will be shown in one to three colors to show the suits that must be represented and how they relate to the other tiles in the hand. The special use for white dragons is that it is converted to a zero for use in Year hands and when that happens, it is neutral and no longer corresponds to the dot suit.

  • @ste6eliasek
    @ste6eliasek 8 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @patriciapanepinto4602
    @patriciapanepinto4602 5 років тому

    Thank you for the quick reply. However, I don't understand what you mean by "the video description" and I don't see "show more" any where? Sorry :-(

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  5 років тому

      patricia panepinto For future reference, the link to the mock card, and other information, is in the Video Description:. If you are on a desktop computer, click "SHOW MORE" under the left side of the video title. If you are on a smart phone or tablet, click the little grey down arrow under the right corner of the video. Here is the link for the mock card bit.ly/2XuoM1K

  • @tisha_harrison
    @tisha_harrison Рік тому

    13:09 the hand created here seems so challenging. Are there statistical odds for the likelihood of being about to accomplish this hand?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  Рік тому

      Since American mah jongg publishes a card with ~60 valid hands, there are 8 jokers that can be used to help players complete their hand. The jokers can be used in blocks of three or more identical tiles. For the hand at 13:09, jokers can be used for the Flowers or the Green Dragons.

  • @veroyorkie8005
    @veroyorkie8005 3 роки тому +1

    On that YYYY could I do 1950 if I wanted? In other words any YEAR?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  3 роки тому

      With the mock-American mah jongg card, you can use any year. The NMJL has a category for the current year. Players do not have the option of choosing any year, they must use tiles to fit the combinations on the card. For example, the Year category for "2021" has combinations using 1s, 2,s, Zero/White Dragons, Winds, and Flowers.

  • @elsietietjen3958
    @elsietietjen3958 7 місяців тому

    thank you

  • @alomawang1221
    @alomawang1221 4 роки тому

    Aloha, where do I find the exercises you spoke of on another video that I enjoyed very much. Thank you.

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  4 роки тому

      Here is an index to the American mah jongg playlists: facebook.com/download/preview/3005082329507090. If you do not use Facebook, please send me your email address so I can send it to you by email :)

  • @cecilypedersen7889
    @cecilypedersen7889 Рік тому

    I am just learning. Could you suggest an order in which to view your videos?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  Рік тому

      The order of the fundamentals videos is listed in the video description (click "show more" under the channel name). There are also end screens with the previous video for review and the next video to progress. This wiki article may also help: mahjlife.com/wiki/direct-links-to-nmjl-lessons-on-youtube-article-192/

  • @amypeters5405
    @amypeters5405 Рік тому

    Hi, I'm a Mahjong player, and I'm just wondering how to set up a youtube channel for Mahjong youtube channel. Please provide me with the requirements to go about it. Thank you so much in advance...Amy from Ca.

  • @christinetulipana1835
    @christinetulipana1835 3 роки тому

    WOW that was good!

  • @sandradana2581
    @sandradana2581 Місяць тому

    My understanding is you an use a wild when you have two tiles or more

  • @j.burgess7107
    @j.burgess7107 Рік тому

    Unable to download mock card. When I hit download it takes me to UTube Premium and no place to download card. Thank you.

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  Рік тому

      Look for a link under downloads in this wiki article: mahjlife.com/wiki/american-mah-jongg-article-162/

  • @phyllis8467
    @phyllis8467 11 місяців тому

    Can a pong or a kong be made up of only jokers, since you say that any number of jokers can be used?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  11 місяців тому

      Yes, you can use any number of jokers in a block of three or more identical tiles (i.e., pung, kong). In other words, you cannot use a joker as a single tile or as part of a pair(i.e., 22, 2023, NEWS)

  • @kathyburke6847
    @kathyburke6847 3 роки тому

    Brand new to the game. Had one lesson so in the very early stage of learning. Can you use a "joker" to complete a run of dragons or flowers when you need three or more ?

    • @kathyburke6847
      @kathyburke6847 3 роки тому +1

      I think you just answered my question......yes , as long as they are not singles or pairs.

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  3 роки тому

      Welcome to the game 🤓

  • @sr3268
    @sr3268 2 роки тому

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  2 роки тому

      The colors do not correspond to a suit (i.e., red=craks, blue=dots, green=bams). The change in color for a given hand means a change in suit but you, the player, determine which suit will be used for each color.

  • @laurafrankito2719
    @laurafrankito2719 2 роки тому

    Could you put the camera closer to the tiles, I have a hard time seeing them.
    Thx

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  2 роки тому

      You can expand the video to full screen if you click on the video and click the little square icon in the bottom right corner 🤓

  • @lindajimmerson4807
    @lindajimmerson4807 3 роки тому +1

    When you have exposures on your rack (before you mah jongg) do those exposures have to be in exact order as they are on the card?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  3 роки тому

      No, exposures do not need to be placed in order to match the order on the card during the game. It is courteous to arrange the exposures to match the order on the card after declaring mah jongg so the other players can quickly validate the hand.

  • @DarthScheiber
    @DarthScheiber Рік тому

    Can jokers be used with dragons? Example my card calls for 4 dragons. I have 3. Can I use a joker to make the 4th?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  Рік тому

      Yes. Any block of three or more identical tiles can use jokers regardless of the tile.

  • @margoprechtspeciale5779
    @margoprechtspeciale5779 2 роки тому +1

    Do you know of a good app for a beginner to practice?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  2 роки тому +2

      In my opinion, Mahjong Time is the best platform. Below are details, instructions, and helpful tips for the current Mahjong Time VIP 30-day trial.
      First, click this link to register via the website then allow 24 hours for processing: bit.ly/2Ujmqi0.
      Next, download the application. Mahjong Time is available on all devices (i.e., mobile, desktop, laptop; PC or Mac):
      For a PC laptop or desktop, download mahjongtime.com/downloads/install/MahjongTimeEpoch.exe
      For a MAC, download mahjongtime.com/downloads/install/MahjongTimeEpoch.dmg.
      Here are download instructions bit.ly/3duP6gG and here is a video demonstration bit.ly/2QMJh4i .
      If you need assistance, please contact Mahjong Time Support (support@mahjongtime.com).
      Mobile Device: Download “Mahjong Time Multiplayer” by Jingle Prize, Inc. from the app store
      The login at Mahjong Time is the same as the login at siamesemahjongg.com
      To shorten your learning curve at Mahjong Time, watch these videos:
      • Introduction
      • Navigating Their Website
      • Lobby Tour
      • Fun Games with the National Mah Jongg League Card
      • Practice with Robots in Mahjong School
      • How to Create a Virtual Mah Jongg Meetup
      I’m part of the Mahjong Time Affiliate Program so I will receive a small commission if you decide to continue with a paid membership after your trial. Monies from commissions are used to support my UA-cam channel. I appreciate your support!

    • @margoprechtspeciale5779
      @margoprechtspeciale5779 2 роки тому

      @@MAHJLIFE Thank you!

  • @pamjones6641
    @pamjones6641 19 днів тому

    If you need 3 flowers can you use knocked to make 3

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  19 днів тому

      If "knocked" means jokers, yes. No matter the symbol tile, you can use jokers in any block of three or more identical tiles (e.g., pung, kong).

  • @michelekelly
    @michelekelly 5 років тому +1

    To make the Kong of dragons, could you use jokers?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  5 років тому

      Hi, Michele! Any number of jokers can be used in a block intended to be three or more identical tiles (i.e., pung, kong, quint). Examples on the 2019 card would be YEAR #4 FF RRJR 2019 GJJG or WINDS-DRAGONS #6 FJF RRJR JWJ GGJG.

    • @michelekelly
      @michelekelly 5 років тому

      @@MAHJLIFE thanks. your videos are great!

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  5 років тому

      Thanks, Michele! I'm so happy to hear that you find the videos helpful! I will be adding more this summer actually so stay tuned!

  • @tbudow9719
    @tbudow9719 4 роки тому

    I am unclear as to whether you can use a Joker in in a pung or more of Flowers. Thanks for your reply.

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  4 роки тому

      You can use any number of jokers in a block of three ore more identical tiles (i.e., pung, kong, quint), including Flowers.

  • @patriciapanepinto4602
    @patriciapanepinto4602 5 років тому

    Hi Michelle! You refer to a link that's at the bottom of the video to download and print a "mock card". I don't see it?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  5 років тому

      For future reference, the link to the mock card, and other information, is in the Video Description:. If you are on a desktop computer, click "SHOW MORE" under the left side of the video title. If you are on a smart phone or tablet, click the little grey down arrow under the right corner of the video. Here is the link for the mock card bit.ly/2XuoM1K

    • @llmur
      @llmur 4 роки тому

      @@MAHJLIFE Hi Michelle, I love your videos especially those for beginners and those who don't know how to realize/pick a hand and all the other fundamentals you share. I have tried to locate your mock card (I switch from my laptop to my iPad) and can't seem to find your mock card on Facebook or your videos/"Show More" option. Any suggestions?

    • @llmur
      @llmur 4 роки тому

      Just found it! :) Thank you!

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  4 роки тому

      LOL getting to the video description is a bit of a goose chase! I'm glad you found it :)

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  4 роки тому

      Thanks, Ilmer! Mah jongg is complex so anything I can do to help shorten your learning curve... I will do to the best of my ability!

  • @marshag3353
    @marshag3353 5 років тому +1

    I can't find the mock card link

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  5 років тому

      Click "SHOW MORE" just above the comments to open the video description. Here is the link for your convenience: Mock American Mah Jongg card goo.gl/MqqaUb

  • @LarrySchneider
    @LarrySchneider 2 роки тому

    Hi Michele, When a hand on the card (such as your mock card) calls for 4 Flowers, can you use Jokers? Thanks!

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  2 роки тому

      Yes. You can use any number of jokers in any block of three or more identical tiles (i.e., pung, kong, quint).

    • @LarrySchneider
      @LarrySchneider 2 роки тому +1

      @@MAHJLIFE Thanks. I wasn't absolutely certain that Flowers were considered identical.

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  2 роки тому

      @@LarrySchneider Good point! For American mah jongg, the numbers on the flowers have no meaning so they are considered identical.

  • @mariabreaux9666
    @mariabreaux9666 3 роки тому

    I do not see the link to download the mock card. The only link that comes up takes me to the store.

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  3 роки тому

      The mock American Mah Jongg card is timeless and generic. This way, no matter when someone new to the game watches the video, they will have a stable reference as they learn how to play the game. To open or download the mock-American Mah Jongg card, look for a link in the Video Description: by clicking "show more" under the title if view on a desktop monitor or clicking the little grey down arrow if viewing on mobile devices. Here is the link for your convenience: goo.gl/MqqaUb

  • @tisha_harrison
    @tisha_harrison Рік тому

    How does the player know which hand they are supposed to be creating?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  Рік тому +1

      Everyone plays a little differently. I play and teach with an adaptive style to optimize multiples so I gather tiles that support them. When I run out of discards I look for a hand that uses most of my tiles. These lessons are arranged using a phased approach so keep watching the videos in this playlist. There are two other playlists that will help, one has strategies and the other has skill builders.

  • @helenmcgrath982
    @helenmcgrath982 3 місяці тому

    I cannot find the mock card to print! Help please.

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  3 місяці тому

      The link to a wiki article under downloads with two versions of the mock American mah jongg card is in the video description. Here it is for convenience: mahjlife.com/wiki/american-mah-jongg-article-162/

  • @alinemarie33
    @alinemarie33 Рік тому

    The supposed download card link doesn’t work. It opens a domain for sale site. Help!

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  Рік тому

      Look in the download section of this wiki article: mahjlife.com/wiki/american-mah-jongg-article-162/

  • @kristimatheson5789
    @kristimatheson5789 4 роки тому

    can you use all jokers to make a pung of kong, meaning 3 jokers for a pung, etc.?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  4 роки тому

      Yes, any number of jokers can be used in a block of 3 or more identical tiles.

  • @pamjones6641
    @pamjones6641 19 днів тому

    Can you use knocked for fflowers

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  19 днів тому

      If "knocked" means jokers, yes. No matter the symbol tile, you can use jokers in any block of three or more identical tiles (e.g., pung, kong).

  • @maryjaneboyd6388
    @maryjaneboyd6388 Рік тому

    The hardest for me is picking a pattern from the card

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  Рік тому +1

      This may help ua-cam.com/users/livek6r7c3NA2ps?feature=share

  • @dbswift
    @dbswift 3 роки тому

    at 22:40: hand not on mock card (or...did I miss something?).

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  3 роки тому

      At 22:40, the hand in the example is the last hand under Singles and Pairs.

  • @gayleevers314
    @gayleevers314 5 років тому

    Great video series, Michele. Thanks! On the Jokers...is the rule that you must have at least one of the tiles for the set and then can fill the rest with either matching tiles or jokers? For example, is it okay to have an "8JJ" or must it be an "8J8"? Is it acceptable to have all three of a pung be jokers ("JJJ") to stand in for "888"?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  5 років тому +2

      Any number of jokers can be used in a block intended to be three or more identical tiles. For example if 888 is required, JJJ can bee used.

    • @gayleevers314
      @gayleevers314 5 років тому +1

      Michele Frizzell Thanks!

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  5 років тому

      My pleasure :)

  • @emilymagyar5135
    @emilymagyar5135 4 роки тому +1

    If you have a pair, can you add a joker

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  4 роки тому

      Yes. You can use any number of jokers with a block of three or more identical tiles. For example, a pair of 2 Dots with a joker is not a pair with a joker but it is three identical tiles (i.e., pung).

  • @juliedownie5330
    @juliedownie5330 2 роки тому

    I can’t find the mock card. Can you direct me how to download

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  2 роки тому

      The link is in the video description 🤓

  • @deborahzink2047
    @deborahzink2047 2 роки тому

    Can you use a joker with Dragons?

  • @cathybruff7841
    @cathybruff7841 3 роки тому +1

    I don't see a link for downloading the mock card.

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  3 роки тому +2

      The link is in the video description. Here it is for convenience: Mock American Mah Jongg card goo.gl/MqqaUb

  • @phyllis8467
    @phyllis8467 11 місяців тому

    Can Mah Jongg be played with just 2 people

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  11 місяців тому +1

      Yes, the league says players sit across from each other and the missing players are simply skipped. Players alternate as East and the preliminaries (i.e., building walls, rolling the dice to break the wall) should be done as normal and omit the Charleston. East discards to start the game and players pick and discard until one player has a mah jongg. There is another version with more complex rules and scoring called Siamese Mah Jongg. Here is a link to the rules: siamesemahjongg.com.

  • @BuHiFoodie
    @BuHiFoodie 3 роки тому

    Hi Michele! Your videos are so helpful to my friends and me. Our set has four flowers with black characters, 4 with red, 4 with the season in black, and 4 in red. I understand that the seasons are also flowers and numbers next to the character/season do not matter. But if I have an hand calling for FF, do I have to use the same color characters or season? For instance, could I use a black season and red season? A black season and red character?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  3 роки тому +1

      Brittany Cunningham any flower, regardless of the type or number, will do. I’m so happy my videos have been helpful!

    • @BuHiFoodie
      @BuHiFoodie 3 роки тому

      @@MAHJLIFE Thanks Michele! New question: I have shown exposed 6 Dot Pong and another player discards a 6 Dot. Can I pick up the dot to make the pong a long?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  3 роки тому

      @@BuHiFoodie a discard can either be claimed to make a new exposure or declare mah jongg. Previous exposures are locked in :)

    • @BuHiFoodie
      @BuHiFoodie 3 роки тому +1

      @@MAHJLIFE so let’s say I have revealed a pong with 2 six dots and a joker. A 6 dot is later discarded. Based on your previous answer, I can not pick up the 6 dot, right? If I draw a 6 dot, could it replace the joker?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  3 роки тому

      @@BuHiFoodie correct, you cannot pick up the 6 Dot in this case. If you draw the last 6 Dot, you can exchange the natural tile from your exposure ;)

  • @sueedick9794
    @sueedick9794 2 роки тому

    Where is the link for the mock card?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  2 роки тому

      The link is in the video description but here for your convenience: goo.gl/MqqaUb

  • @sueedick9794
    @sueedick9794 2 роки тому +1

    Never mind. Found it.

  • @mmmpch1
    @mmmpch1 3 місяці тому

    how do i get a mock card?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  3 місяці тому

      The link to a wiki article under downloads with two versions of the mock American mah jongg card is in the video description. Here it is for convenience: mahjlife.com/wiki/american-mah-jongg-article-162/

  • @arlenelevin3009
    @arlenelevin3009 2 роки тому

    For the year 2022 can I use a jokers for the 2’s

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  2 роки тому

      No; jokers cannot be used in a block with singles or pairs.

  • @svetlanageyfman2476
    @svetlanageyfman2476 5 років тому

    How many tiles we should play with, 13 or 14

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  5 років тому

      A complete American mah jongg hand consists of 14 tiles. East (aka the dealer) gets 14 tiles and the other players get 13 tiles. You can practice making decisions with either 13 or 14 tiles.

    • @emilymagyar5135
      @emilymagyar5135 4 роки тому

      If you have a pair, can you joker . Thanks

  • @ElizabethAFerrier-ew8oe
    @ElizabethAFerrier-ew8oe Рік тому

    How do I download a mock card?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  Рік тому

      Look under the downloads section on this wiki article ; mahjlife.com/wiki/american-mah-jongg-article-162/

  • @berylharrington5828
    @berylharrington5828 6 місяців тому

    What about the seasons?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  6 місяців тому

      All mahjong sets come with Flower tiles. There are two sets of Flowers, Seasons (1 SUM, 2 SPR, 3 AUT, 4 WIN) and Flowers (1 PLUMB, 2 ORCHID, 3 CHRYS, 4 BAMBOO). For Asian styles, the Flowers are bonus tiles and are not part of the 14-tile hand. If a player has a Flower and it is the same number as their seat for any given hand (1 EAST, 2 SOUTH, 3 WEST, 4 NORTH), they will get additional points if they win. For American mah jongg, the Seasons and Flowers together are called "Flowers". The numbers and letters on the Flowers do not matter. If a hand calls for a Flower, indicated by an F, any Flower tile will do. Many times, sets will come with extra Flowers, Jokers, and blank tiles. Just be sure that you use only 8 Flowers and 8 Jokers.
      One of the differentiators of American Mah Jongg is that Flowers are not bonus tiles, they are components of ~45% of the hands on the reference card. Dig Deeper: mahjlife.com/wiki/handling-flowers-article-12/

  • @irenesieckert334
    @irenesieckert334 10 місяців тому

    Why dots for the year??

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  10 місяців тому

      Year blocks (i.e., 2023) can be any suit.The White Dragon when used in a year block is a zero so no longer corresponds to dots and can be used with any suit.

  • @beamacgregor
    @beamacgregor 2 роки тому

    Can you use a joker in a pung or Kong of flowers

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  2 роки тому

      You can use a joker in a block of 3 or more identical times (i.e., pung, kong, quint).

  • @angiezale5692
    @angiezale5692 3 роки тому

    So I can use 4 jokers to make a kong?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  3 роки тому

      Yes, you can use any number of jokers to form a block of 3 or more identical tiles :)

  • @debbiewood857
    @debbiewood857 4 роки тому

    Can you use a joker with dragons?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  4 роки тому

      Yes. Any block of 3 or more identical tiles can use any number of jokers.

  • @elizabethroach648
    @elizabethroach648 Рік тому

    👍

  • @jeannenichol1665
    @jeannenichol1665 2 роки тому

    Can’t find the link

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  2 роки тому

      For future reference, the link to the mock card, and other information, is in the Video Description:. If you are on a desktop computer, click "SHOW MORE" under the left side of the video title. If you are on a smart phone or tablet, click the little grey down arrow under the right corner of the video. Here is the link for the mock card bit.ly/2XuoM1K

  • @irenesieckert334
    @irenesieckert334 10 місяців тому

    Can you make a Kong with just jokers

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  10 місяців тому

      Yes. You can use any number of jokers in a block of three or more identical tiles (i.e., pung, kong, quint).

  • @judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654
    @judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654 2 роки тому

    wathing again. At 18:35, why is that a dragon. It doesn't say dragon. It just says G.

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  2 роки тому

      When we are able to choose the Dragon, it is represented with a D. Sometimes, the league will require a specific Dragon which will be represented as a G for Green Dragon or R for Red Dragon. An example on the 2021 Card is FF NNNN RRRR SSSS or FF EEEE GGGG WWWW.

    • @judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654
      @judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654 2 роки тому

      @@MAHJLIFE oh!! Thank you so very much

  • @grainnemartin8767
    @grainnemartin8767 4 роки тому

    can you make a pung with 3 jokers

    • @grainnemartin8767
      @grainnemartin8767 4 роки тому

      i see you've answered this below--thanks!

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  4 роки тому

      Yes, any number of jokers can be used for a block of 3 or more identical tiles (i.e., pung, kong, quint).

  • @dbswift
    @dbswift 3 роки тому

    At 12:45: I cannot fine this hand in the mock card.

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  3 роки тому

      At 12:00, the hand in the example is a little different than the one on the mock American Mah Jongg card. Consecutive Run #4 is not the same but the concept still applies.

  • @MahJongg4Fun
    @MahJongg4Fun 4 роки тому

    bam2+soap+crak2+soap,whether or not means2020?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE  4 роки тому

      White Dragons are used as a zero in a block of Year tiles and the number tiles tiles must be the same suit. For example, NN EEE 2021 (Dots with a White Dragon) WWW SS; FF 2025 (Bams with a White Dragon) EEEE WWWW; FF DDDD (Red Dragon) 2060 (Cracks) DDDD (Green Dragon).

    • @MahJongg4Fun
      @MahJongg4Fun 4 роки тому

      we can only ues “dot2+soap+dot2+soap” as 2020,or not?

  • @elizabethroach648
    @elizabethroach648 Рік тому

    👍