Learn the table flow
Read the beginner guide once so setup, tile count, Charleston, calls, and Mah Jongg checks have a clear order.
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Beginner table pack
American Mahjong Beginner Table Pack
The practical MahjTips hub for a beginner game: learn the table flow, print one sheet, save the cards you will use, practice one decision, and bring your real rack back to the helper.
How to use the pack
A simple beginner table routine
This page is the hub. Use it before a game to prepare, during a game for table aids, and after a game to practice the moments that felt fuzzy. If you are new, start with the guide, then move through the printable, cards, drills, and helper in order.
Print one table sheet
Keep one calm checklist nearby for Charleston, jokers, calls, discards, and close-hand checks.
Print the cheat sheetSave a few table cards
Add the quick strategy cards to your phone for Charleston, jokers, calling, discards, and close checks.
Save table cardsPractice, then use your rack
Try one drill between games, then enter your real tiles when you need help choosing direction or thinking through a discard.
Practice decisionsUse the helper with your rack
Enter your real tiles when you need help choosing a direction, passing in the Charleston, or thinking through a discard.
Open hand helperSaveable cards
The table reminders beginners actually use.
Keep the full card library in one place, then save only the checks you want at the table. These cover the most common beginner moments without sending you through another section.
