Mahj School

Now with 18 guided practice scenarios! Master the tiles, the Charleston, and the NMJL card with hands-on lessons. Free to start — pay once, learn forever.

Learn American Mahjong the right way — with bite-sized, interactive lessons designed for complete beginners.

Mahj School walks you through everything you need to sit down at a table and play with confidence. From tiles and suits to the Charleston, exposures, and reading the NMJL card — each lesson builds on the last with hands-on practice, not just reading.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • Tile suits, honors, flowers, and jokers • How to read the NMJL card • The Charleston (tile passing) • Building and declaring exposures • Picking, calling, and discarding • Joker exchange rules • Dead hand situations • Complete game flow from deal to Mahjong!

DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS • 46 interactive lessons across 6 modules • 18 guided practice scenarios • Quizzes, tile sorting, hand reading, and more • Learn at your own pace — no timers, no pressure

BEAUTIFUL DESIGN • Elegant interface inspired by the beauty of the tiles themselves • Hand-illustrated cherry blossom tile art • Botanical wallpaper backgrounds • Light and dark mode support

FREE TO START Modules 1–2 and 3 practice scenarios are completely free. Unlock all 6 modules and all practice scenarios with a one-time purchase — no subscriptions, no ads, ever.

Mahj School teaches game mechanics and strategy. The NMJL card is published separately by the National Mah Jongg League and is required for play. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Mah Jongg League.