First Bloom: Mahjong Anywhere

Big thanks to Natasha Johnson at Mah Jongg, That's It! (Facebook Group) for volunteering her time and expertise to review this app.

First Bloom - Mahjong Anywhere is a pocket companion that every American Mahjong player has been waiting for. Whether you're a total beginner trying to understand the tiles for the first time, a seasoned player who wants a quick reference during game night, or a teacher looking for a modern alternative to printed handouts - this app has you covered for 2026 Mahjong play and practice.

COMPLETE LESSONS

Work through a full library of structured lessons covering everything from tile basics and Charleston rules to hand categories, scoring, and strategy. Learn at your own pace and track your progress as you go.

QUICK GUIDES

Designed for real-life play. Each guide is clean, screenshot-friendly, and laid out so you can pull it up mid-game or share it with players at the table. No more paper cheat sheets.

DAILY TIPS

A new Mahjong tip every day to sharpen your game over time - perfect for the commute, coffee break, or the five minutes before your group sits down to play.

QUIZZES

Test your knowledge with tile identification and strategy quizzes. Track your scores and watch your skills improve across multiple difficulty levels.

SOLO PLAY

Practice the Charleston and work through hands on your own with a fully interactive solo game mode. Features multiple visual themes designed to be refreshed for seasons, holidays, and special occasions so the app always feels fresh.

FOR TEACHERS

First Bloom (and subsequently Bloom Mahjong Anywhere) works beautifully as a digital companion to in-person lessons. Share quick guides on screen, assign quizzes to students, or simply replace the stack of printed references you've been lugging around. The app is a great take home offering for reference for your students!

BUILT FOR PLAYERS, BY PLAYERS

No ads. No subscriptions. No internet connection required. Just everything you need to learn, teach, and play American Mahjong — all in one place.

First Bloom (and subsequently Bloom Mahjong Anywhere) is an independent educational app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Mah Jongg League, Inc

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