Four Seats Journal

How to Practice American Mahjong Alone

Short solo drills can improve tile recognition, card reading, and flexibility between group games.

Can You Play American Mahjong With Two or Three Players?

Yes—as a learning adaptation, provided everyone agrees on the modified rules before the deal.

Mahjong Around the World: Seven Ways the Game Changes

Mahjong is a family of related games, not one universal ruleset.

Mahjong Wisdom: Finding Order in a Wall of Possibilities

A hand becomes clearer when you stop trying to preserve every possibility.

Why American Mahjong Is Growing in America: Strategy, Ritual, and Community

American Mahjong’s renewed growth reflects the appeal of layered strategy, repeatable in-person ritual, and community with deep American roots.

How to Choose an American Mahjong Set as a Gift

Choose by ruleset, tile mix, readability, handling, fit, and storage before deciding on color or artwork.