It’s April… which means one thing: a brand new National Mah Jongg League card.
In this video, I break down the 2026 NMJL card in a way that actually makes sense, whether you’re brand new or just trying to get ahead this year.
We cover the biggest changes, why this card is easier to play, and the key strategies you need to know before your next game.
Highlights:
• Fewer concealed hands = more approachable for beginners
• The most important tiles this year (don’t pass these in the Charleston)
• The return of chows and sextets
• Winds, odds, evens, and how they work together
• Using soap as a zero (this one is the key to having flexibility in 2026)
• Floating pairs and how to play them correctly
• The most common hand pattern on the 2026 card
This is your 2026 mahjong foundation. Next up: full section-by-section breakdowns with real strategy and pivots.
Happy Mahj-ing, Y’all!
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the sixteen year old boy kiddo Caleb is actually familiar with Nah Jong! He has a trip to New York around the sane tune as the beach trip but after I get back from the beach trip, American Mah Jong. I gotta get up on the cards. I think there’s a 4 booklet set also for 2026. I’ll see about that and I’ll give him one of the books if so. Just thinking out loud a bit. 🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿I’m definitely bringing along the travel Mah Jong set to the coast and practicing with momma there. 🧿🧿🧿🧿