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Resources

Learning American Mahjong can be difficult.

Finding quality mahj materials and reliable education shouldn't be.

 

This page brings together trusted content creators and reputable brands to support your learning and help you feel confident both at the table and in what you're purchasing.

Playing Cards

The National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card is the only official mahjong card for standardized American Mah Jongg. The website is dated, but I recommend purchasing cards directly from them. Purchasing from other retailers (both in-person and online) may lead to receiving counterfeit cards, often with errors.

 

I also recommend purchasing the Mah Jongg Made Easy (MJME) rule book. This is the definitive source for all American Mahjong rules. 

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In 2025, two major retailers released their own playing cards. Oh My Mahjong released the International Mahjong Card (IMC) and The Mahjong Line released The Big Card. These should not be confused with the official NMJL cards. However, they are popular alternatives and use standardized rules as found in the NMJLs MJME rule book.

Where to Shop (Online)

Below are some of my favorite brands on the market. I’ve included affiliate codes where available and highlighted only the products I personally own and love.

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Where to Shop (in the Lowcountry)

Shopping local is always best, but it's also the best way to see and touch the product. Often times, tiles, racks, and other products look and feel drastically different in your living room than they do online. And many mahjong companies have very limited return policies.

 

So, here's a list of retailers in the Lowcountry that carry mahjong supplies:

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  • Gifted Hilton Head (HHI)

  • Marsh on the May (Bluffton)

  • Sassafrass (Beaufort)

  • Marshview Mercantile (Beaufort)

  • Cabana 22 (Beaufort)

  • The Happy Southerner (Charleston)​

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