Southern Sparrow

09/02/2026

What is the difference between pausing for a discard and calling a discard in mahjong? And how do you go about taking a discarded tile?

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09/01/2026

Your friendly neighborhood mahjong mythbuster here! Let’s debunk a common myth I hear about Joker usage.

I keep hearing that people are using a Joker as a single, pair, or group of singles like NEWS if it’s the last tile needed to win mahjong….that is FALSE!

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08/31/2026

What happens if multiple players need to do a blind pass during the Charleston? Here’s an easy to follow example of how to do a blind pass waterfall when more than one player doesn’t have enough tiles to pass on the final pass of the Charleston.

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08/30/2026

4 Joker Rules Players Get Wrong in American Mahjong

Think you know the Joker rules in American mahjong? Let's bust four...

08/29/2026

How do you like to store your tiles? Lucite Box out on display? Or Tile Bag on the go?

08/28/2026

I’ve recently been seeing a lot of chatter in the comments about what makes a “friendly game” of mahjong. Some are arguing that “friendly” means not following the rules, while others say groups are being unfriendly by using house rules that not all enjoy.

I think it’s easier to clarify “social” play versus “tournament-style” play, as I’ve seen friendly behavior at both types of tables. I think everyone should know how to play following the NMJL rules by the book, but also so love house rules for taking some of the pressure off. After all, we all came to this game so we could enjoy time around the table with the people we love!

What do you think constitutes a “friendly” game? What behaviors do you find “unfriendly?”

08/28/2026

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Five Star Friday: Another 5-Star review for our Chinoiserie Set Mahjong Tiles. "Vibrant, easy to read, and just perfect..." exactly!

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08/27/2026

How to do the Charleston and the courtesy pass in American mahjong, shown with four players!

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I’ll show you how to pass, which direction the tiles flow, and who can stop the Charleston when.

08/27/2026

My newest obsession! Because the ven diagram of people who play mahjong and people who love quippy needlepoint is a circle! Now available!

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