Printable Mahjong Rules Quick Guide (One-Page Reference)
Designed for the moment a guest says “teach me!” — this one-page rules reference walks a brand-new player through an entire game without interrupting yours.
What the Quick Guide Covers
- Equipment: 152 tiles, racks, dice, the NMJL card.
- The deal: 13 tiles each, 14 for East.
- The Charleston in six arrows.
- A turn: draw, then discard, named aloud.
- Calling: what is legal, what kills your hand.
- Winning: match one line on the card; payment basics.
Using It to Teach
Hand the guide to your new player and play the first game open-handed. The page answers the questions they are afraid to ask twice — tile names, the pass order, whether that call was legal. For the full teaching method, see how to teach American mahjong.
Printing Tips
Print two-sided with the cheat sheet on the back for a complete new-player packet. Card stock holds up to weekly use; laminate for permanence.
Go Deeper
When the quick guide raises good questions, the answers live in the beginner FAQ and the terminology glossary.