About American Mahjong

American Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck. Played with 152 tiles, the goal is to be the first to match a specific hand of 14 tiles from the official league card. Communication, observation, and adaptability are key to a successful game night.

2026 National Mah Jongg League Categories

Use this structured grid to quickly reference the 2026 card categories during gameplay.

Category	Structure
2026	Combinations of 2s, 0s (White Dragons), and 6s.
2468	Even number combinations.
Any Like Numbers	Combinations using the same number across different suits.
Quints	Hands requiring five of a kind (Jokers required).
Consecutive Run	Numbers in sequential order.
13579	Odd number combinations.
Winds & Dragons	Hands utilizing compass directions and dragons.
369	Combinations of threes, sixes, and nines.
Singles & Pairs	Hands made entirely of single tiles and pairs (No Jokers).

How to Use Mah-Gong

Keep this app open on your table. The moment a player declares "Mahjong!", simply tap the gong on the main screen to celebrate the victory. Make sure your device volume is turned up and your ringer is unmuted!