Guides
What to buy, and what it's for
Written by people who play, with the measurements checked against real tables.
Getting started · 6 min read
What you need to play American mahjong
The honest list: what four people actually need on the table, what can wait, and what nobody needs at all.
Choosing · 7 min
How to choose a mahjong mat: size, material, and thickness
Measure your table first. Everything else — felt weight, thickness, binding — follows from that one number.
Choosing · 5 min
Pushers, racks, and rack-pushers — what's the difference?
Three words for two objects, sold in sets of four. Here's which one you need, and what to check before buying.
Hosting · 6 min
How to host a mahjong night
Four people, three hours, one table. What to set out, what to feed them, and when to stop.
Care · 4 min
Caring for your tiles, mat, and racks
Five minutes of maintenance a season. What to use, and the three things that will ruin a set.
Gifts · 4 min
A gift guide for the mahjong player
For the person who already plays and owns the obvious things. Sorted by what you know about them.