American Mah Jongg*
American Mah Jongg is a unique variant of Mah Jongg, most popular in North America and previously underrepresented in documentation. Originating in the 1920s, the game evolved with different house rules, and in 1937, the National Mah Jongg League standardized the scoring system. Players aim to complete hands listed on a scoring card by forming Pungs, Kongs, Quintets, and Sixtets from discarded tiles.
- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
We like American Mah Jongg so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2025
- Position 14 in The best board games for exactly three players
- Position 3 in The best board games of the 1930s
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