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How to Read the Card: A Beginner’s Guide

April 28, 2026 · 1 min read · By admin1234
Home Stories How to Read the Card: A Beginner’s Guide

Every April, the National Mah Jongg League releases a new card — and every April, players everywhere scramble to decode it.

Start with the Quints

Quints are the rarest hands and often the highest scoring. Identify them first so you know which tiles to hold early in the game.

Group Hands by Structure

Most hands fall into patterns: runs, pairs, pungs, and kongs. Once you recognize the structures, you can scan a section in seconds.

Pick Your Go-To Hands

Every experienced player has 5-8 hands they default to. Build that repertoire and you will always have a path even on a cold wall.