American Simple Mahjong

Basics

            Setup:

1. Determine if you will play 4 or 8 hands.
2. Mix all tiles face down in the center.
3. Each player draws 13 tiles.
4. Pick a starting player by drawing the largest numeric tile, dealer now moves clockwise.

Turn Sequence:

1. Player draws 1 tile from the pile (unless calling, which is explained below).
2. Player discards 1 tile face up.
3. The next player clockwise takes their turn.

Calling Tiles:

1. A player may call the last discarded tile to form a meld (which must be played on the table).
2. Tiles that form a run may only be called from the player before you.
3. If multiple players want a discard the priority is win > set > run > next player.

Winning a Hand:

1. You win a hand by forming a valid 14 tile hand which is 4 melds and a pair and announcing Mahjong before another player.
2. The winners’ hand is then scored immediately. If a player wins by calling another players tile then the called player will pay the winners score from their points.

Scoring