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11/02/2026

Your mahjong tiles are 160 tiny works of art. They deserve to be displayed between games!

Set it on your game table or stand it on a shelf, our lucite display box lets your tiles shine between mahjong game nights!

11/01/2026

How to Choose a Mahjong Hand: Winds & Dragons Charleston Strategy

How do you choose the best hand in American Mahjong when your start...

11/01/2026

The last hand in Any Like Number can be a bit confusing because the pair of dragons looks like it needs to match the first kong of numbered tiles, but if you read the parentheses, you find out you can use any dragons for that pair and they can match any suit if your numbered tiles. Knowing this makes that hand much easier to win!

10/31/2026

An important reminder… You may never use a joker in a run. Runs like this one, 113579, are considered groups of singles, and as such can never include a joker.

The same rule goes for groupings like NEWS and 2026. It can be confusing because these groupings have more than three tiles, it is helpful to remember that jokers must be used in grouping of three or more identical tiles.

Comment “jokers“ to get the full Joker Rules playlist sent to your inbox!

10/30/2026

Want to practice mahjong on your own to improve your strategy? Here is the best way to get better at mahjong: Practice choosing a hand by doing a mock Charleston.

Knowing what hand to play and what tiles to keep@or pass during the Charleston is the most difficult part of the game. Getting good at these decisions is the number one way to win mahjong more often!

Here is how you can practice at home:
1. DEAL yourself 13 tiles.

2. Get ORGANIZED by suit and in number order within each suit.

3. Choose a SECTION of the card. Not a hand!!! Find a section that works for the tiles that you have been dealt. You’re going to collect tiles that fit in that section and pass tiles that don’t work for that section.

4. Do a mock Charleston. Three tiles at a time pass that things that don’t work for your section and draw three new tiles out of your tile bag. As you do these passes, you will be able to refine within your section to a single HAND to play for mahjong.

If you want to do these practices alongside me, and hear how I think through each of these decisions, comment “practice“ for the full video playlist!

10/29/2026

A lot of you have been asking what the new mats look like with your Southern Sparrow tiles.

All 12 of these mats launch tomorrow at 10a central! Sign up to be notified on the product page to get early access!

Tile sets shown are:
The Chinoiserie Set in Breezy Blue
The Chinoiserie Set in Polished Pink
The Chinoiserie Set in Luxe Lilac
The Chinoiserie Set in Blue Jadeite
The Country Club Set in Winning White
The Riviera Jet Set in Portofino Blue

Comment “MATS” to preview the full collection!

10/28/2026

Ready for an instant strategy improvement at your next mahjong game??

Smooshing your tiles together takes 2 seconds and makes it so much more difficult for your opponents to guess what hand you’re going for, how many discards you have, or what your flower situation may be. It is the quickest way to become a stronger mahjong player!

10/27/2026

We all know the NMJL rules tell us we cannot call for a single, pair, or group of singles (like news or 2026)….

But did you know there is one exception?! If it is your last tile needed to win mahjong, you can call it! Even for a single! Even for a pair! Even for NEWS! Even for a concealed hand!

The last tile rule does NOT change Joker rules, but it does give you the flexibility to call that final tile!

10/27/2026

Wherever the winds blow!

Which winds are your favorite?
1. Windsocks from The Country Club Set
2. Riva Boats from The Riviera Jet Set
3. Native Palms from The Chinoiserie Set

Comment “tiles” to shop!

10/27/2026

Step-by-Step How to Choose a Hand

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How do you choose the best hand in American Mahjong, especially whe...

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