From confusion to clarity, one tile at a time
Irrespective of version, Mahjong brings the same thrill across tables, borders, and generations. Welcome to Mahjong Mates, where learning the game doesn’t feel like cracking a secret code.
Which Mahjong Set to Buy?
Choosing your first Mahjong set doesn’t have to be confusing. Here’s what matters (and what doesn’t)


Hi, I’m Naila, and I learnt how to play a style of Mahjong in Karachi that didn’t exist in any book nor online tutorial.
Mahjong Mates was created to share what my friends and I have discovered, so you can skip the confusion and get straight to the joy of playing..
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Jet-Lagged Mahjong Epiphanies: When Tile Logic Hits at 2:43 AM
Jet-Lagged Mahjong Epiphanies When sleep fails… tile logic rises. “For those who sleep peacefully through the night… this post may not be for you.” Transatlantic flights can be brutal on the body. As I lay there bleary eyed and headachy earlier this week, I reached over and picked up my phone to check the time….
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Karachi Style Mahjong Rules
Learning Mahjong with Monty In November 2024, I began learning how to play Mahjong with a group of women. Every Wednesday, Laila, Fiza, and I would dutifully attend our two-hour lessons, followed by high tea. Realizing what a community game this is, I soon convinced my friends Rabia and Rabea to start learning as well….
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