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The Mahjong Player’s Companion: The Book
ByNaila Baig-Ansari October 30, 2025November 5, 2025

The Book That Quietly Shaped Modern Play Use the book like salt; enough to enhance the game, never so much that it overwhelms the flavor. There is a certain kind of magic and buzz when we settle down at a Mahjong table to play. We greet each other with enthusiasm, settle into our seats with…

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🖐️ Four Fingers and a Thumb
ByNaila Baig-Ansari October 18, 2025November 6, 2025

How to Visualize a Winning Hand Have you ever looked at your mahjong tiles and thought, How do these ever fit together into a winning hand? Here’s a simple way to picture it: your hand is like your own hand: four fingers and one thumb. ✋ The Four Fingers = Your Melds A meld is…

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🀄️ How to Choose Your First Mahjong Set
ByNaila Baig-Ansari October 18, 2025November 6, 2025

🀄️ How to Choose Your First Mahjong Set So many tiles, so much confusion—until you know what matters Choosing which mahjong set to buy can feel confusing for beginners. Between different tile counts, materials, and numbering styles, it’s easy to get lost. After playing with several sets over the past year, here’s what I’ve learned…

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