The complete video course · 2026/27 Edition
Finally understand American Mah Jongg, and play with confidence.
31 short, narrated video lessons that walk you through every rule, every pass and every decision, one step at a time. Explained properly, once and for all.
- Read any line on the card without second-guessing
- Pass in the Charleston with a plan, not a hope
- Know where Jokers go, what to call and who pays what
If the table still feels confusing, it's not you.
Most of us learned the game in pieces, from friends and scattered videos. Nobody ever walked us through it in order.
Without a method
- You stare at the card while the table waits.
- You pass the tiles you needed in the Charleston.
- You're never sure where a Joker can go.
With the Masterclass
- You read the card at a glance.
- You pass with a plan, not a hope.
- You know every Joker rule and every call.
Watch a lesson before your next game, and walk in knowing exactly what to do.
2026/27 EDITION
The MahjVault Masterclass
The complete course in American Mah Jongg, from your first tile to your first win.
- 31 narrated video lessons in 12 modules, about an hour in all
- The card, decoded: colors, numbers, notation and fine print
- The Charleston, pass by pass: what to keep, what to pass, when to stop
- Jokers, calls and exposures, so your hand never goes dead
- Scoring and paying, including jokerless hands and wall games
- Strategy and defense: picking your hand and safe discards
- A quiz after every lesson, and captions on every video
The four moments that decide almost every game
This is where most players hesitate. Here is how the Masterclass takes each one apart, with real tiles on the screen.
You need one more tile for a pair, and you're holding a Joker.
Instinct says use it. But a Joker can never finish a pair, a single, NEWS or the year. Put it there and your hand is dead, with no way back.
The lesson turns the rule into a simple yes-or-never chart, then has you practice on a real line until it's automatic. Decision made in two seconds, every time.
From Lesson 2.4 · Where Jokers Go
Three tiles to pass, and thirteen to choose from.
The Charleston is where hands are won or lost, and most players pass on instinct: a lonely tile here, a third suit there, and sometimes the pair someone else was waiting for.
You'll see a real rack, the misfits marked one by one, and why each one goes. You'll pass with a plan instead of a hope.
From Lesson 4.3 · What to Keep, What to Pass
Late in the game, one discard could end it.
Your opponent has exposed four 4 Craks and three Red Dragons. You're holding a 5 Crak, a Red Dragon and a 9 Dot. Which one is safe to throw?
The defense module gives you a simple ladder, from the safest tile to the riskiest. You'll stop handing the game to the player who's about to win.
From Lesson 8.2 · Safe Discards
Someone calls Mah Jongg on your discard. Who pays what?
Scoring is the part almost every course skips, and the part that starts the most arguments at the table.
The Masterclass walks through every case: a win on a discard, a self-picked tile, a jokerless hand, a wall game and a dead hand. You'll know the answer before anyone asks.
From Lesson 6.2 · Scoring and Paying
Everyone gives you a cheat sheet. Nobody shows you how to use it.
Filmed games are hard to follow: the camera is too far away, the tiles are too small, the explanation goes too fast. In the Masterclass, every tile, pass and call is drawn clearly on screen and explained by a calm, friendly voice, with captions. Here are three short excerpts.
Lesson 4.1
Lesson 2.3
Lesson 10.1
Inside the Masterclass: 12 modules, 31 lessons
In the order you'll need it at the table. Most lessons run about two minutes, so you can watch one before a game.
MODULES 0–1
Welcome & The Tiles
Welcome to MahjVault · Meet the Tiles · Racking Your Tiles
MODULE 2
Reading the Card
Anatomy of the Card · Pairs, Pungs, Kongs & More · Reading the Fine Print · Where Jokers Go
MODULE 3
Setting Up
Building the Wall · The Deal
MODULE 4
The Charleston
Step by Step · Blind Pass & Courtesy Pass · What to Keep, What to Pass · Stop or Keep Going?
MODULE 5
Your Turn
Draw and Discard · Calling a Discard · Exposing Correctly · Joker Exchanges
MODULE 6
Winning & Scoring
Declaring Mah Jongg · Scoring and Paying · Wall Games and Dead Hands
MODULE 7
Choosing Your Hand
From Rack to Hand · Plan A and Plan B · When to Switch Hands
MODULE 8
Defense
Reading the Table · Safe Discards · Playing for a Wall Game
MODULES 9–11
At the Table & Mastery
Table Etiquette · Disputes and House Rules · A Full Hand, Explained · Ten Beginner Mistakes · The 2026 Card
Imagine your next game night, a few weeks from now.
You sit down, rack your tiles, and the card makes sense at a glance. You pass in the Charleston knowing exactly why. You spot the Joker you can win back. You see the dangerous tile, and you hold it.
And when someone at the table asks "wait, can she call that?", you're the one who knows the answer.
That isn't luck or years of practice. It's simply knowing the game properly.
Yes, I want to play with confidence
Plus 6 printable bonuses, free with your Masterclass
The videos teach you the game. These keep it beside you at the table.
Bonus 1 · The Beginner Playbook. 80 pages: the game explained in print, with tables and examples.
Bonus 2 · The Advantage Playbook. 100 pages of strategy, defense and solo practice drills.
Bonus 3 · The 2026/27 Quick Guide. A strategic companion to keep beside your official card.
Bonus 4 · The Mastery Quiz. Test yourself, then check every answer with the answer key.
Bonus 5 · The Printable Tile Set. Every tile on paper, for practice at home or teaching a friend.
Bonus 6 · The Points Tracker. A clean score sheet for four players, ready for game night.
Why players choose the Masterclass
The same game, taught the way it should have been from the start.
| MahjVault Masterclass | Free videos | Rule books | Learning at the table | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The whole game, in the right order | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Every tile and pass shown up close | ✓ | Sometimes | ✕ | Sometimes |
| Scoring, dead hands and wall games | ✓ | Rarely | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Strategy and safe discards | ✓ | Rarely | ✕ | Sometimes |
| A quiz after every lesson | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Rewatch any lesson before a game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| No pressure, at your own pace | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
Is the Masterclass right for you?
It's for you if…
- You're new to American Mah Jongg, or about to join your first game
- You learned at the table, but the rules still feel unexplained
- You want to win more often and play with calm confidence
- You'd rather learn at home, at your own pace, than in front of others
It's not for you if…
- You play Chinese, Hong Kong or Riichi Mah Jongg
- You already win consistently in tournament play
- You're looking for a replacement for the official NMJL card
Ready to play with confidence?
The MahjVault Masterclass · 2026/27
- 31 narrated video lessons in 12 modules
- A quiz after every lesson, captions on every video
- The 2026 card lesson, updated every spring
- 6 printable bonuses, free
- Lifetime access, watch anytime, as often as you like
Frequently asked questions
Is this right for complete beginners?
Yes. The Masterclass starts with the tiles themselves and builds one step at a time, all the way to strategy and defense. No experience needed.
I already play. Will I still learn something?
Most players who learned at the table have gaps in Joker exchanges, scoring, dead hands and defense. Modules 5 to 10 are written for exactly those gaps.
How is this different from free videos?
It's complete and in order. Every rule is drawn clearly on screen instead of filmed from across a table, each lesson teaches one idea, and every lesson ends with a short quiz.
Do I need the official NMJL card?
Yes. Every winning hand is printed on the National Mah Jongg League card, and each player needs her own. The Masterclass teaches you to read it; it doesn't replace it.
What happens when the new card comes out?
Modules 0 to 10 teach skills that stay the same from year to year. Module 11 covers the current card. [YOUR UPDATE POLICY]
How long does it take?
About an hour of video in all. Most lessons run about two minutes, so many players watch one module a day.
Can I watch on my tablet or phone?
[YOUR PLATFORM DETAILS] Every lesson has captions, so you can follow along with or without sound.
How do I get access after I buy?
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Can I print the bonuses?
Yes. All six bonuses are printable PDFs.
What if it isn't right for me?
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The next time you sit down to play, know exactly what you're doing.
The complete Masterclass and 6 printable bonuses, for one payment of €37,00 EUR.
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