Comparison
American Mahjong vs Chinese Mahjong.
The games share tile roots, but American Mah Jongg has its own table culture, card system, Charleston, and Joker rules.
American Mah Jongg
Card-Based Hands
American Mah Jongg uses a card of target hands. Chinese Mahjong families usually rely on broader hand patterns and local scoring systems.
Charleston And Jokers
Charleston passing and Jokers are central to American-style play. They change both the opening strategy and the way exposed groups are evaluated.
Online Learning
If you know another Mahjong variant, start with tile names, Charleston, card reading, and Joker exchange before focusing on advanced defense.