Knowledge Topic

Core Rules

Collect beginner-safe rule concepts for turn order, legal calls, exposures, declarations, dead-hand awareness, and wall-game endings.

Core rule topics should help beginners ask the right table question without replacing official rules or annual-card details.

RulesRule version: generalReadybasic-gameplayRisk: mediumReview: approved

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Related Topics

Draw and Discard Rules Legal Calls and Exposures Mahjong Declaration Checklist Dead Hand Awareness Wall Game Endings

Practice Ideas

Choose one rule concept and explain when it matters during a real turn.
Sort rule questions into setup, Charleston, turn, call, declaration, or end-of-hand categories.
When unsure, pause the table and identify which rule source should be checked.

Source Notes

American Mahjong rules practice notes

Safe for public lesson pages because it explains table process without reproducing protected annual-card content.

Beginner American Mahjong guide

Safe for public lesson pages because it is original beginner guidance.