When you're missing a fourth
Only three at the table? Play anyway.
Someone cancels and mahjong night doesn't have to. This one-page cheat sheet shows you three ways to play American mahjong with three players, so your table can pick one and get going.
- 1The official NMJL way, which skips the Charleston.
- 2Two house-rule ways to keep your passes, with Bob in the empty seat.
- 3The one thing to agree on before the first pass so nobody feels cheated.
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Three ways. One page. No canceled game night.
Is the cheat sheet free?
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Is Bob an official NMJL rule?
No. The official NMJL rule for three players skips the Charleston, and that's Way 1 on the sheet. Bob's two ways are our house rules for tables that want to keep passing. Pick one and stick with it all night.
Can I keep it on my phone?
Yes. Save the PDF to your phone or print a copy and keep it beside your rack.
When will it arrive?
Within a few minutes. If you don't see it, check Promotions or Spam, then email hello@larasmahjongedit.com.
