I love hearing you talk through your thought process! Not to knit-pick, but at 28:10 on the video you skipped a draw for South when discussing the 3 Dot...oh well. ;). I really appreciate you taking the time to put these videos together Michele.
Have had a blast bingeing on your Videos for 2 weeks recovery from illness. Admire your teaching skills, along with you being smart -period! Time has passed for me (and getting new card was a bonus)! Grateful Barb
Always enjoy your videos! I find them most helpful in determining different ways to look at hands and especially in determining my pass in the Charleston. Thanks!
I had a great first day with the new card. Know it won't last, though. And now I'm watching and learning about knitted hands and the card is becoming "more." Thank you!
Happy to help! If you're available, there will be a live stream on TH-cam tonight at 8:15 PM Eastern Time to talk about the new card! Hope to see you there!
Thanks! Most of my points will be summary level and conceptual. Hand level info will probably come from chat. Either way, you should be just fine with out a card.
Thank you for this demo. I am still novice and I get lost a little on which hand you are playing from the card. However, I do know that as I learn the game and the card it will become easier. And, of course, when playing a game with other players I will only have one hand to think about. haha. I have learned a great deal from your videos. Thanks again.
Here is a link to the handout on my Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/mahjongcentral/permalink/1419672148404575 If you don't use Facebook, please send me an email at michele@mahjongcental.com and I can send it to you that way :)
Hi Michelle, I really enjoy your you tube channel. It has helped me a lot! I play, or should say, attempt to play with a group of friends that leave our area for the winter so learning this solitaire strategy is going to keep me fresh for when they return next summer. I have a question about this strategy.....in the beginning you show the four rows of tiles all lined up and off to the side. The part I don’t understand is when you are drawing the tiles to put on the stands are you drawing 13/14 from each row of tiles or drawing from one whole row and then moving to the next row of tiles? Do you seek the cards that you hang to show which direction to pass? If not, you should, lol! Again, thanks you!
Thanks, Polly. I'm so happy to hear that the videos keep you primed for play and help improve your game! I line up the tiles in 4 perpendicular walls so I can apply "strategy by wall". If you haven't seen this strategy, this video may help goo.gl/coJ6tU When I deal the tiles, I just take 14 for East, then 12 for each of the other players in order then I add one more tile for each player. It's easier to dealing the tiles this way since you are by yourself. I would never do this in a game with other players. I have the Solitaire helper available for download on my website Here is a link to the Solitaire Helper.pdf (print on 80 lb coverstock for long term use) goo.gl/sAzoyx Here is a link to the helper holder: goo.gl/NR8vbw Here is a link to the tile trays I use for risers (I use 6 tile trays to create the tiered affect - stack them upside down with 3 in the back, 2 in the middle, 1 in front): goo.gl/52Qqpx Have fun and may all your picks be keepers!
I watch you every night when I go to bed. I have to laugh, my husband is a little tired of Mah Jongg or should I say watching the videos. I let him go to bed first then I watch your videos. It has really helped my game. I like the one you tape from home. It is easier to see your tiles. Today I played and I won about 6 of the hands, however, I still have trouble selecting a hand. I am much better than when I first started, however is there a direct link to only watch those type of demonstrations? Thank you so much for all your help. I must I share your videos with everybody. Last week this lady I hardly knew called me up to say she finally won a hand at Mah jongg. Thanks from all of us. ( I am not that familiar with you tube).
LOL my husband is bewildered by my shenanigans too. For American style, all the thumbnails are in red, white, and blue. As far as picking a hand... When you get your dealt hand, the best strategy is to stay at the category until you run out of discards. American style is a game of multiples (i.e., pairs, pungs, kongs). 80% of the combinations on the card require multiples. This is why I believe the strongest strategy is to build around them. If you do not have multiples, find a category that uses the most of your tiles until you have a multiple then reassess. Stay at the category level as long as possible, gathering tiles that are used in that category building around the multiples. When you run out of discards, either narrow down your choices or pick a hand. This strategy is uncomfortable for most players but it produces winning results more times than not. All the exercise videos help with the "inevitable" hand selection... Charleston Modeling - Improve decision making goo.gl/9sfpQV Charleston Chain Reaction - Test your instincts goo.gl/pcQcvC Charleston Sprints - Quicken decision making goo.gl/dsWAh8 Charleston Force - Practice playing for a prize or play categories you avoid goo.gl/4sGjGg Solitaire > bring everything together goo.gl/p1Zufx At the Table - Tells and Tilt goo.gl/aeE1Bk Strategies - For Better or Worse goo.gl/HUp5Xs
I don't usually watch your solitaire videos, but thought I would see what they are about. Really enjoyed watching this video and getting more exposure to the new card. I may try playing solitaire. Is there a link or explanation I may have missed to your chart for the Charleston passing so I don't get confused!
I'm glad you liked the solitaire video - it really is great practice! Links below as needed: Here is a link to the Solitaire Helper.pdf (print on 80 lb coverstock for long term use) goo.gl/sAzoyx Here is a link to the helper holder: goo.gl/NR8vbw Here is a link to the tile trays I use for risers (I use 6 tile trays to create the tiered affect - stack them upside down with 3 in the back, 2 in the middle, 1 in front): goo.gl/52Qqpx
Hi Michelle, I’m new to the game and have learned so much from you. Thanks for all your posts. I’m wondering why you didn’t claim the 4 Crac discarded by West (35:22) for a pung in East’s hand (w/the Joker). Would that have been bad strategy?
Is it possible to play Siamese mahjongg with the National mahjongg league card? What is the difference between that and the Wright Patterson? Does their book update every year too? Thanks for your helpful videos.
Blueberry Blues Siamese Mah Jongg can be played with any version. Here is a link to a lesson th-cam.com/video/cvRDfJy3Xic/w-d-xo.html. Wright-Patterson Mah Jongg is another American style version. It’s a cross between this version and Asian versions. There are no jokers and flowers are for bonus points so they are not part of the actual hand. The booklet of ~85 hands is published about every 5 years. I’m so glad you like the videos 🤓
I’m confused about the use of the 2 jokers to make a Pung. I thought one had to have a pair of anything to use a joker to make a Pung. I guess I got that impression because one can’t use a joker to make a pair. Where has my reason gone astray?
I love hearing you talk through your thought process! Not to knit-pick, but at 28:10 on the video you skipped a draw for South when discussing the 3 Dot...oh well. ;). I really appreciate you taking the time to put these videos together Michele.
Uh oh... I guess I missed that. I'll pin this comment so others know there is a mistake. Thanks so much for letting me know!
perhaps you should go back to putting one of the dice on the rack you need to go to next....
Agreed! I was so excited to practice with the new card, I forgot about the marker. Still, it was a good exercise :}
Have had a blast bingeing on your Videos for 2 weeks recovery from illness. Admire your teaching skills, along with you being smart -period! Time has passed for me (and getting new card was a bonus)! Grateful Barb
Always enjoy your videos! I find them most helpful in determining different ways to look at hands and especially in determining my pass in the Charleston. Thanks!
Thanks! I was just thinking that when we play we don't see the decision making of other players unless sitting out so maybe these will help.
Sounds great. I've had so much company for the weekend, I didn't even open up the envelope from the league yet. LoL. Can't wait!!!!
You will be giddy as a school girl!
I had a great first day with the new card. Know it won't last, though. And now I'm watching and learning about knitted hands and the card is becoming "more." Thank you!
Awesome!
Thanks for doing this solitaire today. Gave me a chance to pull out my card and view the 4 decisions as to what hand to play.
You're welcome! It's really good exercise so I like doing it :)
Very helpful as we start using new card. Thanks so much!
Happy to help! If you're available, there will be a live stream on TH-cam tonight at 8:15 PM Eastern Time to talk about the new card! Hope to see you there!
Very helpful solitaire demonstration. I don’t have my card yet, but I will be tuning in tonight.
Thanks! Most of my points will be summary level and conceptual. Hand level info will probably come from chat. Either way, you should be just fine with out a card.
Michele Frizzell looking forward to it.
Thank you for this demo. I am still novice and I get lost a little on which hand you are playing from the card. However, I do know that as I learn the game and the card it will become easier. And, of course, when playing a game with other players I will only have one hand to think about. haha. I have learned a great deal from your videos. Thanks again.
You've got it! So glad the videos have helped :)
How to obtain your course strategy card and variations card. Sally LeJeune
Here is a link to the handout on my Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/mahjongcentral/permalink/1419672148404575
If you don't use Facebook, please send me an email at michele@mahjongcental.com and I can send it to you that way :)
Hi Michelle,
I really enjoy your you tube channel. It has helped me a lot!
I play, or should say, attempt to play with a group of friends that leave our area for the winter so learning this solitaire strategy is going to keep me fresh for when they return next summer.
I have a question about this strategy.....in the beginning you show the four rows of tiles all lined up and off to the side. The part I don’t understand is when you are drawing the tiles to put on the stands are you drawing 13/14 from each row of tiles or drawing from one whole row and then moving to the next row of tiles?
Do you seek the cards that you hang to show which direction to pass? If not, you should, lol! Again, thanks you!
Thanks, Polly. I'm so happy to hear that the videos keep you primed for play and help improve your game!
I line up the tiles in 4 perpendicular walls so I can apply "strategy by wall". If you haven't seen this strategy, this video may help goo.gl/coJ6tU
When I deal the tiles, I just take 14 for East, then 12 for each of the other players in order then I add one more tile for each player. It's easier to dealing the tiles this way since you are by yourself. I would never do this in a game with other players.
I have the Solitaire helper available for download on my website
Here is a link to the Solitaire Helper.pdf (print on 80 lb coverstock for long term use) goo.gl/sAzoyx
Here is a link to the helper holder: goo.gl/NR8vbw
Here is a link to the tile trays I use for risers (I use 6 tile trays to create the tiered affect - stack them upside down with 3 in the back, 2 in the middle, 1 in front): goo.gl/52Qqpx
Have fun and may all your picks be keepers!
I watch you every night when I go to bed. I have to laugh, my husband is a little tired of Mah Jongg or should I say watching the videos. I let him go to bed first then I watch your videos. It has really helped my game. I like the one you tape from home. It is easier to see your tiles. Today I played and I won about 6 of the hands, however, I still have trouble selecting a hand. I am much better than when I first started, however is there a direct link to only watch those type of demonstrations? Thank you so much for all your help. I must I share your videos with everybody. Last week this lady I hardly knew called me up to say she finally won a hand at Mah jongg. Thanks from all of us. ( I am not that familiar with you tube).
LOL my husband is bewildered by my shenanigans too. For American style, all the thumbnails are in red, white, and blue. As far as picking a hand... When you get your dealt hand, the best strategy is to stay at the category until you run out of discards. American style is a game of multiples (i.e., pairs, pungs, kongs). 80% of the combinations on the card require multiples. This is why I believe the strongest strategy is to build around them. If you do not have multiples, find a category that uses the most of your tiles until you have a multiple then reassess. Stay at the category level as long as possible, gathering tiles that are used in that category building around the multiples. When you run out of discards, either narrow down your choices or pick a hand. This strategy is uncomfortable for most players but it produces winning results more times than not.
All the exercise videos help with the "inevitable" hand selection...
Charleston Modeling - Improve decision making goo.gl/9sfpQV
Charleston Chain Reaction - Test your instincts goo.gl/pcQcvC
Charleston Sprints - Quicken decision making goo.gl/dsWAh8
Charleston Force - Practice playing for a prize or play categories you avoid goo.gl/4sGjGg
Solitaire > bring everything together goo.gl/p1Zufx
At the Table - Tells and Tilt goo.gl/aeE1Bk Strategies - For Better or Worse goo.gl/HUp5Xs
I don't usually watch your solitaire videos, but thought I would see what they are about. Really enjoyed watching this video and getting more exposure to the new card. I may try playing solitaire. Is there a link or explanation I may have missed to your chart for the Charleston passing so I don't get confused!
I'm glad you liked the solitaire video - it really is great practice! Links below as needed:
Here is a link to the Solitaire Helper.pdf (print on 80 lb coverstock for long term use) goo.gl/sAzoyx
Here is a link to the helper holder: goo.gl/NR8vbw
Here is a link to the tile trays I use for risers (I use 6 tile trays to create the tiered affect - stack them upside down with 3 in the back, 2 in the middle, 1 in front): goo.gl/52Qqpx
Thanks. Will try this for extra practice.
Thanks, Michelle. As always, learning from you.
You're welcome! I'm so glad to be of help - love it!!!
Big help! I am looking forward to getting my card...studying it from posted pictures. Thanks!
Are you free tonight? A live stream is scheduled for 8:15 PM Eastern Time and we are talking about the new card!
I really like this one. What are you using to "stack" the racks? You are so creative with your visual aides.
Thanks! Here is a link to the tile trays I use for risers: goo.gl/52Qqpx
Hi Michelle, I’m new to the game and have learned so much from you. Thanks for all your posts. I’m wondering why you didn’t claim the 4 Crac discarded by West (35:22) for a pung in East’s hand (w/the Joker). Would that have been bad strategy?
I was so focused on West's hand I forgot to look at other hands to claim that 4 Crack! I would have taken it :} Oops!
New here, but I thought that mah jong hand was concealed?
4 hands in play... which one are you referring to?
Is it possible to play Siamese mahjongg with the National mahjongg league card? What is the difference between that and the Wright Patterson? Does their book update every year too? Thanks for your helpful videos.
Blueberry Blues Siamese Mah Jongg can be played with any version. Here is a link to a lesson th-cam.com/video/cvRDfJy3Xic/w-d-xo.html. Wright-Patterson Mah Jongg is another American style version. It’s a cross between this version and Asian versions. There are no jokers and flowers are for bonus points so they are not part of the actual hand. The booklet of ~85 hands is published about every 5 years. I’m so glad you like the videos 🤓
Blueberry Blues =v
Love this just got my new card ten seconds ago
lol good timing!
Thank you, very helpful.
You're welcome :)
I’m confused about the use of the 2 jokers to make a Pung. I thought one had to have a pair of anything to use a joker to make a Pung. I guess I got that impression because one can’t use a joker to make a pair. Where has my reason gone astray?
Since the block is meant to be 3 identical tiles, any number of jokers can be used. If a block of tiles is meant to be a pair, no jokers allowed.