No Fourth? No Problem! How to play Mahjong with less than 4 Players! Tile Talk EP7

The REAL history of American Mahjong, Part 1: Coming to America! Tile Talk EP9

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595530/fan_mail/new] How, when, and who brought Mahjong to America and how has it evolved since. We discuss the origin of American Mahjong and how it has shaped cultures and  communities around the World.

Dead Hand Walking - American Mahjong Dead Hand Breakdown! Tile Talk EP8

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595530/fan_mail/new] Tile Talk explains all the ways your hand can be rendered "dead" in American Mahjong. How can a hand die? Who can call a hand dead? When should you call a hand dead? How can you play the best defensive game if your hand is no longer with us! Lets get into an inevitable part of the game and elevate your DEAD play! https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/iran-hormuz-sailors-ships-stranded-07f792a7 [https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/iran-hormuz-sailors-ships-stranded-07f792a7]

No Fourth? No Problem! How to play Mahjong with less than 4 Players! Tile Talk EP7

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595530/fan_mail/new] Tile Talk does a deep dive on how to play Mahjong with less than four players. We discuss Siamese games with two players and BOB/wall options for three players, all through National Mahjong League Rules, Mahjong Masters, and even house rule variations.  https://mahjongg.org/siamese-rules/ https://haywardhousetlh.com/ https://bubbemj.blogspot.com/ https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/

Dropping 2026 NMJL Card GOLD! Tile Talk's Official Review! EP6

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595530/fan_mail/new] Tile Talk breaks down the 2026 National Mahjong League card! We talk standout hands, patterns, stats, pivots, and get creative with Codenames! Help us  celebrate the new 2026 season of American Mahjong! Post or comment any Codenames you come up with - Thanks for the great idea Bubbe! We also dive into the hype around the OMM Masters tile set only available at the event! Crazy resale value! Hayward House Bistro [https://haywardhousetlh.com/] A downtown Tallahassee Bistro overlooking the capital featuring local traditions and global flavors Bubbe Fischer [https://bubbemj.blogspot.com/] Karen Gooen is Bubbe Fischer! Our Mah Jongg Jedi Master full of insight through her books and blog! Tigre De Tartan [https://tigredetartan.com/] Use code "Tiletalk" at checkout for 10% off any order! Mah Jongg Thats It! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MahJonggThatsIt/] Facebook group dedicated to American Mahjong culture and game play Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Decoding the 2026 Mahjong Card with THE Bubbe Fischer! - Tile Talk EP5

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595530/fan_mail/new] The 2026 card is here and we are diving in with the one and only Karen Gooen. AKA BUBBE FISCHER!  **If you weren’t born with a mahjong playing Bubbe, look no further! Karen Gooen, Mahjong Guru, Author, Speaker - is Bubbe to all! She does a fabulous card analysis each year, helping thousands of players decode the new lines. This year she has agreed to join us on Tile Talk to share her insights with all of you! Karen's books: ”Searching for Bubbe Fischer”,”Small World”, ”Take Two”, ”Ellen, Discovered” (Tile Talk Listeners: 10% OFF for one, 20% OFF two or more!) Email her to order yours today! bubbefischer@gmail.com Bubbe's Mah Jongg Blog: https://bubbemj.blogspot.com/ [https://bubbemj.blogspot.com/] https://haywardhousetlh.com/ [https://haywardhousetlh.com/] https://www.facebook.com/groups/MahJonggThatsIt/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MahJonggThatsIt/] Hayward House Bistro [https://haywardhousetlh.com/] A downtown Tallahassee Bistro overlooking the capital featuring local traditions and global flavors Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.