https://studymahjong.com/articles/Short mahjong notes for the table you were invited to: American Charleston, jokers, and how other traditions differ.https://studymahjong.com/articles/american-vs-chinese-mahjong/https://studymahjong.com/articles/american-vs-chinese-mahjong/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTAmerican mahjong uses 152 tiles, eight jokers, and a Charleston. Most Chinese tables chow, skip that pass, and win with sets rather than a printed line.