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Single

A groupingA collection of tiles that consist of identical tiles in different quantities and/or tiles arranged in an aesthetic manner. A winning… More that consists of one individual tile. 

A JokerThe Joker tiles are typically engraved with the word “Joker” and a symbol indicating that this tile is special.Joker tiles… More tile can not be used to represent this individual tile.

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The Complete American Mah Jongg Rulebook

The Complete American Mah Jongg Rulebook

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