Start of the Game

Upon completion of the Charleston, EastThe player position that is referred to as Dealer, East, Pivot, or First Player. This player is responsible for breaking the… More has 14 tiles, and all other players have 13 tiles.

• The game officially begins when EastThe player position that is referred to as Dealer, East, Pivot, or First Player. This player is responsible for breaking the… More discards one unwanted tile from their hand by placing it face-up within the playing areaThe open area located within the center of the table that is naturally created by the racks of the four… More, and correctly namingA player should clearly announce the name of the tile they are discarding so all players are aware of the… More the discarded tile.
• After East’s initial discard, EastThe player position that is referred to as Dealer, East, Pivot, or First Player. This player is responsible for breaking the… More now has 13 tiles, matching all other players.
• Play continues counterclockwise. The next player to act is directly to the right of EastThe player position that is referred to as Dealer, East, Pivot, or First Player. This player is responsible for breaking the… More.