As the creator of Mah Jongg Highlighters I want to share with you the benefits of teaching American Mah Jongg while using the Highlighters. These helpful tools assist new students and beginner players but will also assist Mah Jongg teachers as well! How? Let’s set the scene. You have another class of new students. The …
Or like crutches, are they incredibly helpful for as long as you need them? We all know that crutches will get you quickly on the move again and independent until you are comfortable without them. Then we usually save them for future use since they are washable and reusable… right?! So very similarly, Mah Jongg …
Teaching American Mah Jongg has become very creative during this time of careful distancing. Some instructors have moved their classes completely online, some are teaching outside, some are teaching privately, etc. One thing for sure, people want to learn to play this game now more than ever. Perhaps it’s because of the popularity and convenience …
MJ Teachers are Teaching Online and Using Mah Jongg Highlighters. Read More »
“But won’t the other people at the table be able to see what hand I’m playing?” That is the most common question we get from mostly advanced or seasoned players, interestingly enough. The Mah Jongg Highlighters were created for teachers, students and beginner players to build their confidence and remain calm while learning the rules …
Okay, so I’m embarrassed to admit that I was a little late to the game when it came to playing Mah Jongg online. I was definitely intimidated. I’ve only been playing for two years and that’s without having a regular weekly game. I was getting my fill of the game while social distancing, playing Siamese …
Take advantage of this time and practice playing Mah Jongg online with more courage than in your in-person games. What I mean is be brave while playing online. Go for hands on the card that scare you; ones you usually stay away from like Singles and Pairs. Always have a backup hand, though. Use the …
Play SIAMESE MAH JONGG®! “Well that’s great, except I have a hard enough time finding one hand for Mah Jongg much less two”, lamented Someone somewhere. Problem solved! Use Mah Jongg Highlighters. At the start of the Siamese Mah Jongg® game you’ve got two racks full of tiles. You most likely can put together at …
FOR MAH JONGG STUDENTS/TEACHERS. Place a Highlighter on each of the hands that your instructor suggests you watch as you go through the Charleston and pick tiles from the wall. This will allow you to focus on the hands you are developing and it will prevent you from discarding a tile you need for a …
The many ways and reasons to use our Mah Jongg Highlighters! Read More »
Debbie Barnett is highly regarded as a knowledgable leader in the Mah Jongg community. She is the author of the book, Unlocking the Secrets of American Mah Jongg, the creator of the Online teaching school, School of American Mah Jongg. Debbie is the “Teacher” for the FB Group called, Mah Jongg -Ask the Mah Jongg …
Mah Jongg Teachers – Quick Read! My Q&A with Debbie Barnett Read More »
Hi Tina, I delivered the two sets of Mah’s Helping Hand “Sleeve Kits” I ordered to my friends at Mahjongg yesterday, and I think you’ll get a kick out of what transpired. First, so you can follow along, there are three players: A, B, and C. Player “A” had her Sleeve Kit set up with Sleeve on, …
Bought two sets for her friends and “…you’ll get a kick out of what transpired” Read More »
