Explore Three American Mahjong Training Tools
Hand Builder, Lookup, and Defense are now available in the American Mahjong Practice app.
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American Mahjong Practice
Play more hands in an hour than a whole afternoon at the table. Learn the 2026 NMJL card, sharpen your game, and arrive ready. The original American Mahjong practice app.
Practice More, Win More
Practice at your own speed. No waiting on the rest of the table, no timers, no timeouts — the only time you spend is your own. New or experienced, the more you play, the more your skill and confidence grow.
With the bots off, every hand plays to completion, so you see how your strategy choices actually worked out instead of having the game end early. Switch the bots on for full games against opponents, or take the Daily Challenge — the same tiles for every player, best score wins. However you play, more reps on the 2026 card than you’d get all week.
Learn the New Card
The Matching Hands view shows the closest matching hands and overlapping hands for the tiles you hold. It’s the fastest way to learn the 2026 NMJL card.
Instead of scanning the card line by line, you see exactly which hands your tiles are building toward — and where they overlap — so the new card becomes familiar in days, not months.
Learn the Rules
New players learn the rules fastest by making mistakes. The app coaches you as you play and corrects illegal moves — every mistake becomes a lesson, with no table pressure.
Want the full picture first? Read our free rules of American Mahjong guide, then put it into practice. For live-game advice, see Coaching & Strategy.
Who it’s for
New players
Learn American Mahjong from zero. The app enforces the rules, coaches your moves, and the Matching Hands view teaches the card while you play. No group needed, no scheduling, no pressure.
Experienced players
Get sharp on the 2026 card before your group does. Fast games mean more hands per hour, and the Daily Challenge tests you against the same deal as every other player.
Teachers & groups
A practice partner between lessons. Students arrive at the table already knowing the Charleston, the card sections, and legal exposures — lessons go further.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the app have the 2026 NMJL card?
Yes. American Mahjong Practice is updated every year for the new National Mah Jongg League card. The 2026 hands are available in the app now, and you can switch between years in Settings.
What devices can I play on?
iPhone and iPad from the App Store, Android phones and tablets from Google Play, and Windows PCs through Google Play Games. See the install guides for Apple, Android, and Windows.
Is the app free?
The download is free and you can start playing right away. The current-year hands are unlocked with a one-time purchase or a small monthly subscription — see the Apple or Android install pages for pricing.
I’m brand new. Will the app teach me the rules of American Mahjong?
Yes. The app coaches you as you play and corrects illegal moves, so mistakes become quick lessons instead of table embarrassment. Our written rules guide and coaching pages are free companions.
What is the Daily Challenge Hand?
One random hand each day, the same tiles for every player. Retry as many times as you like — your best score goes on the public leaderboard. Read more on the Daily Challenge Hand page.
Where is American Mahjong Lookup?
Lookup is an online app, not on the app store — this year. You can find it on the eightbam.com/apps page or directly at lookup.eightbam.com.
More Ways to Improve Your Game
Ready to practice?
Download American Mahjong Practice and play your first hand in minutes.
Also on Windows PCs via Google Play Games.