Michele Frizzell #MAHJLIFE
Michele Frizzell #MAHJLIFE
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NMJL Random Pulls 20240826
Mah jongg is the Chinese tile game that requires critical thinking, situational awareness, and social intelligence that took America by storm in the 1920s. One of the most challenging skills to master as an American Mah Jongg player is picking a hand. In this video, we’re going to do random pulls to demonstrate how to find the strength in a dealt hand because that’s where it all begins.
American Mah Jongg wiki article with direct links to videos and helpful resources: mahjlife.com/wiki/american-mah-jongg-article-162/
If you want to do these at home but don’t have a mah jongg set, I highly recommend the White Swan Mahjong Set from Gammon Village tinyurl.com/dej3nwzb
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Between now and the next video, may all your picks be keepers!
Michele Frizzell
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Відео

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Mahjong or Mah jongg is the Chinese tile game that requires critical thinking, situational awareness, and social intelligence. Strategy theory for American style using National Mah Jongg League rules is very different from all other versions because of the categories and components of valid hands published by the league. Watch this video and consider incorporating proclivities and findings shar...
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @mariontor8139
    @mariontor8139 11 годин тому

    I am blown away by your analysis! Thank you!

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE 8 годин тому

      @@mariontor8139 sincerely my pleasure 🤓

  • @4353ike
    @4353ike День тому

    Great examples and explanations

  • @susankilbey4540
    @susankilbey4540 2 дні тому

    Charleston question! If you do not need any tiles passed, should you just pass them on?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE 2 дні тому

      During the Charleston, focus on hand development and pass as defensively as possible with unneeded tiles. If you don't need tiles you received in a pass, pass them on but check to see if you can make changes to mitigate the risk.

  • @suzanneosullivan8183
    @suzanneosullivan8183 2 дні тому

    Would you ever use 2 jokers in an exposure if there is a tile that you need?

  • @joemills5799
    @joemills5799 3 дні тому

    Michele your confidence and ability to clearly and concisely instruct is truly awesome. I am so grateful that you are out here in the world😊

  • @sallyfellows8281
    @sallyfellows8281 3 дні тому

    Thanks! pull 2: 3rd one under 13579 would need jokers but you have your 1bam pair.

  • @hincede
    @hincede 3 дні тому

    Pull 1 why not Winds/Dragons with consecutive run

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE 3 дні тому

      American mah jongg is a game of multiples - every hand on the card requires them. I play and teach to target multiples and keep tiles that can be used with them. In the case of Pull 1, the multiples are 3 dot and white dragons, so I let the 789 tiles go. Also, consecutive run hands in the Winds and Dragons category use Winds, and in Pull 1, there were no winds.

  • @slbren63
    @slbren63 3 дні тому

    my comment was deleted ; (

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE 3 дні тому

      @@slbren63 what was your comment?

  • @beebeeralli2507
    @beebeeralli2507 3 дні тому

    That was so exciting! I have to turn the speed down to follow the game. Being a beginner I always gravitate towards runs and I love that you do the opposite to like numbers. Maybe someday with your help I’ll be able to get a mah jongg against the women I play with that have been playing over 40 years! Thank you for all your explanations. This was so fun❣️

  • @kimiup1852
    @kimiup1852 5 днів тому

    11:20

  • @nancyquigley-bn6rh
    @nancyquigley-bn6rh 6 днів тому

    Top right layout

  • @susankilbey4540
    @susankilbey4540 7 днів тому

    Do you have a series on advanced strategies?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE 7 днів тому

      I surely do! Check out the content in grey lines in the matrix mahjlife.com/wiki/amj-s2-matrix-article-210/

  • @susankilbey4540
    @susankilbey4540 7 днів тому

    Advanced strategies

  • @barbaralevine9048
    @barbaralevine9048 9 днів тому

    Didn’t know you could call mahjong with an E in NEWS. I thought those were all singles

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE 8 днів тому

      @@barbaralevine9048 You can claim a discard to complete a pair or a block of singles (e.g., 112, 2024, NEWS) if you are ready to win 🤓

  • @debstott4100
    @debstott4100 9 днів тому

    Can you use 2 joker for 3 of kind

  • @MargeS-l1w
    @MargeS-l1w 10 днів тому

    enlarge please

  • @joeyduhon6083
    @joeyduhon6083 10 днів тому

    nice

  • @goodfoodladies
    @goodfoodladies 10 днів тому

    pull three. fun to try the 3, 4 7 crack addition hand

  • @cclemmons4
    @cclemmons4 10 днів тому

    In this video, you mention "not passing like numbers or pairs". Aren't they the same thing? Or do you mean, for example, "like numbers" would be 3 or 4 of a kind as opposed to a pair of something? (I'm relatively new player and am trying to learn and improve my knowledge!) Thanks!

  • @LukeShort1854
    @LukeShort1854 10 днів тому

    Hi. Thanks for the video. I'm considering buying my very first physical mahjong set. I'd most likely be playing solo. Is it worth buying a real set to do this?

  • @leengin
    @leengin 10 днів тому

    What should happen, if the minimum is 3 fan and a person said Mahjong, but it is less than 3 fan? Thank you 🥰

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE 10 днів тому

      If a player declares mahjong and does not meet the minimum requirement, the win is not honored and they stop playing. The game continues with the other three players.

  • @user-rh6cy3nq2v
    @user-rh6cy3nq2v 10 днів тому

    enjoyed your take and prefer the last method

  • @hopeskilling7316
    @hopeskilling7316 11 днів тому

    I am a new player. I have a 2024 card so I am unable to follow because you're using a much older card. If I subscribe or join will I get more current instructions?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE 11 днів тому

      I use a timeless mock American mah jongg card in any video that contains the word “lesson.” For videos using the current card, visit mahjlife.com/wiki/direct-links-to-nmjl-lessons-on-youtube-article-192/ for recorded skill builders and mahjlife.com/wiki/amj-s2-matrix-article-210/ for livestreams.

  • @MargeS-l1w
    @MargeS-l1w 12 днів тому

    Your directions are clear and you are easy to follow for this newbie. Thank you. What are the strips used for which you mentioned for sale on Amazon.

  • @doreenmeier6119
    @doreenmeier6119 12 днів тому

    Please send me the info on the 30 day trial.

  • @karenpaulick8601
    @karenpaulick8601 13 днів тому

    I'm still learning and paid for the monthly subscription. Do I need to sign in each time I view your videos? Karen

    • @monamayeux2847
      @monamayeux2847 13 днів тому

      Karen, hi I am Mona, welcome, a member too, no you do not have to sign in each time just remember to hit the thumbs up icon, it helps Michele.

  • @CTigg
    @CTigg 14 днів тому

    At 52.47, Joe Curtis was ready to win with a 6 Bam. You said he didn’t have a hand. Four flowers, four 4 Dots, four 6 Bam, and 2 & 4 Craks is the evens multiplication hand on the left.

  • @Robtmmartine77
    @Robtmmartine77 15 днів тому

    Thank you for the videos, they are very informative and clear. The link to the reference is broken. Is there another way to access it. Thanks again.

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE 14 днів тому

      mahjlife.com/wiki/mahjong-competition-rules-article-167/

    • @Robtmmartine77
      @Robtmmartine77 14 днів тому

      @@MAHJLIFE Thank you so much.

  • @karensupernaw60
    @karensupernaw60 15 днів тому

    Why declare one Manning and not wait for second to declare?

  • @judypotashnick6299
    @judypotashnick6299 15 днів тому

    What do you mean by “joker bait”?

  • @maryannh3317
    @maryannh3317 15 днів тому

    My mahjong set has seasons, too. How do those play into the game?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE 15 днів тому

      @@maryannh3317 All mahjong sets come with Flower tiles. There are two sets of Flowers, Seasons (1 SUM, 2 SPR, 3 AUT, 4 WIN) and Flowers (1 PLUMB, 2 ORCHID, 3 CHRYS, 4 BAMBOO). For Asian styles, the Flowers are bonus tiles and are not part of the 14-tile hand. If a player has a Flower and it is the same number as their seat for any given hand (1 EAST, 2 SOUTH, 3 WEST, 4 NORTH), they will get additional points if they win. For American mah jongg, the Seasons and Flowers together are called "Flowers". The numbers and letters on the Flowers do not matter. If a hand calls for a Flower, indicated by an F, any Flower tile will do. Many times, sets will come with extra Flowers, Jokers, and blank tiles. Just be sure that you use only 8 Flowers and 8 Jokers. mahjlife.com/wiki/handling-flowers-article-12/

    • @maryannh3317
      @maryannh3317 13 днів тому

      @@MAHJLIFE thank you!

  • @melberm2662
    @melberm2662 16 днів тому

    Excellent Instruction! Love it❤

  • @RobinHanna-h8p
    @RobinHanna-h8p 16 днів тому

    Have a friend trying to learn and shared with her. Picking a hand is the hardest thing for beginners. Thanks!!

  • @martipierce1350
    @martipierce1350 16 днів тому

    Deflection

  • @mariadelcarmenzavalagonzal3502
    @mariadelcarmenzavalagonzal3502 16 днів тому

    Why did you let three green dragos go?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE 16 днів тому

      38:45 There was potential for Quint #4 using the pung of green dragons, but it was a long shot because I had only one flower, one joker, and little multiples with number tiles. So, I gave up the pung of green dragons because I was focused on a hand with no gaps and two pair, Consective Run #3-1.

  • @gretchen8031
    @gretchen8031 17 днів тому

    Interesting, but not really helpful yet. More aspirational. I'm at the beginner stage where I am desperately trying to figure out my own hand much less anyone else's. .

  • @sandrarose5917
    @sandrarose5917 17 днів тому

    What did you say to hit to get notified when you wil be on?

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE 17 днів тому

      The little gray bell - then click ALL for notifications :)

  • @jayplaysmahjong
    @jayplaysmahjong 17 днів тому

    I like the livestreaming every weekday. I dont think it gets boring to watch. I could watch mah jongg 24/7 if I had the time 😂 And I think forcing to fill out the card is a fun idea!

  • @mariepeterson7154
    @mariepeterson7154 17 днів тому

    The hint squares keep hiding the tiles when you are moving them to select. I have to keep backing up to see what's going on behind those "tiles".

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE 17 днів тому

      Hi Marie. I'm confused about what you are having trouble seeing. Can you rephrase, please?

  • @enriquemartinez5213
    @enriquemartinez5213 18 днів тому

    Hello Michele, could you please send me the information about the game on line. I’m a very happy follower of your channel.

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE 17 днів тому

      I’m happy to hear that you are interested in playing at Mahjong Time. Please visit my website for details about the 30-day VIP trial and how to get started. mahjlife.com/mahjong-time

  • @pamjones6641
    @pamjones6641 19 днів тому

    If you need 3 flowers can you use knocked to make 3

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE 19 днів тому

      If "knocked" means jokers, yes. No matter the symbol tile, you can use jokers in any block of three or more identical tiles (e.g., pung, kong).

  • @pamjones6641
    @pamjones6641 19 днів тому

    Can you use knocked for fflowers

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE 19 днів тому

      If "knocked" means jokers, yes. No matter the symbol tile, you can use jokers in any block of three or more identical tiles (e.g., pung, kong).

  • @MAHJLIFE
    @MAHJLIFE 20 днів тому

    CORRECTION: 10:46 Little Four Winds and Big Four Winds are limited hands per Mahjong Wikidot variations 1 and 2 mahjong.wikidot.com/rules:hong-kong-old-style-scoring.

  • @Pamgarrison-vu1ol
    @Pamgarrison-vu1ol 21 день тому

    What did you call the four winds "set?"

    • @MAHJLIFE
      @MAHJLIFE 20 днів тому

      @@Pamgarrison-vu1ol in some hands, the winds spell NEWS.

  • @charlottefranklin3564
    @charlottefranklin3564 21 день тому

    Pull 3 - I saw lots of evens. why didn't you pick an even hand? Thanks!