Does this card use the same rules of play as the National Mah Jongg League?
1270722
Yes. Same rules but it's a whole different ballgame. The biggest challenge is to get seasoned NMJL players to agree to play something new, something I've not been able to do. 'Old schoolers' are stubborn.
1270723
A game played using this card would go by the same basic rules published by the NMJL for how American Mah Jongg is played. This just gives you additional hands that can be created, which vary from the NMJL card, with some really fun twists which is a nice break sometimes from the "official" card. As far as I know, any published card in the U.S. goes by the basic rules of the NMJL. Each group is still free to establish some of their own table rules as they wish.
1270724
Yes but it's more challenging. I would go with national Mahjong League if you are a beginner.
1270725
We are following the same rules when we play with the Marvelous Mah Jongg card.
1270726
The rules are the same but the number combinations are quite different from Mah Jongg. The thing that makes this nice is that it is in large print. However, if you're planning on playing with Mah Jongg enthusiasts, I'd opt for traditional Maj Jongg.
1270727
I had to return mine as my group was playing with another card. Return was smooth.
1270728
Yes, this card uses the same play rules, itonly changes the way you score in the end. The scoring is not the same as the National League.
526947
No. I didn't know there was a difference, but there is. I understand that the Marvelous Mah Jongg is put together by a Houston League. It reads almost like a foreign language it is so different. I kept the cards because some of the more experienced Mahjong ladies in my group would like to try it some time. I am now going to have to purchase the right 2014 card.
1030789
Have the rules changed? In the game we have, the rules say that only a (1) or (2) card gets a pawn out. We have changed that occasionally to make the game go faster, but I didn't know that the rules had changed...
1411949
I forgot to tell you, you WILL need to purchase the mahjong card separately. It changes every year. The 2015 card comes out in April. I use the National Mah Jongg League, Inc. card with my group.
2233750
Yes and no. They are not the same cards at all. The black boxed one is "We Didn't Playtest This: Either". The cards are different, and they can be played together. There is a third as well, called "We didn't Playtest This: Legacies" which is the third in the series, and is my favorite of the series; and is best played with a more consistent group.
1465065
ohoo yeah ....the cards are played the same .... same great game I grew up with ....and my kids grew up with ...this game was purchased for my granddaughter not the new fire and ice version ..as I researched to get the original game ...after reading reviews ....I wanted the game I know and loved to be passed down ....hopes this helps
1404808
Actually, I believe it does not. It's been almost a year since we played, but I remember having to take the money from our old 80's version. Also, check the errata documents. The starting IPC values on the cards for two countries (I think UK and Japan) do not match the actual values. There are some misprints.
2038524
Cards Against Humanity does, and they can be found here: http://s3.amazonaws.com/cah/CAH_Rules.pdf A copy is also included with the game. Basically it plays like Apples to Apples
1731939
I assume you are playing with a group, so you need to buy cards for the current year (unless someone has an extra for you.) As far as I know, there are only 2 kinds of cards made and accepted by Mah Jongg players in the U.S. and Europe, maybe anywhere outside of "the Orient". I like the larger version printed by the National Mah Jongg League because of my eyesight. I went ahead and bought 4 cards so I always have enough for anyone playing with my game set, but regular players should buy and keep up with their own. Just my thoughts here! The cards are produced early in the year and will have the current year's date on them. They will show all of the legitimate "hands" to build and score on. These change every year so expect to buy a new card or cards each year if you plan to play with anyone but the most casual of players. Have fun learning!
1596039
Nope it's just on their Amazon pic, the cards themselves just have LIMITED EDITION and at the bottom left "This card cannot be used in a duel." (that text only applies to regular Konami style tournaments, friendly games and tourney's are free to let you use them)
286966
Every year there are new hands to play. Current hands and rules are dated 2014. Obtain at www.nationalmahjonggleague.org
88931
Yes, but Winning Moves didn't change the cards. However, on their website, there is a page with Rule Clarifications for this game, and they say that you pay $25 for depots... and as much for a skyscraper as you would for a hotel. That doesn't seem right, but it's what the rules are.
451609
Not an expert, but I read the hex size and game pieces remain the same. Only the rules changed a bit with the 5th edition.
821441
I've only used it to play Mah Jongg, but I tested it with some cards and it seemed to work fine. It was very easy to pick up the cards. Hope this helps!
497187
No that doesn't matter. It is a game of strategy and each time you play you figure out some new tactic to help you win. Just know how to use your minor, major, and occupation cards. For me, bonus points are a key to winning the game. There are also video tutorials on YouTube to help you learn the game.
1401080
First you and your 3 friends will need to purchase a 2014 mah Jongg card. You can do so from the haddasah mah Jongg league. The card game is played the same as American tile mah Jongg with 8 flowers and 8 jokers/ wild cards.
286971
There were none. I bought a book on mahjong itself to use it. its also confusing because the Chinese symbols are mixed in and there should have been some explanation on that. I have two strategy books on mahjong that I bought and used before the cards.