Side games · A playing-card version of Chinese-style mahjong: a deck that replaces the tiles, with chow, pong, kong and pair scoring rules
Mahjong Mastery Playing Card Game
Also called mahjongmastery; Mahjong Mastery Card Game
Online first-party Shopify shop. Made by two Chinese American founders; no city or street address published on the pages checked.
Category: Side games · A playing-card version of Chinese-style mahjong: a deck that replaces the tiles, with chow, pong, kong and pair scoring rules
Also called: mahjongmastery; Mahjong Mastery Card Game
What it is
Mahjong Mastery is a card game that plays traditional Chinese-style mahjong with a deck of playing cards instead of tiles. It comes with detailed instructions and scoring rules based on a popular playstyle. It was created by two Chinese Americans who grew up playing mahjong with their families.
Who it’s for
Families and friends who want a cheaper, lighter way to play Chinese-style mahjong, travelers, and newcomers learning chow, pong and kong.
Why it’s listed
It is a card variant of mahjong, not a solitaire app.
- Format: mahjong hands are built from cards: one pair plus four sets of chow (three in a row, same suit), pong (three of a kind) or kong (four of a kind).
- Players: made for four; the FAQ says three can play by the same rules, and two-player games usually drop chowing from the other player.
- Price: $24.99 on the shop page (11 reviews shown).
- Discards: laid face-up; only the last discard can be claimed.
Official URL
Home: https://mahjongmastery.com/
FAQs: https://mahjongmastery.com/pages/faqs
Shop: https://mahjongmastery.com/collections/all
Last checked: 2026-10-21
Location
Online shop. No city or address is published on the pages checked.
Notes
- Not American mahjong: it follows Chinese-style rules (chow allowed, no jokers or Charleston), so it does not use the NMJL card.
- No flowers or seasons yet: the FAQ says adding seasons and flowers to the deck is “in the works”.
- Returns: accepted within 30 days; the buyer ships the game back.
- Promotions: a site banner offered free shipping with a code on the check date; not verified at checkout.
- Image: mahjong-mastery.jpg (1841×1353), the shop’s own og:image brand photo (fetched over https).
- Not affiliated with Mahjong Plaza. No purchase or email signup was made.
FAQ
Q: Is this American mahjong?
A: No. It is Chinese-style mahjong in card form, with chow, pong, kong and pair.
Q: Can fewer than four people play?
A: Yes. Three can play by the same rules; two-player games usually leave out chowing.
Q: Does the deck have flowers and seasons?
A: Not yet. The makers say it is in the works.
Q: How much is it?
A: $24.99 on the shop page on the check date.
Q: Can I return it?
A: Yes, within 30 days of purchase.