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Mahj Navigator Video Course
Learn & Play American Mahjong without freezing on your turn
A step-by-step 2026 video course to learn the card, the Charleston and how to play your first hand, at your own pace. Just a game you actually enjoy.
A step-by-step 2026 video course to learn the card, the Charleston and how to play your first hand, at your own pace. Just a game you actually enjoy.
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You already know the feeling...
😵💫
The card changes every year
Just when you finally learned it, NMJL resets the deck.
😰
The Charleston scares you
First left, first across, first right...wait, which pass is this?
👀
You've watched YouTube
YouTube videos seem helpful at first, but then they are not at the table.
😵
The blind pass scares you
You do it, but you're never sure if it was the right move.
😓
You don't want to slow the group
Three people waiting while you try to remember what to do.
It was never about being slow. Nobody ever taught you the part that
happens at the table.
Until now. 👇
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Mahj Navigator
Everything you need to go from complete beginner to confident player.
$189$88
- Step-by-step 8 video lessons — every phase of the game, in the order you actually need to learn it
- Filmed top-down — you see the table exactly as you see your own, so you copy the move instead of guessing
- Lifetime access and free updates — the card changes every April. You won't be starting over.
- Private student community — ask the questions you'd never ask at the table
- Watch on any device — pause it, rewind it, watch it again tomorrow
- Quick Wins Printable PDF Guide — 32-Page Guide to master rapid decision-making, eliminate table anxiety in your next game night.
4.9 from 24 reviews
7 day money-back guarantee
Join Mahj Navigator 2026 and get full and immediate access to
Series of Step-By-Step Training
Watch on your laptop, cast it to your TV, or take it on the go with your tablet. Detailed video walkthroughs, in the order that actually works. Start with the tiles, then the card, then a full game played from your first tile to calling Mahjong.
Nothing to memorise each lesson builds on the one before it.
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Free Sample Lesson
Session 01 • Free Preview
Introduction & Tile Fundamentals
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Private student community
A private community inside the course itself. No extra app, no separate login. Ask the question you'd be embarrassed to ask at your own table. Post a hand and get it checked before your game night. Find someone near you and actually put a table together.
Free Updates, Quiz, Guides & More
Printable reference guides and quizzes after every lesson so you know what stuck before you move on. Lesson summaries are also included every lesson condensed to a page you can reread in two minutes before a game.
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Our Students are saying it works
Finally a beginner course that doesn't treat you like you already know Chinese or competitive terms. Plain English and very practical tips for normal club play.
Five stars! So glad I found this before our community center league starts in September.
The Curriculum
Comprehensive video lessons filmed top-down so you can see the tiles exactly as you would if you were sitting at the table.
Lesson 1
The Tiles & Card Explained
Understand suits, winds, dragons, and how to build the wall without feeling overwhelmed. We'll set the foundation right here.
Lesson 2
Matching the Card to the Tiles
The card stops looking like code. Read a hand line by line, understand what the parentheses are telling you, and see why the same hand can be built from completely different tiles.
Lesson 3
NEW 2026 Hands & Full Card Breakdown
The complete 2026 card, group by group, with everything that changed this year. Not to memorise, but so you know which category to head toward.
Lesson 4
How to Play the Game
A full game from the first tile to calling Mahjong. Building the wall, the
Charleston pass by pass, when you can and cannot claim a discard.
Lesson 5
Strategies for Playing
Once you know the rules, this is how you start winning. Choosing a category, reading the discard pile, using your Jokers well, giving nothing away.
Coming soon
Bonus Lessons & Free Updates
New content added regularly: playing with 2 or 3 players, guest rule variations, and the 2027 card when it drops. Every current student gets them free.
Save $50 today
Mahj Navigator
Everything you need to go from complete beginner to confident player.
$189$88
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Step-by-step video lessons covering all game phases
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Filmed Top-Down to see exactly what to do
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Lifetime access and free updates
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Private student community
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Watch on Any Device (Phone, Tablet, TV)
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Quick Wins Printable PDF Guide
4.9 from 24 reviews
7-day money-back guarantee
Loved by Players Everywhere
Real stories from players who finally unlocked the game and joined local tables.
I was terrified of joining the ladies at my clubhouse because they play so fast. Watched lesson 3 and 4 twice with my morning tea and everything clicked. Played Wednesday without freezing once!!
The Charleston finally makes sense to me. Every book I bought just confused me with arrows and diagrams, seeing the hands move on video was what I needed.
Best money I have spent this year. My daughter bought me tiles for Christmas and they sat in the box for 6 months because the NMJL card looked like hieroglyphics lol. Now I'm hooked.
Short, straight to the point. No fluff. I like that you can pause and rewatch the Joker rules.
Honestly thought I was too old to pick up a new game with so many rules (I'm 68). The top-down view makes it so easy to follow along. Called my first Mahjong last night and everyone cheered!
Great course! Clear voices and you actually see the hands and racks clearly, not far away like on youtube videos.
The card breakdown alone is worth the price. I didn't understand why red numbers didn't mean red dragons lol. Now I get it completely.
My neighborhood group plays every Tuesday. I used to just sit on the couch with a glass of wine and watch because I was scared of messing up their game. Took the plunge with this course over the weekend and sat in as sub this week. Thank you!!
Worth every penny. Clear and patient teaching style.
I bought another pdf guide before this and it was useless. Video is 100x better for mahj. You need to see the tiles being raked and passed in real time.
Such a relief not having to constantly ask 'can I call that tile?' every two minutes. My friends noticed how much faster I played this week.
Super helpful lessons! Streamed it on my iPad right next to my mahjong mat so I could practice the deals along with the video.
Loved module 5 on jokers and exposures. That was where all our table arguments used to happen in our casual group haha.
Very well organized. Even my husband watched a couple modules with me and he actually understood it.
Finally a beginner course that doesn't treat you like you already know Chinese or competitive terms. Plain English and very practical tips for normal club play.
Five stars! So glad I found this before our community center league starts in September.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the course, formats, and access.
Is this course designed for absolute beginners?
Yes, absolutely! We start from complete scratch. We assume you've never touched a tile and have zero knowledge of suits, winds, or dragons. By the end of the 5 lessons, you'll be fully table-ready.
Do I need a physical Mahjong set before taking this course?
No! You don't need your own tiles to begin. You can start the course right away and watch the first lessons without them. We do recommend getting a set early on, though, so you can follow along hands-on instead of just watching.
Which Mahjong version does this course teach?
This course specifically teaches American Mahjong following the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules and card mechanics (including the Charleston, Jokers, and 14-tile winning hands).
Do I need the current year's NMJL card?
While having the current official card is great to follow along, we show the card hands clearly on screen so you can learn the decoding concepts regardless of which card year you own.
How long do I have access to the video lessons?
You get lifetime access! You can watch and rewatch the modules at your own pace, rewind tricky parts, and use it as a refresher whenever you have an upcoming game night.
Can I watch the course on my phone or tablet?
Yes. The platform is 100% responsive and optimized for smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. You can even cast it to your smart TV to follow along at the table.
How are the video lessons filmed?
All gameplay and demonstrations are filmed from a top-down table perspective with hands-on tile movements. You see the board exactly as you would sitting at a real table.
How quickly will I receive access after purchasing?
Immediately. As soon as your order is confirmed, you'll receive instant access via email to start streaming the 5 video modules right away.
What if I get stuck or have questions during the course?
Our team is always here to help. You can reach out directly via email with any rule or gameplay questions.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes! We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee. If you watch the lessons and don't feel significantly more confident at the table, simply email us for a full refund.