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Mahjong Cheatsheets
Beginner-friendly Mahjong Cheatsheets for checking the tiles, calls and basic rules while you learn and play.
Free printable CheatSheet
Hong Kong Mahjong
Passed down through generations and carried worldwide by Chinese communities, Hong Kong Mahjong is a lively, social tradition and one of the most widely played forms of Mahjong.
This beginner Cheatsheet helps you recognise the tiles, remember the calls and see how play moves around the table and where to draw tiles from.
- English
- A5 printable PDF
- 2 pages
Current edition: Version 1.0 · October 2026
How to print it
Size
- Select Actual Size or 100%.
- Do not select Fit to page; it changes the intended A5 size.
- Use A5 landscape paper, or centre the artwork on A4 or US Letter paper and trim it.
Double-sided printing
- On A5 landscape paper: Flip on short edge.
- On portrait A4 or US Letter paper: Flip on long edge.
- Print one test sheet first, because printer wording can vary.
Questions or corrections? Let us know
Free printable CheatSheet
Sichuan Mahjong
Rooted in Sichuan’s teahouses and everyday life, Sichuan Mahjong is the most-played variant in mainland China. It is known for its fast pace, lively atmosphere and play that continues after the first winner.
This beginner Cheatsheet helps you recognise the tiles, remember the calls and check the Three-Tile Exchange, Forbidden Suit and winning-hand basics while you play.
- English
- A5 printable PDF
- 2 pages
Current edition: Version 1.0 · October 2026
How to print it
Size
- Select Actual Size or 100%.
- Do not select Fit to page; it changes the intended A5 size.
- Use A5 landscape paper, or centre the artwork on A4 or US Letter paper and trim it.
Double-sided printing
- On A5 landscape paper: Flip on short edge.
- On portrait A4 or US Letter paper: Flip on long edge.
- Print one test sheet first, because printer wording can vary.
Questions or corrections? Let us know