Mahjong Rules for Beginners
Follow the flow of an actual hand while learning tile types, winning shapes, basic yaku, calls, and how to declare a win.
MemoJong Strategy Guides
Riichi Mahjong Strategy & Score Tracking Guides
Don't rely on guesswork—improve through data-driven tracking.
From game tracking and profit settlement to score calculations and tactical analysis. Clear explanations, practical examples, and step-by-step hand diagrams designed to help players excel at the table.
Clear, Step-by-Step Guides for Every Player
The MemoJong Guide offers practical insights for all players—whether you use our app, paper scorecards, or spreadsheets. From beginner rules to local variations and advanced push-fold defense, explore actionable guides to elevate your game.
Beginner Essentials
Learn the Basics from Scratch
Master fundamental rules step by step—from tile suits and hand structures to basic Yaku, calls, and game progression.
Settlement & Rules
Master Settlement & Balance Rules
Learn exact calculation steps for Uma, Oka, rates, chips, and table fees for accurate post-game balance tracking.
How to Calculate Riichi Mahjong Results
Use a four-player example to calculate final points, uma, oka, conversion rates, chips, and table fees in the correct order.
Three-Player Mahjong Results Guide
Confirm the table rules, then calculate sanma points, game points, conversion rates, chips, and table fees separately from four-player records.
Performance Tracking
Choose the Right Tracking Method
Compare paper scorecards, Excel spreadsheets, and dedicated mobile apps to find the best tool for your group.
Choosing a Mahjong Record-Keeping Tool
Compare paper, Excel or spreadsheets, and dedicated apps by input effort, rule support, analysis, sharing, and backup options.
Mahjong Average Placement & Performance Stats
Learn how to read average placement, first-place rate, last-place rate, and game count together to identify strengths and weaknesses.
Score Calculation
Master Scoring Step by Step
Learn Fu calculations, Han values, and Dealer vs. Non-dealer payment splits with easy-to-follow steps.
Riichi Mahjong Score Calculation Guide
Master basic scoring flow, Fu calculations, and payment division formulas alongside limit hand reference tables.
Yaku & Strategy
Sharpen Tactical Decision-Making
Improve your win rate with deep dives into Yaku conditions, tile efficiency (Ukeire), and push-fold defense against Riichi.
Complete Riichi Mahjong Yaku List
Explore yaku by han value, closed-hand requirements, and changes after calls, with clear diagrams of representative winning hands.
Introduction to Tile Efficiency
Understand Shanten count, effective tiles (Ukeire), and 5-block theory to build winning hands faster.
Push-Fold & Defensive Strategy Guide
Master Genbutsu, Suji, and Kabe (No Chance) safety reads, and evaluate push-fold decisions based on hand value and scores.