Pull up a chair. The freebies are on me.
Cheat sheets, printables, and playbooks to help you play smarter, laugh louder, and stop squinting at that card. Everything on this page is free. Birdie Mae insisted.
Birdie Mae says… “Here’s the deal, sugar. The Survival Guide is the one where I ask for your email, because I’d love to send you tile tips and the occasional giggle. Everything else below? Grab it and go. No sign-up, no judgment, no quiz at the end.”
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New to the game, or just tired of nodding along like you understand? This one’s for you.
The Mahjong Survival Guide
The guide I wish someone had handed me on night one. Five pages, written like a friend would explain it, with jokes. Because Mahjong should be fun from the very first tile.
- The basics decoded (suits, winds, dragons)
- Calls and scoring, including when to say “Pung”
- A plain-English walk through the NMJL card
- Table etiquette nobody tells you about
- Bonus 2026 card strategy tips
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Cheat Sheets & Printables
Print them, tape them, tuck them in your tile bag. I won’t tell if you peek mid-game.
The Down & Dirty Cheat Sheet
The whole game on one friendly page. Keep it beside you at the table and look like you’ve been playing for years.
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The Joker Rules Cheat Sheet
What Jokers can do, what they can’t, and how to avoid the dreaded side-eye from across the table.
Download the Sheet Read & watch: Let’s Talk Jokers, Baby
The Handy Small Card
A pocket-sized card you can print, trim, and slip into your bag. Our little secret.
Download the CardStrategy Playbooks
For the moment your hand goes sideways and you whisper “now what?” to nobody in particular.
Birdie Mae’s Pivot Hand Playbook
Your first hand isn’t working. Neither is your second. Here’s how to switch gears without panic and keep your poker face (mostly).
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Pivot Like a Pro
The short and sweet companion to the Playbook. Glance, decide, pivot, win. Pearls optional.
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Send her the link. Nothing says “I’m saving you a seat at my table” like a good cheat sheet. And if you haven’t grabbed the Survival Guide yet, now’s your moment.
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