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American Mahjong Defense

American Mahjong Defense

What Hand Are They Playing?

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12 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 21 Mar 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 12, 2021
  • April 24, 2025

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Eight Bam LLC
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Test your American Mahjong knowledge by guessing your friend's hand based on exposed tiles. Progress through levels by correctly identifying the complete pattern. Optional rules for singles and pairs are available, with jokers used exclusively in quints.

✓Guess exposed Mahjong hands
✓Optional singles and pairs rules
✓Randomly generated patterns
✓Jokers used in quints
✓Score based on accuracy and speed
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What's New in American Mahjong Defense

5.1

April 24, 2025

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User reviews

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Fun

Fun way to learn the NMJL card.
NagemallNagemall

Learn the card with this

When the new card arrives from NMJL I play this to learn the card. Then later I play it without using the card to see how well I can spot a hand. Love it!
ThisIsUs FanThisIsUs Fan

Response from developer

Exactly :) Thanks for the great review!

Newbie Training

This app is so helpful as I
Learn the hands on the 2025 card.
Thank you
Kitn73Kitn73

Response from developer

You’re welcome :). Thanks for the great review!

Great app

Updated for 2025 card. Excellent
Skill builder to learn new card and to recognize opponent hands.
bookmaidbookmaid

Response from developer

Great review. Thanks!

Best way to learn the card!

This is by far the best app for learning the hands on the card! My third using this app! Love it!
words4freecoinswords4freecoins

Response from developer

Thank you for the great review!

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FAQ

What is American Mahjong Defense?

American Mahjong Defense is a game where you guess the complete Mahjong hand your friend is playing based on a few exposed tiles. You tap tiles to complete the pattern, aiming for the highest score.

How do I play the game?

You'll see some exposed tiles and need to guess the missing ones to form a complete Mahjong hand. Tap tiles in the lower rows to complete the pattern. The game uses patterns from the 2021 NMJL card, excluding concealed hands.

Are there any special rules or jokers?

Yes, singles and pairs rules are optional. Jokers are used exclusively in quints. The game scores points starting from 10 and counting down for each missed tile.

Is this app free to play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. It does not contain any in-app purchases or advertisements.

What if I need help or have a question?

For any questions or issues, you can contact support at support@eightbam.com. It is recommended to include screenshots if possible to help diagnose the problem.