Let’s break down the 13579 section on the 2026 National Mah Jongg League card. This is a more structured section that rewards precise play.
In this video, I walk through every hand in the 13579 section, showing you how to build them, where you have flexibility, and where you need to follow the card exactly. This section is more rigid than others on the 2026 card, so knowing when you have options (and when you don’t) is key.
Inside this breakdown:
- Step-by-step walkthrough of each hand in the 13579 section
- Which hands allow flexibility and which must be played as written
We also cover key updates for 2026:
- The Floating Pairs hand (moved from Consecutive Run into this section)
- What that change means for how you approach it
- New winds-based hands now appearing in 13579
- When to pivot within the 13579 section •
- How to maintain flexibility even in a more rigid section
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