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Tile game glossary
Definitions for pong, kong, chow, meld, joker, okey, Color Cubes, factory, deadwood, and other table terms.
Scope
This glossary covers the fifteen games in the Tilehaus catalog. It is not a complete encyclopedia of every mahjong dialect.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to what people search — for Google, voice, and assistants.
What is a pong in mahjong?
Three identical tiles. Also spelled pung. Any of the other three players may pong a discard. A kong is four of a kind.
What is a joker in Tile Rummy?
A wild that stands in for any tile in a set or run. Replacing it means you must reuse it in the same turn. A leftover joker costs 30 when someone goes out.