Early 1970s – In My Mahjong Era – Vintage Reproduction American Mahjong Greeting Cards

• SIZE: 4.25″ x 5.5″ 10pt font — NOTE: cards in Mahjong Era packs are slightly smaller than cards sold individually
• FORMAT: Folds open to a playable mah jongg card, slightly narrower and taller than the official NMJL card
• Pick Your Era: This bundle of five cards includes the original “Official Standard Hands & Rules” and back-of-card rules (where available) from 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, and 1974
• Greeting card style: Perfect for gifting & playing
• Faithful to the original content – lovingly re-typeset for clarity, with corrections where applicable
• Reader-friendly design – clean, modern layout that’s familiar to modern players

A Look Back at Mahjong History

MahjForAll vintage reproductions let you experience the evolution of NMJL cards – from the early years to the present. Whether you’re teaching, collecting, or simply curious, this is a hands-on way to explore the game’s rich history.

Did You Know?

• Jokers & Flowers: Early cards included anywhere from 0 to 8 jokers, and 6 to 24 flowers.
• Year Hands: Introduced in 1954, often referencing the previous year until aligning in 1961.
• Zero Tiles: Not seen until 1980! Earlier “0” years (e.g. 1960, 1970) used historical themes or skipped year hands entirely.

Note: This reproduction is provided under Fair Use (per Judiciary Report No. 94-1476) for historical, educational, and cultural preservation purposes. The original version of this material is no longer in print or commercially available. This reformatted version is intended to help mahjong enthusiasts experience and study classic gameplay materials that are otherwise inaccessible.