On the Card
A close reading of what the 2026 card rewards
The Salt Lake Mahjong Club breaks down which tiles this year’s card leans on, and why holding your 6s and Flowers pays off.
In an analysis of the 2026 NMJL card, the Salt Lake Mahjong Club reports that the number 6 appears in 272 of the card’s 678 hand variations, and advises players to hold their 6s and Flowers. The post, by Katie Poulsen, frames it as the card’s defining principle this year.
It is a useful reference for intermediate players weighing which tiles to keep early. The Order of the Tile is not affiliated with the Salt Lake Mahjong Club and links to the original analysis.