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Scenario Check: Deal Counts

Can you catch a tile-count problem before play gets messy?

Table scenarios0/3

Each question is a real table moment. Decide first, then read the explanation.

1Rule check

You are not East. The deal ends and you count 14 tiles. Is that normal?

2Rule check

Why does East start with 14 tiles?

3Table sense

The deal is not finished, but you start moving and sorting your tiles. Is that table-ready behavior?

Table tips
  • ✓Non-East players start with 13 tiles.
  • ✓East starts with 14 tiles and makes the first discard after the Charleston.
  • ✓If your count feels wrong, stop and count before regular play begins.