<![CDATA[NMJLOnline FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about the game's features and how to use them]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/ Tue, 19 May 2026 14:03:59 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[How do I select a new card?]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=128 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:53:53 +0000 tsloper_admin]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=128 The card is chosen and set by the host of the table when they start the game. By default, the first time you play, the current card is active. Thereafter, the card you used last is active, so you don't have to select the same card each time you play. When a new card releases in late March to early April, you'll be informed that a newer card is available, but you have to select it to play with it. 

To change the card, you should be in the lobby (that's where you are after you log in). 

[Image: create11-5.png]

1. Tap or click the New Game button.
2. That brings up the Create New Table dialog box.
3. Tap or click where it says "Official Card 202(X)".
4. That drops down a list of cards. Tap or click the card you want to play with.
5. If you're going to play against just bots, it's best practice to click or tap Private Game (the icon is a locked lock).
6. Tap or click the Create button. On the next screen, you will seat bots and/or friends at your table. See https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showt...php?tid=77 

For details as to the other settings on the Create New Table dialog, see https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showt...php?tid=76]]> The card is chosen and set by the host of the table when they start the game. By default, the first time you play, the current card is active. Thereafter, the card you used last is active, so you don't have to select the same card each time you play. When a new card releases in late March to early April, you'll be informed that a newer card is available, but you have to select it to play with it. 

To change the card, you should be in the lobby (that's where you are after you log in). 

[Image: create11-5.png]

1. Tap or click the New Game button.
2. That brings up the Create New Table dialog box.
3. Tap or click where it says "Official Card 202(X)".
4. That drops down a list of cards. Tap or click the card you want to play with.
5. If you're going to play against just bots, it's best practice to click or tap Private Game (the icon is a locked lock).
6. Tap or click the Create button. On the next screen, you will seat bots and/or friends at your table. See https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showt...php?tid=77 

For details as to the other settings on the Create New Table dialog, see https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showt...php?tid=76]]> <![CDATA[How do I call a discard for exposure?]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=122 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:07:44 +0000 tsloper_admin]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=122 Here’s how you call a discard. Remember that discards can only be used for exposures, and exposures are only valid in some cases and for some hands.

  1. To call a tile you would like to claim for exposure, first be certain you're trying to make a legal exposure (a pung, kong, quint, or sextet). A pair, or a grouping made of different tiles (such as NEWS or 2025) is not an exposable grouping. And make sure the hand you're making is an eXposable hand (marked X in the Values column to the right of the hand). If the hand is marked C ("Closed" or "Concealed"), you should not make any exposures.
  2. Click the Call button. It will not be lit for use if you have Safety On and no valid exposures are available.
  3. Next, single-click or tap each tile in your hand that you want to select to become part of the exposure. These tiles will raise up slightly in your hand after being clicked or tapped.
  4. When you have a legal exposure for the card you are playing (combined with the tile you have called), the “Expose” button on the right hand side will light up; see illustration below.* When you have selected all the tiles you want to expose, click the Expose button.
  5. That will add the called tile to your hand and expose it with the tiles you selected. Exposed tiles show up to the left of your hand and are raised up higher than the unexposed tiles in your hand.
  6. To end your turn, discard a tile. 

[Image: exposing.jpg]

*Note:  if the Expose button is not lit but the Mahj button is lit, click or tap Mahj to win. It is not necessary to raise all tiles to declare Mah Jongg.
]]> Here’s how you call a discard. Remember that discards can only be used for exposures, and exposures are only valid in some cases and for some hands.

  1. To call a tile you would like to claim for exposure, first be certain you're trying to make a legal exposure (a pung, kong, quint, or sextet). A pair, or a grouping made of different tiles (such as NEWS or 2025) is not an exposable grouping. And make sure the hand you're making is an eXposable hand (marked X in the Values column to the right of the hand). If the hand is marked C ("Closed" or "Concealed"), you should not make any exposures.
  2. Click the Call button. It will not be lit for use if you have Safety On and no valid exposures are available.
  3. Next, single-click or tap each tile in your hand that you want to select to become part of the exposure. These tiles will raise up slightly in your hand after being clicked or tapped.
  4. When you have a legal exposure for the card you are playing (combined with the tile you have called), the “Expose” button on the right hand side will light up; see illustration below.* When you have selected all the tiles you want to expose, click the Expose button.
  5. That will add the called tile to your hand and expose it with the tiles you selected. Exposed tiles show up to the left of your hand and are raised up higher than the unexposed tiles in your hand.
  6. To end your turn, discard a tile. 

[Image: exposing.jpg]

*Note:  if the Expose button is not lit but the Mahj button is lit, click or tap Mahj to win. It is not necessary to raise all tiles to declare Mah Jongg.
]]> <![CDATA[How do I get people to play with me?]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=121 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:54:51 +0000 tsloper_admin]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=121 How do I get people to play with me?


We're starting off with how to get random people to join you. Then we'll discuss how to get a friend to join you in NMJL Online. 


How to get unknown person(s) to join you (Public table)

To get people to join you, the first thing you need to do is let people know you're looking for players. Send a chat! Maybe even make an invitation on social media! Then create a table so people can join you. Let's discuss how to do both of those things right now... 

[Image: lobby2A.png]

How to send a chat and create a table:

You can open and close the Chat box by clicking or tapping the Chat button at the top of the Lobby screen. 

Type a friendly message indicating you're looking for players. That message is visible to everyone in the Lobby who has their Chat box open. Wait for responses a while before typing another message. Another player might respond with a chat, or might create a table you can join. 
If no one responds to you right away, everyone may already be in a game, or some people may have walked away from their computer temporarily, so don’t be afraid to send out another chat after a while.

Chatting may be the best way to find players to join you. If you want, you can also create a Public game table and leave it open, hoping to entice someone to join you. Don't add bots at this point. A bot-free table might entice better. 

Click the New Game button. That brings up the Create New Table dialog box. 

[Image: create6.png]

Check the settings; select the ones you prefer. (See description of table Game Settings in Join a Public table and make new friends!)  Notice that the table needs to be set to ‘Public Game’ instead of ‘Private Game.’ Click or tap on Create. Because the table is public, now other people in the Lobby can see your new table.

[Image: lobby4.png]

Now it's a matter of waiting. You may have to wait quite a while. 

For more on the above, see Join a Public table and make new friends!

...But there's another way to go, which is to invite one or more friends to join you. 


How to get one or more friends to play with you (Private table)

First, contact your friend(s) by phone or text or email. Make sure they're on NMJL Online and in the Lobby. Create your table as described above.

It can be a Private table if you don't want any random people joining you. 

In the Game Setup screen, find the Room Code at the right side of the screen, above Add Bots.

[Image: setup9Y.png]

Send or tell your friend(s) the room code. Your friend(s) enters the code in the Room Code box in the lobby, and then presses the Join button next to it.

[Image: lobby4bRC.png]

Stay in external conversation with your friend(s) until they show up in your Game. 

[Image: setup9U.png]

And now you and your friend(s) are together. You can continue conversing using the Chat feature. If there are empty seats, you can fill them with bots (AI players). 

Click or tap Add Bot, select a bot type, and repeat as necessary until all four player seats are filled.

[Image: setup9ab.png]


The different Bots are:

Beginner:  Does not consider multiple hand options; eager to make exposures; moves seem random.
Advanced:  Tries to play as well as possible.
Cagey:  Prefers not to expose jokers.
HighScorer:  Prefers to make hands worth more than 25 points.
Open: Avoids Concealed hands.
Gardener:  Prefers to make hands with flowers; is more reluctant to discard flowers.
Defensive: Pays close attention to others' exposures so as not to throw a win.

As you might expect, the Beginner is the weakest player, and Advanced is the strongest.

Once you have a player seated in all four seats, you may click or tap Start Match to start the game!
For more on the above, see Start a game with your friend(s).
]]> How do I get people to play with me?


We're starting off with how to get random people to join you. Then we'll discuss how to get a friend to join you in NMJL Online. 


How to get unknown person(s) to join you (Public table)

To get people to join you, the first thing you need to do is let people know you're looking for players. Send a chat! Maybe even make an invitation on social media! Then create a table so people can join you. Let's discuss how to do both of those things right now... 

[Image: lobby2A.png]

How to send a chat and create a table:

You can open and close the Chat box by clicking or tapping the Chat button at the top of the Lobby screen. 

Type a friendly message indicating you're looking for players. That message is visible to everyone in the Lobby who has their Chat box open. Wait for responses a while before typing another message. Another player might respond with a chat, or might create a table you can join. 
If no one responds to you right away, everyone may already be in a game, or some people may have walked away from their computer temporarily, so don’t be afraid to send out another chat after a while.

Chatting may be the best way to find players to join you. If you want, you can also create a Public game table and leave it open, hoping to entice someone to join you. Don't add bots at this point. A bot-free table might entice better. 

Click the New Game button. That brings up the Create New Table dialog box. 

[Image: create6.png]

Check the settings; select the ones you prefer. (See description of table Game Settings in Join a Public table and make new friends!)  Notice that the table needs to be set to ‘Public Game’ instead of ‘Private Game.’ Click or tap on Create. Because the table is public, now other people in the Lobby can see your new table.

[Image: lobby4.png]

Now it's a matter of waiting. You may have to wait quite a while. 

For more on the above, see Join a Public table and make new friends!

...But there's another way to go, which is to invite one or more friends to join you. 


How to get one or more friends to play with you (Private table)

First, contact your friend(s) by phone or text or email. Make sure they're on NMJL Online and in the Lobby. Create your table as described above.

It can be a Private table if you don't want any random people joining you. 

In the Game Setup screen, find the Room Code at the right side of the screen, above Add Bots.

[Image: setup9Y.png]

Send or tell your friend(s) the room code. Your friend(s) enters the code in the Room Code box in the lobby, and then presses the Join button next to it.

[Image: lobby4bRC.png]

Stay in external conversation with your friend(s) until they show up in your Game. 

[Image: setup9U.png]

And now you and your friend(s) are together. You can continue conversing using the Chat feature. If there are empty seats, you can fill them with bots (AI players). 

Click or tap Add Bot, select a bot type, and repeat as necessary until all four player seats are filled.

[Image: setup9ab.png]


The different Bots are:

Beginner:  Does not consider multiple hand options; eager to make exposures; moves seem random.
Advanced:  Tries to play as well as possible.
Cagey:  Prefers not to expose jokers.
HighScorer:  Prefers to make hands worth more than 25 points.
Open: Avoids Concealed hands.
Gardener:  Prefers to make hands with flowers; is more reluctant to discard flowers.
Defensive: Pays close attention to others' exposures so as not to throw a win.

As you might expect, the Beginner is the weakest player, and Advanced is the strongest.

Once you have a player seated in all four seats, you may click or tap Start Match to start the game!
For more on the above, see Start a game with your friend(s).
]]> <![CDATA[Why wouldn't the computer let me win?]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=105 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:37:23 +0000 tsloper_admin]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=105 This happens in Safety ON mode, where the computer won't let you make a fatal error. 

Most likely, you were trying to do something against the rules, or you misinterpreted the target hand on the card, or there is an error in your hand of tiles. (See examples below.)

In Safety OFF mode, the computer lets you declare mahj just any old time, whether or not the rules allow you to.

It's also possible that another player in your game (a live person, not a bot) didn't notice that he or she needed to Pass on the discard. Check the three-dots indicator by the other players at the table. If someone's three dots are flickering, he or she is "thinking" about whether or not to claim the current live discard. If you're all using the Chat feature, you can ask them to move or press Pass. If you're on the phone with one another as you play, you can ask them to please make a move or press Pass.

Examples why the computer won't let you win:

- Your hand does not match a hand on the card. Perhaps you misinterpreted the color-coding, or you're trying to use a joker as a single or pair.

- Your tiles comprise a Concealed hand, and you have an exposure atop your rack.

When requesting customer support with a "why couldn't I win" question, always include a screenshot.]]> This happens in Safety ON mode, where the computer won't let you make a fatal error. 

Most likely, you were trying to do something against the rules, or you misinterpreted the target hand on the card, or there is an error in your hand of tiles. (See examples below.)

In Safety OFF mode, the computer lets you declare mahj just any old time, whether or not the rules allow you to.

It's also possible that another player in your game (a live person, not a bot) didn't notice that he or she needed to Pass on the discard. Check the three-dots indicator by the other players at the table. If someone's three dots are flickering, he or she is "thinking" about whether or not to claim the current live discard. If you're all using the Chat feature, you can ask them to move or press Pass. If you're on the phone with one another as you play, you can ask them to please make a move or press Pass.

Examples why the computer won't let you win:

- Your hand does not match a hand on the card. Perhaps you misinterpreted the color-coding, or you're trying to use a joker as a single or pair.

- Your tiles comprise a Concealed hand, and you have an exposure atop your rack.

When requesting customer support with a "why couldn't I win" question, always include a screenshot.]]> <![CDATA[Why did the computer let me declare false mahj?]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=104 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:35:19 +0000 tsloper_admin]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=104 If the Mahj button was lit up while your tiles did not form a proper Mah Jongg hand, you must be playing in Safety OFF mode. 

Safety ON mode wouldn't allow you to declare false Mahj. That's why we call it "Safety."

The game's host is the one who chooses whether the table's Safety is ON or OFF.]]> If the Mahj button was lit up while your tiles did not form a proper Mah Jongg hand, you must be playing in Safety OFF mode. 

Safety ON mode wouldn't allow you to declare false Mahj. That's why we call it "Safety."

The game's host is the one who chooses whether the table's Safety is ON or OFF.]]> <![CDATA[Why wouldn't the computer let me call a discard?]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=103 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:33:22 +0000 tsloper_admin]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=103 Either you were trying to do something against the rules, or another player in your game (a live person, not a bot) didn't notice that he or she needed to Pass on the discard. Check the three-dots indicator by the other players at the table. If someone's three dots are flickering, he or she is "thinking" about whether or not to claim the current live discard. If you're all using the Chat feature, you can ask them to move or press Pass. If you're on speaker phone with one another as you play, you can ask them to please make a move or press Pass.

Examples why the computer won't let you call a discard:

- You don't have enough identical tiles to form a legal exposure. Remember that a NEWS is not a kong, and 202X is also not a kong. The game will not permit calling a discard to expose a single or pair. 

- Your tiles comprise a Concealed hand, and you have an exposure atop your rack.

When emailing customer support with a "why couldn't I call" question, always include a screenshot.]]> Either you were trying to do something against the rules, or another player in your game (a live person, not a bot) didn't notice that he or she needed to Pass on the discard. Check the three-dots indicator by the other players at the table. If someone's three dots are flickering, he or she is "thinking" about whether or not to claim the current live discard. If you're all using the Chat feature, you can ask them to move or press Pass. If you're on speaker phone with one another as you play, you can ask them to please make a move or press Pass.

Examples why the computer won't let you call a discard:

- You don't have enough identical tiles to form a legal exposure. Remember that a NEWS is not a kong, and 202X is also not a kong. The game will not permit calling a discard to expose a single or pair. 

- Your tiles comprise a Concealed hand, and you have an exposure atop your rack.

When emailing customer support with a "why couldn't I call" question, always include a screenshot.]]> <![CDATA[How to exchange or redeem a Joker?]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=102 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:31:45 +0000 tsloper_admin]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=102 On your turn, when you are holding 14 tiles (counting any exposures you may have made), just drag one of your tiles over that exposed joker. When you are over the joker, you will see a magnified joker at the left side of the screen. Just drop your tile and the joker is now in your rack!

[Image: redeema.png]

[Image: redeemb.png]

[Image: redeemc.png]

You can redeem multiple jokers in one turn, if you have more than one redeemable tile.

[Image: magnified1.png]

You can redeem a joker in anyone's exposure, even your own, when you are holding 14 tiles.]]> On your turn, when you are holding 14 tiles (counting any exposures you may have made), just drag one of your tiles over that exposed joker. When you are over the joker, you will see a magnified joker at the left side of the screen. Just drop your tile and the joker is now in your rack!

[Image: redeema.png]

[Image: redeemb.png]

[Image: redeemc.png]

You can redeem multiple jokers in one turn, if you have more than one redeemable tile.

[Image: magnified1.png]

You can redeem a joker in anyone's exposure, even your own, when you are holding 14 tiles.]]> <![CDATA[What's that big tile on the left side of the screen?]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=101 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:29:48 +0000 tsloper_admin]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=101 That's our Magnifier feature. During the game, if you mouse over, or tap on, a discard or exposed tile, a magnified image of the tile appears. It's so you can look for jokers, examine the discard floor, things like that. 

If you drag a tile from your hand, the magnifier shows what tile your tile is hovering above at that moment. You can use this to make sure you're over a joker you want to take with your own tile.

[Image: magnified1.png]
]]> That's our Magnifier feature. During the game, if you mouse over, or tap on, a discard or exposed tile, a magnified image of the tile appears. It's so you can look for jokers, examine the discard floor, things like that. 

If you drag a tile from your hand, the magnifier shows what tile your tile is hovering above at that moment. You can use this to make sure you're over a joker you want to take with your own tile.

[Image: magnified1.png]
]]> <![CDATA[The tiles are hard to read!]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=100 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:27:38 +0000 tsloper_admin]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=100 There are two things you can do to make the tiles easier to read!

Method 1: Go to Settings and try out all the Tilesets. Maybe one of those will be more to your liking (especially the Big Numbers tileset).

[Image: tilenumb.jpg]

Method 2: Click or tap on any exposed tile in the discard area or exposed on someone else's rack. That turns on the Magnifier! A magnified version of that tile appears at the left side of the screen.
 
If you play on a touchscreen device, you can just move your finger across the exposures and discards to magnify them. 
 
The Magnifier turns on automatically when you drag a tile from your rack over another tile. This way you can be sure you're over a joker so you can exchange ("redeem") your tile for the joker.

[Image: magnified1.png]
]]> There are two things you can do to make the tiles easier to read!

Method 1: Go to Settings and try out all the Tilesets. Maybe one of those will be more to your liking (especially the Big Numbers tileset).

[Image: tilenumb.jpg]

Method 2: Click or tap on any exposed tile in the discard area or exposed on someone else's rack. That turns on the Magnifier! A magnified version of that tile appears at the left side of the screen.
 
If you play on a touchscreen device, you can just move your finger across the exposures and discards to magnify them. 
 
The Magnifier turns on automatically when you drag a tile from your rack over another tile. This way you can be sure you're over a joker so you can exchange ("redeem") your tile for the joker.

[Image: magnified1.png]
]]> <![CDATA[How do I turn on the Magnifier?]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=99 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:23:49 +0000 tsloper_admin]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=99 If you use a mouse, you can click on any tile in the discard floor or atop another player's rack. A magnified image of the tile will appear at the left side of the screen.
 
If you play on a touchscreen device, you can just move your finger across the exposures and discards to magnify them. 
 
The Magnifier turns on automatically when you drag a tile from your rack over another tile. This way you can be sure you're over a joker so you can exchange ("redeem") your tile for the joker.

[Image: magnified1.png]
]]> If you use a mouse, you can click on any tile in the discard floor or atop another player's rack. A magnified image of the tile will appear at the left side of the screen.
 
If you play on a touchscreen device, you can just move your finger across the exposures and discards to magnify them. 
 
The Magnifier turns on automatically when you drag a tile from your rack over another tile. This way you can be sure you're over a joker so you can exchange ("redeem") your tile for the joker.

[Image: magnified1.png]
]]> <![CDATA[What are the different Bot types?]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=98 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:22:42 +0000 tsloper_admin]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=98 The different Bots are:
 
  • Beginner:  Does not consider multiple hand options; eager to make exposures; moves seem random.
  • Advanced:  Tries to play as well as possible.
  • Cagey:  Prefers not to expose jokers.
  • HighScorer:  Prefers to make hands worth more than 25 points.
  • Open: Avoids Concealed hands.
  • Gardener:  Prefers to make hands with flowers; is more reluctant to discard flowers.
  • Defensive: Pays close attention to others' exposures so as not to throw a win.
 
As you might expect, the Beginner is the weakest player, and Advanced is the strongest.
The bot types are selected by the game's host when setting up the game. 

The bots take on human names according to their bot type:
  • Beginner: Betty, Bianca, Barbara
  • Advanced: Alice, Angie, Andy
  • Cagey: Cindy, Charlie, Claire
  • High Scorer: Hal, Harriet, Helen
  • Open: Opal, Olivia, Octavia
  • Gardener: Gary, Grace, Gloria
  • Defensive: Denise, Debby, Daisy
]]> The different Bots are:
 
  • Beginner:  Does not consider multiple hand options; eager to make exposures; moves seem random.
  • Advanced:  Tries to play as well as possible.
  • Cagey:  Prefers not to expose jokers.
  • HighScorer:  Prefers to make hands worth more than 25 points.
  • Open: Avoids Concealed hands.
  • Gardener:  Prefers to make hands with flowers; is more reluctant to discard flowers.
  • Defensive: Pays close attention to others' exposures so as not to throw a win.
 
As you might expect, the Beginner is the weakest player, and Advanced is the strongest.
The bot types are selected by the game's host when setting up the game. 

The bots take on human names according to their bot type:
  • Beginner: Betty, Bianca, Barbara
  • Advanced: Alice, Angie, Andy
  • Cagey: Cindy, Charlie, Claire
  • High Scorer: Hal, Harriet, Helen
  • Open: Opal, Olivia, Octavia
  • Gardener: Gary, Grace, Gloria
  • Defensive: Denise, Debby, Daisy
]]> <![CDATA[What is this "Replacement Bot" setting?]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=97 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:21:11 +0000 tsloper_admin]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=97 [Image: settingsgeneral.png] If your device becomes disconnected, a bot will temporarily take your place, and play for you, until you reconnect. 
What bot would you like to take over for you in those rare circumstances?

The different Bots are:
  • Beginner:  Does not consider multiple hand options; eager to make exposures; moves seem random.
  • Advanced:  Tries to play as well as possible.
  • Cagey:  Prefers not to expose jokers.
  • HighScorer:  Prefers to make hands worth more than 25 points.
  • Open: Avoids Concealed hands.
  • Gardener:  Prefers to make hands with flowers; is more reluctant to discard flowers.
  • Defensive: Pays close attention to others' exposures so as not to throw a win.
]]> [Image: settingsgeneral.png] If your device becomes disconnected, a bot will temporarily take your place, and play for you, until you reconnect. 
What bot would you like to take over for you in those rare circumstances?

The different Bots are:
  • Beginner:  Does not consider multiple hand options; eager to make exposures; moves seem random.
  • Advanced:  Tries to play as well as possible.
  • Cagey:  Prefers not to expose jokers.
  • HighScorer:  Prefers to make hands worth more than 25 points.
  • Open: Avoids Concealed hands.
  • Gardener:  Prefers to make hands with flowers; is more reluctant to discard flowers.
  • Defensive: Pays close attention to others' exposures so as not to throw a win.
]]> <![CDATA[What is "Auto pass"? How does it work?]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=96 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:18:28 +0000 tsloper_admin]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=96 [Image: settingsgeneral.png]
Auto Pass lets a game move quickly, by not making you think about discards you can't call anyway. 

Let's say you're working on a 2468 hand, and a bot discards a North. Without Auto Pass automatically passing up that discard, you have to press or tap the Pass button, or, if you're using a computer with keyboard, press the Spacebar. 

Auto Pass only works in Safety ON mode. If you're playing Safety OFF mode, you need to use Pass or Spacebar on every discard you don't want to claim. ]]> [Image: settingsgeneral.png]
Auto Pass lets a game move quickly, by not making you think about discards you can't call anyway. 

Let's say you're working on a 2468 hand, and a bot discards a North. Without Auto Pass automatically passing up that discard, you have to press or tap the Pass button, or, if you're using a computer with keyboard, press the Spacebar. 

Auto Pass only works in Safety ON mode. If you're playing Safety OFF mode, you need to use Pass or Spacebar on every discard you don't want to claim. ]]> <![CDATA[The bots play too fast! How do I slow them down?]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=95 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:15:44 +0000 tsloper_admin]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=95 If you don't want the bots to play rapidly after one another so you can examine the discards, you need to play with "Auto Pass" OFF.

Access your Settings by clicking the gear-shaped icon at the upper right corner in the Lobby and in the game. "Auto pass" is on the General settings tab. Just make sure there is no checkmark on "Auto Pass." 

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Now, every time a discard goes out, whether you are allowed to claim it or not, you will have to pass on the discard by pressing Pass or the Spacebar. This effectively "slows down" the bots.]]> If you don't want the bots to play rapidly after one another so you can examine the discards, you need to play with "Auto Pass" OFF.

Access your Settings by clicking the gear-shaped icon at the upper right corner in the Lobby and in the game. "Auto pass" is on the General settings tab. Just make sure there is no checkmark on "Auto Pass." 

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Now, every time a discard goes out, whether you are allowed to claim it or not, you will have to pass on the discard by pressing Pass or the Spacebar. This effectively "slows down" the bots.]]> <![CDATA[How do the timers work?]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=94 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:09:49 +0000 tsloper_admin]]> https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=94 On the game table, there are two timers at the bottom right of the screen near your name.
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These are the primary and secondary timers. Whenever you need to do something to keep the game moving, the primary timer counts down from 5:00 (5 minutes, zero seconds). The primary timer resets to 5:00 every time the game needs you to make a move of any kind. 

The secondary timer can be thought of as "reserve" time. When the primary timer counts down to zero, time begins running down on the secondary (reserve) timer. The secondary timer starts at 5:00 and counts downwards. It stops counting down when you make a move; it does not reset. If the secondary timer reaches zero, you will be replaced by a bot so the other people can continue the game. 

If there are only bots at the table with you, the game does not end when the timers run down. The timers are primarily intended to make sure one player doesn't hold up the game for everyone.]]> On the game table, there are two timers at the bottom right of the screen near your name.
[Image: lowerright.png]

These are the primary and secondary timers. Whenever you need to do something to keep the game moving, the primary timer counts down from 5:00 (5 minutes, zero seconds). The primary timer resets to 5:00 every time the game needs you to make a move of any kind. 

The secondary timer can be thought of as "reserve" time. When the primary timer counts down to zero, time begins running down on the secondary (reserve) timer. The secondary timer starts at 5:00 and counts downwards. It stops counting down when you make a move; it does not reset. If the secondary timer reaches zero, you will be replaced by a bot so the other people can continue the game. 

If there are only bots at the table with you, the game does not end when the timers run down. The timers are primarily intended to make sure one player doesn't hold up the game for everyone.]]>