The Dot suit (circles)

Dots (circles) are one of the three suits in American mahjong: tiles numbered 1 to 9, four of each, 36 in all. Count the circles to read the number. Dots go with the White Dragon, called Soap.

• Count the circles; the 1 Dot is one large circle.
• Four copies of each number: 36 Dot tiles.
• The White Dragon (Soap) belongs with Dots.

Each tile

1 Dot · 2 Dot · 3 Dot · 4 Dot · 5 Dot · 6 Dot · 7 Dot · 8 Dot · 9 Dot

Watch the tiles lesson · Practise naming tiles

Common questions

Are Dots the same as circles?

Yes. Dots are also called circles or balls.

Which dragon goes with Dots?

The White Dragon, which players call Soap.

How do I tell the 1 Dot from the others?

The 1 Dot is a single large circle; for the rest, count the circles.

Other tiles

Bams · Craks · Winds · Dragons · Flowers & Jokers