Module 05

The Charleston Protocol

This task

Step 1 of 8 + quiz

In a real game: The whole Charleston typically takes 3–5 minutes.

Show real-game timing

“The Charleston is my favorite part. Everyone trades tiles together, so nobody is on the spot.”
Mae · Friendly neighborEtiquette

Official Rule

First Charleston (required)

Pass 3 tiles Right, then 3 Across, then 3 Left. The last pass can be a 'blind pass' of 1–3 tiles you just received.

See it on the practice card

Fictional training card · NOT the official NMJL card

Before passing, pick two possible lines — keep tiles that fit either, pass tiles that fit neither.

On the real NMJL card: The Charleston is official. Which tiles to keep depends on the hands on your real card.