“Before the tiles, let's look at the gear. A rack used well keeps your hand private and the table moving.”
Dorothy · The veteranEtiquette
Etiquette
What's in a set
Besides the 152 tiles, most American sets come with four racks (often with pusher arms), a pair of dice, and sometimes chips for keeping score. Each player also brings their own copy of the current NMJL card. Equipment styles vary by maker.
③ Card slot: some racks have one; otherwise keep your card in your lap. Rack styles vary by maker.
See it on the practice card
Fictional training card · NOT the official NMJL card
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Your rack holds 13 tiles during play; the 14th completes a line like this one. Keep the card where only you can read it.
On the real NMJL card: Bring your own copy of the current NMJL card — this practice card is not the real one.
