Symbol Tiles (Article ID 101)

Abstract:  Symbol tiles also referred to as natural tiles are all tiles except for Flowers and Jokers. 

Question from a player:  What is a symbol tile? 

 Answer from the NMJL:  Symbol Tile, “(Also referred to as a Natural tile) – Any tile other than a Joker.”

Source:  Mah Jongg Made Easy 2020 page 33 https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org

Other answer from the NMJL:

“A symbol tile is any tile in the game with the exception of the flowers and jokers.”  

Source:  National Mah Jongg League Bulletin Q&A (1977 page 4, 1978 page 4, 1979)