RULES
The Charleston
Trade spare tiles before play begins. Keep every joker.
| Stage | What you pass |
|---|---|
| First Charleston | Three right, three across, three left. |
| Optional second Charleston | Three left, three across, three right. Any player may stop this round before it begins confirm. |
| Courtesy pass | Zero to three tiles across. Both players pass the lower number offered. |
A blind pass uses incoming tiles you pass on without looking at them. It is allowed only on the third pass of each Charleston: first left or final right.
Keep tiles that help your possible rows. Each arriving pass is a chance to look again and explore another option.
In TileClack, your selected tiles stay highlighted until everyone has chosen, then all passes move together.
Taught in The deal and the Charleston, Choosing tiles to pass.
Teaches on the Learner card · reviewed 2026-09-14