Learn. Play. Enjoy the Game.
Brand new to the game? This is the class for you. Our instructors will demystify the game and breakdown the fundamentals. In this 90-minute session, you will learn how to: identify tiles and suits, read the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card, build the wall and understand the flow of play.
Tailored to beginners who know the basics. (Mahj 101 strongly recommended as a prerequisite!). We will focus on game rules and build independent play skills. In this 90-minute session you will learn how to: read the NMJL card more fluently, understand exposure decisions and play a full round with minimal intervention.
Calling all beginners! This 60-minute beginner refresher session is for you. Have you taken 101 and 102 and still working on your confidence? Come play with like-minded newbies with an instructor on hand to help you understand the rules and play like a boss.
For confident players seeking improvement and looking to elevate their play through strategy, table awareness and defense. This 90-minute session will prepare you to: choose hands strategically, read opponents’ intentions, play defensively and offesively and reduce the dreaded dead hand.
Mini Mahj! Just for Kids
Ages 8–12
Curious about Mahjong? Mini Mahj 1 is the perfect introduction for kids ages 8–12 who want to learn this fast-paced, strategy game that’s been played for generations.
In this 2-hour beginner class, students will learn the basics of American Mahjong in a fun, hands-on environment. We’ll cover the tiles, how to set up the game, and the fundamentals of building hands using a Mini Mahj. Along the way, kids will practice pattern recognition, strategy, and good table etiquette.
By the end of Mini Mahj 1, players will understand how the game works and be ready to start playing with guidance.
Students will learn:
Mahjong tiles and suits
Reading the Mini Mahj
The basics of building a hand
Playing multiple games of “Messy Mahj” - we will have some winners!
Perfect for curious beginners — no experience needed!
Ages 8–12
Ready to take your Mahjong skills to the next level? Mini Mahj 2 is designed for kids who already know the basics and want to build confidence playing full games.
In this 2-hour class, students will practice real gameplay while transitioning from the Mini Mahj card and learning the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card. We’ll learn the Charleston, improve tile organization, and help players start thinking like seasoned Mahj players.
Mini Mahj 2 is all about practice, strategy, and fun at the table.
Students will practice:
Playing full Mahjong games
Choosing and committing to hands
Charleston
Recognizing winning opportunities
Table etiquette and game flow
Perfect for Mini Mahj 1 graduates or kids who already know the basics of American Mahjong.
Ages 8–12
Mini Mahj Open Play is the perfect opportunity for young players to practice their Mahjong skills in a relaxed, social setting. Designed for kids who already know the basics of American Mahjong, this 2-hour guided open play session allows students to play full games while building confidence, strategy, and table experience.
An instructor will be present to help answer questions, offer tips, and keep games moving, but the focus is on playing, practicing, and having fun at the table with other Mini Mahj players.
Open Play is a great way for kids to sharpen their skills, try new hands, and enjoy the game with friends.
Great for kids who:
Have completed Mini Mahj 1 or know the basics
Want more practice playing real games
Enjoy friendly competition and social play
Are ready to build Mahjong confidence
Tiles, racks, and Mahjong cards will be provided. Just bring your game face!