American Mah Jongg

Learn to play this fun and fascinating game that combines a Chinese set of tiles with American rules and strategy. You will need your own official 2026 National Mah Jongg League card, which can be purchased when you register.

Beginner: We will cover the fundamentals of the game, progressing through familiarity with the tiles, building the wall, understanding the Charleston series of tile exchanges, and learning the hands. 

Advanced Beginner: For players who already know the basics of how to play and want to develop skills and confidence or just need a refresher. We will focus on choosing a hand, keeping your options open, and refining knowledge of the rules. Gain speed and mastery as you increase your knowledge of the game.

Intermediate Strategy & Supervised Play: For confident beginners and intermediate players ready to move beyond the basics. Topics include defensive strategy such as reading passed and discarded tiles, improving hand flexibility, and making effective Charleston adjustments. Apply these skills in relaxed, supervised gameplay designed to build confidence and strengthen decision-making.