Last Spot! Learn to Play Mah Jongg
Ready to finally learn Mah Jongg? Our Beginners 3-day Series makes it fun, social, and easy to get started. Whether you’ve only watched from afar or never touched a tile, this class will have you playing with confidence.
What you’ll learn:
The fascinating history and structure of Mah Jongg
How to recognize and use the tiles
How to read and understand the official scorecard
Game setup, tile exchange, and beginner strategy
Guided practice with plenty of hands-on play
Mah Jongg Card Included
July dates: Ready to finally learn Mah Jongg? Our Beginners 3-day Series makes it fun, social, and easy to get started. Whether you’ve only watched from afar or never touched a tile, this class will have you playing with confidence.
What you’ll learn:
The fascinating history and structure of Mah Jongg
How to recognize and use the tiles
How to read and understand the official scorecard
Game setup, tile exchange, and beginner strategy
Guided practice with plenty of hands-on play
Mah Jongg Card Included
July dates:
Afternoon Series
Monday, July 6, 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
Monday, July 13, 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
Monday, July 20, 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
Location: Sag Harbor
Price: $300
No pressure, no pros, just a welcoming space to shuffle, build, and connect. Mah Jongg & Mingle is your chance to play, learn, and maybe even find your new favorite ritual. Tiles may click, friendships definitely will.
Discover the timeless charm of Mah Jongg, a tile-based game that traces its roots back to 14th-century China and gained popularity in the West during the 1920s. In this beginner-friendly series, you’ll learn how to play American Mah Jongg, a version known for its strategic play, Jokers, racks, and the annually updated “Hands and Rules” card from the National Mah Jongg League.
Over the course of three weekly sessions (2 hours each), you’ll learn:
The history and structure of the game
How to recognize and use the tiles
How to read and understand the official scorecard (required to play)
Game setup, tile exchange, and strategies for choosing a hand
Beginner-level play with hands-on practice and guided instruction
By the final session, you’ll be confidently playing the game and making decisions based on both skill and luck, the heart of what makes Mah Jongg so engaging. All materials are provided, except for the score card, which can be purchased separately through the National Mah Jongg League.