Mahjongg Fundamentals
Learn the magic of Mahjongg
Mahjongg Fundamentals Class Description
Who it’s for
Beginners and people who are early in their Mahjongg journey who want to learn how to play this wildly popular game in a welcoming, supportive environment. Have fun with like-minded people while challenging your brain as you learn and play!
Class objectives
Learn the object of the game, how the official National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) Card is used and how the tiles align with the card.
Discuss hand variations of the official card and how those variations can affect player decision-making and potential success.
Understand the rules and basic strategies for success.
Review the steps of play, and how to complete each, and begin hands-on practice building the walls, choosing East, dealing, racking/organizing, the Charleston, how and when to pick a hand, when to pivot and how to play offensively and defensively.
What to expect
Elevated learning experience. A 6-hour, two-part class, including instruction and practice play with beautiful, high-end tiles, racks, and mats.
Luxurious environment. Classes are held in a comfortable, quiet, elegant space. Classes are capped at 12 participants, and tables are in different rooms to improve focus. Chocolates, water and soft drinks will be offered, too,
Exclusive, free pop-up games. Your learning journey continues with pop-up Mahjongg games 2-3 times a month FREE and open exclusively to class alumni.
Comprehensive learning guide. Your take home bundle includes the current annual NMJL card, an extensive handout complete with rules, basic tips, strategies, and curated resources, and a small gift to remember your mahjongg experience!
Mahjongg Fundamentals pricing
$175
Class includes participation in two 3-hour sessions (designed to be taken on subsequent days), the most current annual NMJL card, an extensive handout (complete with rules, basic tips and strategies for success, relevant curated links for Mahjongg resources) and a small gift to remember your mahjongg learning experience. This will book both sessions for you.
In Session 1 you learn the basics to play: the purpose, card, rules, steps of the game and strategies for success. In Session 2 you will experience the steps of the game from beginning to end, practice that gnarly Charleston (yes, it is a tad complicated!) and learn about strategies for ongoing success.