One-Day Pop-Up Beginner Mahjong

Saturday 12th or Sunday 13th — date will be set once 4 players are confirmed

Short on time but ready to learn Mahjong?

Our One-Day Intensive is designed for busy people who want to learn American Mahjong without committing to a two-day class.

Learning Mahjong in one day is ambitious — but with focused instruction and plenty of hands-on practice, you'll learn the fundamentals you need to sit down at a table and start playing.

During this five-hour intensive, we'll cover:

• Mahjong tiles, racks and basic terminology

• How to read and use the NMJL card

• Building and recognizing hands

• The Charleston

• Picking, discarding and calling tiles

• Jokers and exposures

• Table etiquette

• Winning a hand and the basics of scoring

• Plenty of hands-on practice throughout the class

And then the real learning begins.

Mahjong is a game you learn by playing. That's why your class doesn't end when you walk out the door.

Guided Play sessions are available as a follow-up to your lesson, giving you a chance to practice what you've learned, ask questions, work through those “Wait... what am I supposed to do now?” moments, and build confidence at the table — without having to schedule another formal lesson.

Come for the intensive. Stay for the Mahjong.

What's included

• Five hours of instruction and hands-on practice

• Mahjong tiles, racks and playing materials provided for use during class

• Beginner reference materials

• Light refreshments

• 2026 NMJL card available as an add-on

No previous Mahjong experience is necessary.

Pop-up price: $75 per person