S26S-133 American Mah Jongg 101
Stillwater | Registration opens 1/6/2026 12:00 AM CST
Learn the fundamentals of American Mah Jongg with confidence and clarity. In this class, you'll gain a step-by-step understanding of how the game is played—from setting up to calling “Mah Jongg!”
Start with the END Goal in Mind: Learn what a winning hand looks like.
Tiles: Recognize and name the various types of tiles and what they mean.
The Card: Learn to read the National Mah Jongg League card to avoid a 'Faux Jongg'.
Building the Wall and Dealing: Understand how the wall works and dealing the tiles correctly to each player.
The “Journey” to Finding a Fine Line: Develop your hand thoughtfully—balancing luck and logic.
The Charleston: Practice the all-important tile exchange that sets up your game.
Pausing and Calling for a Tile: Learn the rules for calling and how to make exposures strategically.
Maintaining the Pace of Play: Keep the game fun, respectful, and moving forward.
- NOTE: for those who already have American Mah Jongg cards from this year (purchased on or after April 14, 2025), please call the office before you enroll so we can waive this fee; we cannot refund the $15 materials fee if you enroll online without calling the office).