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A welcoming, two-part beginner series designed to teach you the fundamentals of American Mahjong and get you confidently to the table.
Our Mahjong 101 series is perfect for complete beginners or anyone looking to build a strong foundation in the game. Across two thoughtfully structured sessions, we’ll guide you step-by-step—from understanding the tiles and reading the NMJL card to building hands and learning the flow of gameplay.
Each session builds on the last, giving you time to absorb the material, ask questions, and practice in a supportive, small-group setting.
By the end of the series, you’ll feel confident reading the card, understanding gameplay, and joining a Mahjong table with ease.
No experience required—just come ready to learn, laugh, and fall in love with the game.
The objective and flow of American Mahjong
Tile categories and suits
How to read and use the NMJL card
How to build a winning hand
The Charleston and basic gameplay rules
Tips for strategy and calling tiles
Two guided lesson sessions
Dinner and a drink at each session
Full Mahjong sets ready to play (tiles, racks, mats, dice, NMJL cards)
Expert instruction from House of Sparrow
A warm, small-group learning environment
Complete beginners
Anyone who has always wanted to learn Mahjong
Players looking for a strong foundation before joining guided or open play
A welcoming, two-part beginner series designed to teach you the fundamentals of American Mahjong and get you confidently to the table.
Our Mahjong 101 series is perfect for complete beginners or anyone looking to build a strong foundation in the game. Across two thoughtfully structured sessions, we’ll guide you step-by-step—from understanding the tiles and reading the NMJL card to building hands and learning the flow of gameplay.
Each session builds on the last, giving you time to absorb the material, ask questions, and practice in a supportive, small-group setting.
By the end of the series, you’ll feel confident reading the card, understanding gameplay, and joining a Mahjong table with ease.
No experience required—just come ready to learn, laugh, and fall in love with the game.
The objective and flow of American Mahjong
Tile categories and suits
How to read and use the NMJL card
How to build a winning hand
The Charleston and basic gameplay rules
Tips for strategy and calling tiles
Two guided lesson sessions
Dinner and a drink at each session
Full Mahjong sets ready to play (tiles, racks, mats, dice, NMJL cards)
Expert instruction from House of Sparrow
A warm, small-group learning environment
Complete beginners
Anyone who has always wanted to learn Mahjong
Players looking for a strong foundation before joining guided or open play