ABOUT MAHJONG
everyone is talking about.
The stylish social game
Four players. 152 tiles. A yearly card. And the best two hours you'll spend all week.
What is American Mahjong?
American Mahjong is a social tile game played by four players that combines strategy, luck, and pattern recognition. Using a yearly card from the National Mah Jongg League, players build hands by drawing and discarding tiles.
But the real heart of the game is the circle of women around the table - the laughter, the stories, the connections that form over a shared love of tiles.
Why Mahjong, why now?
A game with centuries of history
Mahjong has brought people together for centuries, evolving into 40+ styles worldwide. Each version has its own flair - but the heart is always the same. Strategy, tradition, and connection. You've seen it in Crazy Rich Asians, The Joy Luck Club, even Mrs. Maisel. And now you see it at a table near you!
Why is it everywhere?
Mahjong isn't just a game - it's a movement. The National Mah Jongg League's American version has been bringing players together since the 1930s, and the tradition keeps growing. A new generation of women is discovering what their grandmothers already knew.
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Ready to find out what all the excitement is about?
Master Your Mahjong offers beginner-friendly American Mahjong lessons in St. Petersburg and throughout the Tampa Bay. Private lessons, group classes, and social Mahjong events are available for new players.