Introduction to Mahjong at Maplewood Public House

This event is perfect for beginners with no mahjong experience or returning players who need a refresh of the rules and game play.
About this Event

Learn to Play Mahjong!

Come join us at Maplewood Public House in Glen Ellyn for a fun-filled evening of learning how to play American Mahjong! In this beginner-friendly lesson, you'll learn the fundamentals of American Mahjong. We will walk you through the Charleston, how to decode the National Mahjong League Card (NMJL) Card, and the steps to creating a winning hand. Come ready to learn, have fun, and discover why Mahjong will be your new favorite hobby!

No experience or equipment needed. We will provide all game materials for use during the lesson and instruction guides to take home. Each table has their own instructor to answer questions during the course of game play.

Arrive early to enjoy dinner. The menu can be found here.

Your ticket includes a 5 oz draft beer or a soda.

Important things to note:

• Arrive up to a half hour prior to the event to get your drink and get settled. We will start promptly at 6:30.
• If you're signing up with friends, we'll do our absolute best to seat you together but we can't make any guarantees.
• All ticket sales are final but you may transfer your ticket to a friend - just let us know!
• Only tickets sold through Eventbrite will be honored.

Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Check in & order a drink (one 5 oz pour or soda included)
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Overview & introduction to the tiles, rules and the Charleston
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Game play