Mah Jongg 101: The Paperback Edition Vol 2
Schedule
Thu May 28 2026 at 06:30 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The Noble Capybara Bookstore & Gift Shop | Lisle, IL
A beginner‑friendly intro to American Mah Jongg, hosted among the cozy bookshelves of The Noble Capybara. Perfect for first-timers!About this Event
Spend an evening learning American Mah Jongg in the cozy, book‑lined charm of The Noble Capybara.
You’ll learn everything you need to get started: the tiles, the NMJL player card, dealing, the Charleston, and all the beginner essentials. Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles as you play and learn in a friendly, no‑pressure setting.
Ticket Includes:
- Two instructors on site for this 2.5 hour session, offering step‑by‑step guidance and plenty of individual attention for new players
- All Mah Jongg game pieces, cards, and learning resources available for use during the event
- One complimentary glass of bubbles
Agenda
6:15pm - 6:30pm Player Arrival
- Get your complimentary beverage and find a seat.
6:30pm - 9:00pm Mah Jongg 101
- Brief History of Mah Jongg
- Materials, Objectives and Tiles
- Reading the NMJL Card
- Practicing Hands
- Setting up the Game
- Dealing
- The Charleston
- Game Play
Please keep the following in mind:
- With limited seating, all sales are final.
- Only tickets purchased directly through this Eventbrite link will be honored to ensure everyone’s safety.
- Mah Jongg works best in groups of four, so if your plans change, kindly give us a 48‑hour heads‑up so we can rebalance tables.
- This event requres a minimum of 8 attendees and a maximum of 20.
Where is it happening?
The Noble Capybara Bookstore & Gift Shop, 6464 College Road, Lisle, United StatesUSD 71.21


















