Mahjong 102 - Guided Play at Maple Leaf Coffee House

Come play, ask your questions, and become a stronger mahjong player - all while meeting other players over coffee and treats! Let's play!
About this Event

Ready for more mahjong? Join us at Maple Leaf Coffee House for a morning of American mahjong! Come play, get strategy advise, and meet other mahj enthusiasts. Lisa from Blue Tiger Mahj Club will bring all mahjong materials - gather your mahj friends and join us for a morning of mahj!

••• Please bring your National Mah Jongg League card if you have one •••

Note that this event is for players who have already taken Beginner Mahjong 101 or those who already know how to play American mahjong and are looking for guidance

Ticket Price Includes (When you purchase a ticket, you are helping to support two small businesses! Thank you so much in advance!):

• All game supplies and accessories provided for use during the session

• Coffee drink from Maple Leaf Coffee House (please let staff know when ordering that you are there for mahjong so they don't charge you)

• Baked goods provided for players in our mahjong space

No outside food or drinks please

Agenda

9:45 - 10:00am • Player arrival, order your coffee (tell them you are here for mahjong), join us in the back room to play

10am - 10:30am • Overview of NMJL card, especially sections not covered in Mahj 101

10:30am - 12pm • Mahjong Guided Play (as many games as you can fit into the 2 hrs)

Players: Please finish up your final game around 12pm

Looking for more ways to learn and play American mahjong? Visit my website at www.bluetigermahjclub.com to learn about all of my upcoming events, mahjong game supplies, and more!

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About Lisa, Blue Tiger Mahj Club Founder & Instructor :

I first entered the world of mahjong while living as an expat in Singapore some 15 years ago. What began as a social outlet quickly became a meaningful cultural experience. Immersed in a community deeply influenced by Chinese culture, I discovered that mahjong was far more than a pastime—it was a bridge to connection, history, and belonging.
After returning to the US, I learned American mahjong with my mom and soon began teaching family and friends. As the game grew in popularity, I combined my passion for mahjong with my love for teaching, formally launching my business in 2024 to grow the mahjong community in the western Chicago suburbs. I have since taught 3,500+ players in our area!
As a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in teaching, I draw on my background as a teacher to make mahjong approachable and engaging. I carefully break down complex concepts into simple, step-by-step lessons that help students gain confidence and understanding. I believe anyone can learn and love this game! My mission is to bring people together through mahjong - building friendships and lifelong connections one tile at a time! 🩷🀄️

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Important Things to Note:

**Due to limited capacity, all ticket sales are final.

**Tickets are non-transferrable to another date and only tickets sold through this Eventbrite link will be honored. This is to protect you from scams.

••••We will start to play as soon as tables begin to fill up. Players should plan to finish their final game around 12pm that afternoon.