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Course Description

Mahjongg is a tile-based game that boosts cognitive function, memory, and focus while promoting social interaction. In this introductory class, I’ll review the rules of the American version, answer questions, and explore common challenges. Participants will play the game, discuss strategies, and receive resources to continue learning.

Course Outline

  • Introduction. Review a  brief history of the game. Hands-on review of tiles and suits, rule cards and hands. Discuss combinations, use of jokers, melds, colors and vocabulary. Demonstrate wall set up, Charleston, and order of play. Practice drawing, racking, discarding, and calling.
  • Review Basics. Review concepts from introduction and “cheat sheet.” Complete wall set up, Charleston, and order of play. Practice drawing, racking, discarding, and calling using a  ‘primer card.’
  • The Hands. Continue to review and practice previous concepts from introduction. Review common hands and how to read the mahjongg card. Discuss nuances of play and strategies for determining what hand to play. Use “cheat sheet” as needed. Complete wall set up, Charleston, and order of play. Practice drawing, racking, discarding, and calling using ‘primer card.’ Order Mahjong card from National Mahjongg League for future play.
  • Strategy.  Continue to review and practice previous concepts. Review common hands and how to read the mahjongg card. Discuss strategies for playing quickly and opportunities to continue the game play. Review online opportunities for game play and Meetups. Use “cheat sheet” as needed. Complete wall set up, Charleston, and order of play. Practice drawing, racking, discarding, and calling using ‘Primer card.’ Order Mahjong card from National Mahjongg League for future play.

Notes

PLEASE NOTE: COUNTERFEIT/FAKE NATIONAL MAHJONGG LEAGUE CARDS ARE SOLD FROM OTHER VENDORS BUY DIRECTLY FROM National Mahjongg League. 

Instructors

  • Carmen Larios
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Section Title
Introduction to American Mah Jongg
Type
In-Person
Days
W
Time
7:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Aug 20, 2025 to Sep 10, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
8.0
Location
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $99.00
CEUs
0.8 CEUs
Instructors
  • Carmen Larios
Section Notes

No Class June 19th

Plan to order a rule card from the National Mahjongg League ($14-$15).

PLEASE NOTE: COUNTERFEIT/FAKE NATIONAL MAHJONGG LEAGUE CARDS ARE SOLD FROM OTHER VENDORS BUY DIRECTLY FROM National Mahjongg League. 

 

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