October is a great time to get together, play some Mah Jongg, and keep building your confidence at the table!
Whether you’re brand new to the game, looking for more chances to play, or ready to work on your strategy, there are plenty of ways to learn and have fun with Mahj Mind this month. Join me for a class, guided play, open play, or a strategy workshop and keep adding to your Mah Jongg toolbox along the way.
Looking for American Mah Jongg classes in Scottsdale, Cave Creek, or Phoenix this October? Take a look at the October schedule and find a class or play opportunity that works for you.
If you have a friend who’s been saying, “I’ve always wanted to learn Mah Jongg,” send them my way! Whether they’re just getting started or looking for a welcoming place to play, I’d love to introduce them to the game and our growing Mah Jongg community.
Learn American Mah Jongg
October 14 & 21 | Wednesday Evenings
Holland Community Center
Another opportunity to learn American Mah Jongg and build a solid foundation for confident play. This series is a great fit for new players or anyone looking for a refresher before joining regular games.
Bring a friend and learn together!
October 19 & 26 | Monday Mornings
Holland Community Center
Have you been wanting to learn American Mah Jongg but haven’t known where to start?
This two-class beginner series takes you through the essentials in a relaxed, hands-on setting. We’ll cover the tiles and suits, the NMJL card, basic gameplay, the Charleston, and table etiquette with plenty of time to practice what you’re learning.
Know someone who wants to learn? Send this class their way!
Come Play!
Learning Mah Jongg is only part of the fun. The more you play, the more comfortable you become reading your cards, making decisions, and seeing how the game unfolds.
October 5 | Guided Play
Holland Community Center
Know the basics but want a little extra support while you play?
Guided Play allows you to strengthen your skills, ask questions, think through strategy, and get more comfortable making decisions at the table, all while enjoying the social side of Mah Jongg.
October 8 | Guided & Open Play
Desert Broom Library
Ready to put your skills into practice? Join us for American Mah Jongg Guided & Open Play. It’s a great way to get some playing time in, ask questions, and enjoy a few games with other Mah Jongg players.
October 23 | Open Play
Desert Broom Library
Join us for a fun and welcoming session of American Mahjong! It’s a chance to strategize, socialize, and maybe even win a few games.
Build Your Strategy
Once you know how to play, the next step is learning how to make better decisions with the tiles you’re dealt.
October 27 | Building a Better Hand
Holland Community Center
Once you understand the basics, the next question is: How do I make better decisions with the tiles I’m dealt? This strategy class focuses on evaluating your starting hand, identifying possibilities, and making choices that help your hand develop.
October 28 | Charleston Strategy in the Evening
Holland Community Center
The Charleston can set the direction for your entire hand. We’ll look at how to make more strategic passing decisions, recognize what your tiles are telling you, and balance building your hand with paying attention to what your opponents may be doing.
October 30 | Defensive Play: How to Read the Table in American Mah Jongg
Holland Community Center
There’s more to Mah Jongg than your own hand. Learn to read exposures, discards, and other clues at the table so you can make smarter decisions as the game unfolds. This class is a great next step for players who are comfortable with the fundamentals of offensive play and ready to add defensive strategy to their game.
Keep Learning. Keep Playing. Keep Having Fun.
No matter where you are in your Mah Jongg journey, there’s always something new to learn.
Maybe you’re still getting comfortable with the NMJL card. Maybe you’re feeling more confident building a hand and making your Charleston decisions. Or maybe you’re ready to start paying closer attention to what’s happening around the table.
You don’t have to learn it all at once. Take one step, play a few more games, and build your skills from there.
Come to a class, join an open play, or invite a friend to learn and play with you.
And if you’ve enjoyed your time with Mahj Mind, I’d love for you to share a class or open play with someone who might enjoy American Mah Jongg as much as you do. Your referrals help introduce new players to the game and help us continue building a welcoming Mah Jongg community.
I hope to see you at the table soon!
Katie
Mahj Mind
Play smart. Have fun. Mahjong together.
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