Beginners American Mahjong

It’s not your grandma’s Mahjong anymore!

When you hear American Mahjong do you think ‘old ladies’? Well, we’re here to tell you it’s not your grandma’s game anymore! Everyone is playing this crazy fun game of strategy and luck. Students, book clubs, wine groups, celebrities, and families are hooked. San Diego based Beginner’s American Mahjong is your go-to resource for learning, playing, and enjoying all things mahjong. Check us out, follow us on social, and see what the buzz is all about!

Beginners American Mahjong, San Diego students enjoying a custom class around a kitchen table

Classes

BAM! beginner Mahjong students playing together in at the San Diego Yacht Club event

Events

Beginners American Mahjong at Scripps Ranch, San Diego. Collage featuring Mahjong tiles, a blue T-shirt with Mahjong design, and Mahjong-themed cup and statue.

Resources

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Learning Mahjong
Learning Mahjong

There's no doubt that mahjong is having a moment. The game that I've known about since I was a kid, and have played for years, and taught for over eight years, has become 'a thing' in the last few years. Once a niche game that moms, grandmothers, and aunties taught their friends and younger generations, has now morphed into an entire industry, and a game played by everyone: women, men, teens, kids, and whole families.

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The Friendly Game​
The Friendly Game​

The Friendly Game: Few other phrases twist more knickers than that one. It's an ongoing and unwinnable debate in the American Mahjong community. And yet, it rages on!

For some, the idea is that they are playing for fun and will forgive all manner of goofs and gaffes to prevent any hard feelings. For others, you either play by the rules or you don't play. On the surface, it seems black and white, but, as in most of life, there are some gray areas to consider.


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Calling a Hand Dead
Calling a Hand Dead

Let’s be clear, we’re calling a hand dead – not a player! And yet, calling another player’s hand dead is a super controversial move to some. Honestly, the move is mostly suffering from some bad PR. Maybe a different set of words to describe it? Let’s let that simmer for a moment and we’ll come back to it.

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