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Learn the game. Build your confidence. Find your seat at the table.
Join The Social Tiles for American Mahjong at Grandpa’s Place! Our two-part learning series takes you from the fundamentals to putting it all together.
Mahjong 101 introduces the basics, while Mahjong 102 brings it all together with guided practice to help you feel comfortable playing with others. We recommend taking both for a strong start!
New to Mahjong? We’ll walk you through the essentials, step by step:
A little history: Get to know the story behind American Mahjong.
Tiles + suits: Learn the tiles and how to read the Mahjong card.
Jokers + discards: Understand the rules for using jokers and discarding tiles.
Gameplay basics: Learn about turns, drawing and calling tiles.
The Charleston: Get an introduction to tile passing and practice one pass.
You’ll leave with a foundation to build on in Mahjong 102.
Know the basics but need help connecting the pieces? This class builds on Mahjong 101 through instruction and guided play:
The full Charleston: Learn and practice the complete tile-passing process.
Hands + patterns: Get more comfortable reading the card and choosing a hand.
Strategy + defensive play: Learn how to make thoughtful decisions about your tiles and discards.
Gameplay practice: Build your confidence with instructor support and time for questions.
This is where the game starts to click, helping you feel ready to join others at the table!
Choose Mahjong 101 if you’re brand new or want a refresher on the fundamentals.
Choose Mahjong 102 if you’ve taken 101 or an introductory class and want guided practice before joining social play.
Time: 6–8 PM
Location: Grandpa’s Place, 1868 Prairie Street, Glenview
Price: $65 per person, per class
Feel free to arrive early for dinner or drinks and settle in before we begin. Food and drinks are purchased separately.
Your Weekly Mahjong Ritual.
Learn the game. Build your confidence. Find your seat at the table.
Join The Social Tiles for American Mahjong at Grandpa’s Place! Our two-part learning series takes you from the fundamentals to putting it all together.
Mahjong 101 introduces the basics, while Mahjong 102 brings it all together with guided practice to help you feel comfortable playing with others. We recommend taking both for a strong start!
New to Mahjong? We’ll walk you through the essentials, step by step:
A little history: Get to know the story behind American Mahjong.
Tiles + suits: Learn the tiles and how to read the Mahjong card.
Jokers + discards: Understand the rules for using jokers and discarding tiles.
Gameplay basics: Learn about turns, drawing and calling tiles.
The Charleston: Get an introduction to tile passing and practice one pass.
You’ll leave with a foundation to build on in Mahjong 102.
Know the basics but need help connecting the pieces? This class builds on Mahjong 101 through instruction and guided play:
The full Charleston: Learn and practice the complete tile-passing process.
Hands + patterns: Get more comfortable reading the card and choosing a hand.
Strategy + defensive play: Learn how to make thoughtful decisions about your tiles and discards.
Gameplay practice: Build your confidence with instructor support and time for questions.
This is where the game starts to click, helping you feel ready to join others at the table!
Choose Mahjong 101 if you’re brand new or want a refresher on the fundamentals.
Choose Mahjong 102 if you’ve taken 101 or an introductory class and want guided practice before joining social play.
Time: 6–8 PM
Location: Grandpa’s Place, 1868 Prairie Street, Glenview
Price: $65 per person, per class
Feel free to arrive early for dinner or drinks and settle in before we begin. Food and drinks are purchased separately.
Your Weekly Mahjong Ritual.
