Mahjong 101 (Includes NMJL Card)

Mah Jongg 101 is an intensive learning session and will cover: Introduction to Mah Jong • History and cultural significance • The goal of the game • Overview of tile categories (suits, honors, flowers) • Building the wall and using the rack • Dealing the tiles • Intro to the National Mah Jongg League scorecard The Charleston & Building a Hand • Explanation and demo of the Charleston • Understanding passing strategy • Introduction to hand building • Dead hands and calling tiles • Charleston practice + partial rounds Play Mechanics • Calling, exposures, and claiming a discard • Jokers and rules for use • Calling “Mah Jong!” + how to validate • Full round gameplay (with guided coaching) *Price includes NMJL Card