Mahjong Beginner Learning Series @ Elevated Table

New to Mahjong? This is a 2 part Mahjong lesson -- Mahjong 101 and Mahjong 102. Step into Elevated Table — Buckhead’s beautifully styled, Mahjong-ready space — and exhale. This experience blends learning, laughter, and a luxe vibe for an evening of mindful play. Mahjong 101 is an intensive learning session and will cover: Introduction to Mahjong • 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 “Mahjong!” + how to validate • Full round gameplay (with guided coaching) In Mahjong 102 we will briefly review content from Mahjong 101 and then move on to: Strategy & Confident Play • Common mistakes and how to avoid them • Advanced Charleston options • Strategy tips: choosing a hand, knowing when to switch • Game time! Full game with support • Wrap-up + optional “Next Steps” guide for ongoing play