The King Street Experience

This 3-hour Mahjong Essentials program provides a relaxed introduction for beginners who are primarily interested in learning the game for social play. Each participant will receive a couple of key game aids to use during play, and they will learn to: • Identify the Mahjong tiles • Read and understand the NMJL card • Organize their racks • Build legal hands • Complete the Charleston • Understand the basic flow, rules, and etiquette of the game Bring your 2026 NMJL Card (or purchase at training for $15, cash or Venmo only). Tiles and tablescapes will be provided.

This 3-hour Mahjong Essentials program provides a relaxed introduction for beginners who are primarily interested in learning the game for social play. Each participant will receive a couple of key game aids to use during play, and they will learn to: • Identify the Mahjong tiles • Read and understand the NMJL card • Organize their racks • Build legal hands • Complete the Charleston • Understand the basic flow, rules, and etiquette of the game Bring your 2026 NMJL Card (or purchase at training for $15, cash or Venmo only). Tiles and tablescapes will be provided.

Build a stronger opening plan and make more confident decisions at the Mahjong table. In this course, you’ll learn to recognize useful anchors, compare possible Hands on the NMJL card, and choose Charleston passes that preserve flexibility while strengthening your direction. Explore when to change your plan, use a blind pass, stop after the first Charleston, or participate in a courtesy exchange. Hands-on activities and guided practice help you apply these strategies, explain your choices, and develop purposeful decision-making habits. Designed for players who can play American Mahjong independently and understand the NMJL card and Charleston procedure.

This 3-hour introductory training is designed for those new to American Mahjong. By the end of the session, you will be able to: • Identify the tiles and understand their roles in the game • Read and use the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card • Understand the basic rules and flow of the game • Build and recognize hands • Play a complete game with confidence Bring your 2026 NMJL Card (or purchase at training for $15, cash or Venmo only). Tiles and tablescapes will be provided.