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Excited to learn American Mahjong?

Third Coast Mahjong offers lessons carefully designed to engage beginning players from the moment they take a seat at our table. Whether you come solo or with a group, we’ve got everything you need to get Mahj’ing. 

Close-up of a Mahjong game in progress on a table. Various Mahjong tiles are arranged on the game board, with a hand reaching in to move a tile. The game board has colorful plastic edges with words like "Play" and "Right" visible.

Beginner’s Series

Designed with our newest players in mind, the Beginner’s Series is the ideal way to kickstart your Mahjong journey. The series includes 3 consecutive weeks of lessons: Mahj 101, Mahj 102 and Guided Play.

The series is limited to 8 players.


$120 per person (includes a NMJL card to keep).


Coast Club members receive a 10% discount.


Complimentary snacks and beverages are always available.

Mahj 101

In this beginner-level class we’ll cover the basics of American-style mahjong—From understanding the game’s components and reading the official National Mah Jongg League card, to playing the game with proper table etiquette.

Mahj 101 is a 2.5 hour class limited to 8 players. $50 per person.


Coast Club members receive a 10% discount.


Complimentary snacks and beverages are always available.

Mahj 102

This beginner-level class is designed to help new learners practice their skills through guided gameplay. We’ll review the basics, go over tips & strategies for mastering the NMJL card, then jump into a practice Charleston and guided game play. This class is for those who have already completed Mahj 101 and are ready to gain more confidence at the table.

Mahj 102 is a 2.5 hour class limited to 8 players. $50 per person.


Coast Club Members receive a 10% discount.


Complimentary snacks and beverages are always available.

Guided Play

Confident with the basics and eager to get playing? Guided play is an engaging way to practice your Mahjong skills and gain confidence at the table. Our instructors will be on hand to answer questions and guide each game forward.

Guided play is a 2 hour session limited to 16 players.


Please bring your NMJL card if you have one.


24 hour pre-registration required. $20 per person.


Coast Club Members receive a 10% discount.


Complimentary snacks and beverages are always available.

Interested in private lessons?

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