MAHJ 101: Gentlemen, It’s Your Turn

Mahjong may be having a bit of a *girls’ night out* moment lately, but here’s the thing: **mahjong was never just for the ladies.** For generations, people all over the world have gathered around mahjong tables to play, compete, strategize, socialize, and occasionally wonder how on earth the person across the table got Mahjong when they were *definitely* not paying attention. So, gentlemen, consider this your invitation to the table. Maybe your wife plays every week. Maybe your mom has been playing for years. Maybe your sister or daughter has fallen headfirst into the world of tiles, mats, racks, jokers, and Charleston strategy. Maybe you keep hearing people talk about “craks” and “bams” and have absolutely no idea what they’re saying. Or maybe you simply want to learn a really great game. **Mahj 101 for Men** is a fun, relaxed 2½-hour introduction to American Mahjong designed especially for men who are curious about the game and ready to see what all the hype is about. No experience necessary. Truly. We’ll start at the very beginning and cover the tiles, the card, how to build a hand, the Charleston, the rules of play, and enough strategy to get you confidently through your first games. There will be no pop quiz. No judgment if you call a Dot a circle. And no requirement that you immediately develop strong opinions about coordinating your mahjong mat with your tiles. Although, fair warning, these things can happen. Come learn the game your moms, wives, sisters, daughters, friends, and neighbors can’t stop talking about. **You may arrive wondering what the fuss is about. You might leave looking for your own weekly game.** Come take a seat at the table. The gentlemen are officially in the game. 🀄