Beginner Mahjong 101 at à la Main

Are you a complete beginner and ready to dive in? Come learn this fascinating tile game in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Join us! Ready to learn the tile game that everyone is talking about? Join us at à la Main for a morning of mahjong! This event is perfect for beginners who are ready to learn all about this fascinating game. Lisa from Blue Tiger Mahj Club will be on hand to teach you all the beginner basics: the tiles, decoding the player card, finding your best hand, game play and so much more! Come play! Ticket Price Includes (When you purchase a ticket, you are helping to support two small businesses! Thank you so much in advance!): • All mahjong game pieces, accessories, and teaching aids available for use during the event • Complementary coffee, herbal tea, and water • 10% off purchases from à la Main the day of the event Agenda 9:45 - 10:00am • Player arrival, get your drink, find a seat 10:00 - 11:30am • Brief history of the game, the tiles, the palyer card, and objective of the game. 11:30 - 11:45am • Refreshment Break 11:45am-1pm • Game setup, the deal, the Charleston, game play rules to complete one game Consider joining for Mahj 102 at the same time and location on Sept 28 to truly learn the game! Visit my Eventbrite profile or www.bluetigermahjclub.com/upcoming-events for tickets. Looking for more ways to learn and play American mahjong? Visit my website at www.bluetigermahjclub.com to learn about all of my upcoming events, mahjong game supplies, and more! ------------------------------------------- About Lisa, Blue Tiger Mahj Club Founder & Instructor : I first entered the world of mahjong while living as an expat in Singapore some 15 years ago. What began as a social outlet quickly became a meaningful cultural experience. Immersed in a community deeply influenced by Chinese culture, I discovered that mahjong was far more than a pastime—it was a bridge to connection, history, and belonging. After returning to the US, I learned American mahjong with my mom and soon began teaching family and friends. As the game grew in popularity, I combined my passion for mahjong with my love for teaching, formally launching my business in 2024 to grow the mahjong community in the western Chicago suburbs. I have now taught over 3,500 students in our area! As a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in teaching, I draw on my background as a teacher to make mahjong approachable and engaging. I carefully break down complex concepts into simple, step-by-step lessons that help students gain confidence and understanding. I believe anyone can learn and love this game! My mission is to bring people together through mahjong - building friendships and lifelong connections one tile at a time! 🩷🀄️ ------------------------------------------- Important Things to Note: **Due to limited capacity, all ticket sales are final. **Tickets are non-transferrable to another date and only tickets sold through this Eventbrite link will be honored. This is to protect you from scams. **Since this is a game where four players is best, please kindly inform us if you cannot attend 48hrs or more prior to event so we can attempt to find appropriate numbers of players.