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A few recent student mahjongs! 🔥

A few recent student mahjongs! 🔥

One of my favorite things about mahjong is that no matter where you go, you’ll find incredible people connected by the same game.

While on family vacation in Rosemary Beach, my sister-in-law and I snuck away before dinner to visit the new @30amahjongstudio and immediately wished we had more time. From the gorgeous wallpaper to the beautiful tile collections and 12 tables ready for play, every detail was so thoughtfully designed.

We loved chatting with Kim, the founder, about how mahjong has impacted her life in such a positive way. She graciously welcomed us on a day the studio was closed and let us browse the shop before heading back to our family.

We left inspired by the beautiful community she’s built—and slightly jealous of the local group known as the Mahj Wives. 😉Thank you for welcoming us in! Already planning our return trip- next time to play! 🀄️

One of my favorite things about mahjong is that no matter where you go, you’ll find incredible people connected by the same game.

While on family vacation in Rosemary Beach, my sister-in-law and I snuck away before dinner to visit the new @30amahjongstudio and immediately wished we had more time. From the gorgeous wallpaper to the beautiful tile collections and 12 tables ready for play, every detail was so thoughtfully designed.

We loved chatting with Kim, the founder, about how mahjong has impacted her life in such a positive way. She graciously welcomed us on a day the studio was closed and let us browse the shop before heading back to our family.

We left inspired by the beautiful community she’s built—and slightly jealous of the local group known as the Mahj Wives. 😉Thank you for welcoming us in! Already planning our return trip- next time to play! 🀄️

Mahjong 101 at Fuse Candle Studio✨
Saturday, July 25th
3:00-5:30 PM

Learn the basics of American mahjong in a fun, beginner-friendly environment!

Your ticket includes:
• 2-hour lesson
• Printed Mahjong 101 guide
• 2026 mahjong card
• Light bites & drinks
• 15% off retail purchases during the event

🎟️ $85 (+ $3 booking fee)

Spots are limited. Visit link in bio to book!

Mahjong 101 at Fuse Candle Studio✨
Saturday, July 25th
3:00-5:30 PM

Learn the basics of American mahjong in a fun, beginner-friendly environment!

Your ticket includes:
• 2-hour lesson
• Printed Mahjong 101 guide
• 2026 mahjong card
• Light bites & drinks
• 15% off retail purchases during the event

🎟️ $85 (+ $3 booking fee)

Spots are limited. Visit link in bio to book!

Mahj at the beach SHABANG

Mahj at the beach SHABANG

Join us for an afternoon of mahjong @jriegerco on Saturday, July 18 from 4–6 PM!

Your ticket includes: 🥃 One drink 🀄 Full mahjong setup ✨ Entry into a raffle prize drawing

Bring your 2026 card, or cards will be available for purchase at the event. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase from J. Rieger & Co.

Previous mahjong experience is required, but all skill levels are welcome!

Tag your mahj friends and grab your spot! Link in bio.

Join us for an afternoon of mahjong @jriegerco on Saturday, July 18 from 4–6 PM!

Your ticket includes: 🥃 One drink 🀄 Full mahjong setup ✨ Entry into a raffle prize drawing

Bring your 2026 card, or cards will be available for purchase at the event. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase from J. Rieger & Co.

Previous mahjong experience is required, but all skill levels are welcome!

Tag your mahj friends and grab your spot! Link in bio.

And honestly, it’s kind of a bop? 🎶

And honestly, it’s kind of a bop? 🎶

If you play mahjong in KC, join us for the @bambirdscramble, a flexible mahjong league made for ALL schedules and ALL levels! Comment PLAY below and I’ll send you all the details directly via DM

If you play mahjong in KC, join us for the @bambirdscramble, a flexible mahjong league made for ALL schedules and ALL levels! Comment PLAY below and I’ll send you all the details directly via DM

Date Night Mahjong 101 with this group was too fun! ❤️

Date Night Mahjong 101 with this group was too fun! ❤️

Blanks are a hot topic in the mahjong world that people have very strong opinions about. 🔥 So let’s talk about it!

I’ve been playing mahjong since I was a kid and first heard about blanks in gameplay a couple of years ago. I called my grandma after hearing about it and could feel her eye roll through the phone. 🤣

What are blanks?
• They’re the blank tiles that come with your mahjong set, meant to replace lost tiles.
• As mahjong has gotten more popular, people have created all kinds of table rules for using them in gameplay, but blanks are not part of the official NMJL rules.
• The most common table rule for blanks is that you can use them to take any previously discarded tile and bring a dead tile back to life. 😱 But one of the problems with blanks is that there are no standard rules for them.

My take as a player:
• My personal preference is to play by NMJL rules without blanks! For me, part of the fun is the strategy and challenge of the game without them.
• But when I am invited to play with a group that prefers the table rule of playing with blanks, I play with them and have a great time (and probably go for a concealed hand!).

My take as a teacher:
• I teach the NMJL rules and do not teach with blanks.
• I feel strongly that it is important to learn the real NMJL rules of the game first.
• And then after that, I will encourage you to keep your blanks out, but if your group wants to decide on different table rules, I won’t lecture you on it.

What’s your opinion on blanks?👇🏼

Blanks are a hot topic in the mahjong world that people have very strong opinions about. 🔥 So let’s talk about it!

I’ve been playing mahjong since I was a kid and first heard about blanks in gameplay a couple of years ago. I called my grandma after hearing about it and could feel her eye roll through the phone. 🤣

What are blanks?
• They’re the blank tiles that come with your mahjong set, meant to replace lost tiles.
• As mahjong has gotten more popular, people have created all kinds of table rules for using them in gameplay, but blanks are not part of the official NMJL rules.
• The most common table rule for blanks is that you can use them to take any previously discarded tile and bring a dead tile back to life. 😱 But one of the problems with blanks is that there are no standard rules for them.

My take as a player:
• My personal preference is to play by NMJL rules without blanks! For me, part of the fun is the strategy and challenge of the game without them.
• But when I am invited to play with a group that prefers the table rule of playing with blanks, I play with them and have a great time (and probably go for a concealed hand!).

My take as a teacher:
• I teach the NMJL rules and do not teach with blanks.
• I feel strongly that it is important to learn the real NMJL rules of the game first.
• And then after that, I will encourage you to keep your blanks out, but if your group wants to decide on different table rules, I won’t lecture you on it.

What’s your opinion on blanks?👇🏼

Hey Kansas City mahjong players! Join us this summer for the Bambird Scramble, an ultra flexible, ladder-style mahjong league, made for all levels and all schedules. For more info and to register, visit my link in bio.

Early bird pricing: $5 off using code EARLYBAMBIRD5 if you register before May 11th

Hey Kansas City mahjong players! Join us this summer for the Bambird Scramble, an ultra flexible, ladder-style mahjong league, made for all levels and all schedules. For more info and to register, visit my link in bio.

Early bird pricing: $5 off using code EARLYBAMBIRD5 if you register before May 11th

Join us next time hallelujah 🀄️🙌🏼

Join us next time hallelujah 🀄️🙌🏼

I’m thrilled to announce that Kansas City Mahjong is partnering with @mahjinthecity to bring the @bambirdscramble to Kansas City for the summer season, June 8- August 9!

What is the Bambird Scramble?
• The Bambird Scramble is an ultra flexible, ladder-style mahjong league made for all levels and all schedules.
• It connects mahjers in our city online and brings them together to play, compete, and make new friends — with flexible scheduling, real-time scoring, and a focus on fun, friendly competition.
• You can play when and where it works for you — from your home to your favorite coffee shop, wine bar, or restaurant.
• Think of it as your Mahj Matchmaker: building confidence, sparking friendships, and growing community one game at a time — while the online portal handles all the scheduling, scoring, and standings behind the scenes.

Registration Details:
• Cost: $75/player
• Early bird pricing: Use code EARLYBAMBIRD5 to get $5 off if you sign up before May 11th
• Registration is open now! Visit link in bio for more info and to sign up!

Questions? Visit mahjinthecity.com/faqs for answers to most FAQs or email mahjinthecity@gmail.com for support.

I’m thrilled to announce that Kansas City Mahjong is partnering with @mahjinthecity to bring the @bambirdscramble to Kansas City for the summer season, June 8- August 9!

What is the Bambird Scramble?
• The Bambird Scramble is an ultra flexible, ladder-style mahjong league made for all levels and all schedules.
• It connects mahjers in our city online and brings them together to play, compete, and make new friends — with flexible scheduling, real-time scoring, and a focus on fun, friendly competition.
• You can play when and where it works for you — from your home to your favorite coffee shop, wine bar, or restaurant.
• Think of it as your Mahj Matchmaker: building confidence, sparking friendships, and growing community one game at a time — while the online portal handles all the scheduling, scoring, and standings behind the scenes.

Registration Details:
• Cost: $75/player
• Early bird pricing: Use code EARLYBAMBIRD5 to get $5 off if you sign up before May 11th
• Registration is open now! Visit link in bio for more info and to sign up!

Questions? Visit mahjinthecity.com/faqs for answers to most FAQs or email mahjinthecity@gmail.com for support.

Mother’s Day Mahjong 101 + Shopping Event @littlehousekids yesterday was such a blast!

We’ve got all the technical rules down and this group even made up their own table rule- sway like the wind when you discard a wind! 🌬️🤣

Mother’s Day Mahjong 101 + Shopping Event @littlehousekids yesterday was such a blast!

We’ve got all the technical rules down and this group even made up their own table rule- sway like the wind when you discard a wind! 🌬️🤣

Posing with our mahjongs like men pose with fish (but 1000 times cuter) 🎣

Posing with our mahjongs like men pose with fish (but 1000 times cuter) 🎣

Check out this April Mahjong 101 & 102 crew @caffetteriacafe!

This was a two night series open group lesson- a few signed up with a friend, a few showed up solo and made a new mahj friend. 💖

Join us for the next one!

Check out this April Mahjong 101 & 102 crew @caffetteriacafe!

This was a two night series open group lesson- a few signed up with a friend, a few showed up solo and made a new mahj friend. 💖

Join us for the next one!

My referral link for The Mahjong Line has been updated and switched to ShopMy! NEW link is in my bio and I also include my recommendations there. Plus, any link I share (email, social media, student materials, text) works.

Thank you for using my links for your mahjong purchases, I truly appreciate it! I do earn a small commission when you do, which helps support my small business. And I’m always happy to offer recommendations. 💛

Students- my discount code for your first purchase from The Mahjong Line has changed, and the old one is no longer active. If you need the updated code, please send me a DM. 🫶🏼

My referral link for The Mahjong Line has been updated and switched to ShopMy! NEW link is in my bio and I also include my recommendations there. Plus, any link I share (email, social media, student materials, text) works.

Thank you for using my links for your mahjong purchases, I truly appreciate it! I do earn a small commission when you do, which helps support my small business. And I’m always happy to offer recommendations. 💛

Students- my discount code for your first purchase from The Mahjong Line has changed, and the old one is no longer active. If you need the updated code, please send me a DM. 🫶🏼

Camp Mahj is back! ☀️ Register via link in bio.

American Mahjong is a fun, social game that helps kids build strategy, problem-solving, and math skills, all while learning patience and sportsmanship.

I learned to play mahjong as a little girl and many of my favorite memories are of playing mahjong with my family. I’d love to help your child fall in love with the game and give your family the chance to create some of the traditions that I cherished growing up.

In this 3-day mini camp, campers will learn the basics of American Mahjong through engaging instruction. We’ll take breaks, enjoy snacks, and keep things fun and interactive. Each camper will also receive a Lil’ Mahj card to keep. I’m a former elementary school teacher excited to make learning mahjong fun and easy!

Who: Incoming 3rd–5th graders
Where: Central Resource Library
When: July 21-23
Time: 1-3 PM
Cost: $200

Camp Mahj is back! ☀️ Register via link in bio.

American Mahjong is a fun, social game that helps kids build strategy, problem-solving, and math skills, all while learning patience and sportsmanship.

I learned to play mahjong as a little girl and many of my favorite memories are of playing mahjong with my family. I’d love to help your child fall in love with the game and give your family the chance to create some of the traditions that I cherished growing up.

In this 3-day mini camp, campers will learn the basics of American Mahjong through engaging instruction. We’ll take breaks, enjoy snacks, and keep things fun and interactive. Each camper will also receive a Lil’ Mahj card to keep. I’m a former elementary school teacher excited to make learning mahjong fun and easy!

Who: Incoming 3rd–5th graders
Where: Central Resource Library
When: July 21-23
Time: 1-3 PM
Cost: $200

Unhinged Barbie Memes: Mahjong Edition 🩷

Unhinged Barbie Memes: Mahjong Edition 🩷

Part 2 of the very prestigious, completely made up Class of 2026 NMJL Card Awards!

Any you agree with? Disagree? Which hands would you have picked?

Part 2 of the very prestigious, completely made up Class of 2026 NMJL Card Awards!

Any you agree with? Disagree? Which hands would you have picked?

2026 NMJL Card Open Play Night @fusecandle was such a fun night! Themed cocktails, mahjong cookies, the cutest space, tips & tricks for the new card, and a really great group. ✨

2026 NMJL Card Open Play Night @fusecandle was such a fun night! Themed cocktails, mahjong cookies, the cutest space, tips & tricks for the new card, and a really great group. ✨

I’m proud to present your Class of 2026 NMJL Card Awards! 🏆

*All completely made up, almost fully subjective, and absolutely just for fun*

Thank you to all of our nominees this year! We had some tough choices to make.

What do you think? Any others that would be your picks?

I’m proud to present your Class of 2026 NMJL Card Awards! 🏆

*All completely made up, almost fully subjective, and absolutely just for fun*

Thank you to all of our nominees this year! We had some tough choices to make.

What do you think? Any others that would be your picks?

It’s tile & mat washing day! 🫧 (x 6 sets)

Just a little glimpse into what goes into taking care of all of my mahjong materials and preparing for open play events and lessons. 🫶🏼

@themahjongline tile washing instructions:
• Spot clean with a damp microfiber cloth using cold water
• For a more thorough clean, rinse the tiles with cold water and gently dry them
• Do not use soap! Soap can damage the acrylic and inks.

My mat washing routine:
• Wash on cold
• Lay flat to dry (@themahjongline recommendation for drying)
• I personally have put them in the dryer for a few minutes to fully dry and have not had issues!
• I use a gentle stain remover spray when needed

It’s tile & mat washing day! 🫧 (x 6 sets)

Just a little glimpse into what goes into taking care of all of my mahjong materials and preparing for open play events and lessons. 🫶🏼

@themahjongline tile washing instructions:
• Spot clean with a damp microfiber cloth using cold water
• For a more thorough clean, rinse the tiles with cold water and gently dry them
• Do not use soap! Soap can damage the acrylic and inks.

My mat washing routine:
• Wash on cold
• Lay flat to dry (@themahjongline recommendation for drying)
• I personally have put them in the dryer for a few minutes to fully dry and have not had issues!
• I use a gentle stain remover spray when needed

SOLD OUT! | Join us on May 5th for a festive night of Mahj & Margs at Hemma Hemma! 🍋‍🟩🀄️🌮

This is a relaxed, fun open play event to help you practice, gain confidence, and meet new people in the Kansas City mahjong community. All levels are welcome, but previous experience is required. No formal lesson this time but Lauren will be there guiding and answering questions as needed!

* All mahjong materials provided
* Just bring your own 2026 card (extras available to borrow or purchase)
* Food & drinks available for purchase- feel free to come early if you want to grab dinner!

Open seating, and table rules are up to the table. My one rule for open plays: be kind. 💛

Spots are limited, sign up at the link in bio!

SOLD OUT! | Join us on May 5th for a festive night of Mahj & Margs at Hemma Hemma! 🍋‍🟩🀄️🌮

This is a relaxed, fun open play event to help you practice, gain confidence, and meet new people in the Kansas City mahjong community. All levels are welcome, but previous experience is required. No formal lesson this time but Lauren will be there guiding and answering questions as needed!

* All mahjong materials provided
* Just bring your own 2026 card (extras available to borrow or purchase)
* Food & drinks available for purchase- feel free to come early if you want to grab dinner!

Open seating, and table rules are up to the table. My one rule for open plays: be kind. 💛

Spots are limited, sign up at the link in bio!

Which combo is your favorite?

Which combo is your favorite?

Cool girls have hobbies, spread the word!

Cool girls have hobbies, spread the word!

Not your typical networking event! Loved teaching this group to mahj while they checked out some office furniture, hosted by @madelinegkliethermes @honcompany @caffetteriacafe

Not your typical networking event! Loved teaching this group to mahj while they checked out some office furniture, hosted by @madelinegkliethermes @honcompany @caffetteriacafe

📣 It’s new card season, come over 📣

**Idea credit to @saltlakemahjongclub!!!

📣 It’s new card season, come over 📣

**Idea credit to @saltlakemahjongclub!!!

The 4 things you need to host mahjong night. Swipe to the end to read a little note I wrote to myself. 🙋🏼‍♀️

Link in bio for all my recommendations and favorites!

The 4 things you need to host mahjong night. Swipe to the end to read a little note I wrote to myself. 🙋🏼‍♀️

Link in bio for all my recommendations and favorites!

The deal is just a dance that takes some practice to get right but once you get it, you get it 🪩

Use my DRAFT acronym to help you remember all the steps:

D- Dice roll to break your wall
R- Right around
A- All take 4, 3 times
F- First and third
T- Then just one

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

The deal is just a dance that takes some practice to get right but once you get it, you get it 🪩

Use my DRAFT acronym to help you remember all the steps:

D- Dice roll to break your wall
R- Right around
A- All take 4, 3 times
F- First and third
T- Then just one

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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