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Under the Palms Mahjong Society

American Mahjong lessons in New Tampa

Your first game starts here.

Start with Mahjong 101, build your confidence in 102, or ask about a private lesson. There’s a place for you at the table.

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Start here · No experience needed

Mahjong 101 | Learn the Game

New to American Mahjong? This is where your Mahjong journey begins!

Join us for a fun, welcoming introduction to American Mahjong, where you’ll learn the fundamentals of this timeless and social game. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and get ready to have some fun!

What you’ll learn

  • Meet the Tiles: Understand the different suits, symbols, flowers, jokers, and their roles in the game.
  • The National Mah Jongg League Card: Learn how to read the annual card and identify winning hands.
  • Building Your Hand: Discover how to select, organize, and exchange tiles to work toward a winning hand.
  • The Charleston: Learn the tile-passing tradition that begins each game.
  • Gameplay Basics: Practice drawing, discarding, calling tiles, and understanding the flow of play.
  • Mahjong Etiquette: Learn the table traditions that make the game fun and enjoyable for everyone.

Perfect for: First-time players and anyone who wants to learn American Mahjong from the ground up. No experience needed—we’ll guide you through the game one tile at a time!

$45 per person · Scheduled classes

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Registration and payment are completed on Ticket Tailor. Your booking confirmation will be sent by email.

Your next step · Guided practice

Mahjong 102 | Build Your Confidence

You know the basics. Now it’s time to put them into practice.

Mahjong 102 builds on your foundation with guided play, practice choosing a hand, and a closer look at the decisions that shape your game. Ask questions, work through unfamiliar situations, and grow more comfortable playing independently in a relaxed, encouraging setting.

What you’ll learn

  • Put the Basics into Practice: Bring together the skills you learned in Mahjong 101 through guided play.
  • Choose a Hand: Practice reading the card and identifying possible hands from your tiles.
  • Make Decisions at the Table: Work through drawing, discarding, and calling tiles with guidance.
  • Ask Questions: Talk through unfamiliar situations and build confidence for independent play.

Perfect for: Players who have completed Mahjong 101 or an introductory lesson and understand the basics. If you’re brand new to American Mahjong, start with Mahjong 101.

$45 per person · Scheduled classes

Choose a date & register

Registration and payment are completed on Ticket Tailor. Your booking confirmation will be sent by email.

Light blue American Mahjong tiles and racks on a botanical playing mat

A lesson shaped around you

Learn together. At your own pace.

Looking for a more personal introduction to American Mahjong? Private lessons offer a welcoming way to learn on your own or with friends, with room for questions and practice.

Start with Mahjong 101 if you’re new to the game, or explore Mahjong 102 to build on the basics. Tell us about your experience, group size, and preferred dates, and we’ll discuss a lesson that fits.

Private lesson pricing, scheduling, and location are arranged by inquiry.

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Ready for a social game?

Open Play is for players who know the basics and can play independently. Join us for Mahjong, friendly conversation, and connection.

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Come for the Mahjong, stay for the connections.