Overview
Time to learn how to Soeng, Pung, and Sik, the basics of Mah Jong. Come on over!
The game was originally called máquè or maa4 zoek3 in Cantonese which translates to “Sparrow”. The shuffling of mahjong tiles was said to be similar to the sound of the chattering of sparrows.
Mahjong is a game of strategy, skill, and luck. It is played with 144 (or 136 without flowers) tiles that are based on Chinese characters and symbols.
Meet other players in the community while trying to build the winning hand with four sets and a pair of tiles. First to finish putting their hand together, wins!
What You'll Learn:
- Fundamental Rules on How to Play
- How to Make a Winning Hand
- Phrases to Say During Play
Why You’ll Love It:
- Community-driven: Connect face-to-face around a table and build a multigenerational community around the tiles
- Fun & Challenging: Recognize patterns, track what others discard, and strategize
- Tactile: Enjoy the feel and sound of tiles- shuffling, stacking, and clicking
- Skill-building: accessible to beginners yet the strategy is rich enough to stay interesting for years
- Step-by-Step Guidance: Clear instructions with visuals and plenty of practice time
Limited seats! Reserve yours now.
Good to know
Highlights
- 2 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Refunds up to 2 days before event
Location
Sunset Commons
1600 Irving Street
San Francisco, CA 94122
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Agenda
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Check-in
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Welcome and introduction
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Demonstration
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