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πŸ€„ Mahjong Thursdays - Learn to Play – 3 Week Series

Thursday, November 12 Β· 6:30-8:30 p.m. Β· Hometown Tavern

6:30-8:30 p.m.
When
  • Thursday, November 12 Β· 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where
Hometown Tavern632 Metacom Ave Β· Warren, RI Β· 02885
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$128.13

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πŸ€„ Mahjong Thursdays for Beginners – Learn to Play - 3 Week Series

Mahjong is having a moment β€” and now it’s your turn to learn!

Join us for a 3-Week Beginner Mahjong Series designed for brand-new players who want to learn in a relaxed, social, and fun atmosphere. No experience necessary β€” just bring your curiosity and a friend!

πŸ’² $125 per person (3-week series)Limited seating β€” reservations required.

✨ What’s Included:

βœ”οΈ Professional step-by-step instruction

βœ”οΈ Guided practice play each week

βœ”οΈ A printed Beginner Mahjong Cheat Sheet to keep

βœ”οΈ A Signature Mahjong Cocktail each week

βœ”οΈ Confidence to join any Mahjong table by Week 3!

πŸ€„ Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week 1 – The Basics

β€’ Meet the tiles (Dots, Bams, Craks, Winds & Dragons)

β€’ Learn the Charleston

β€’ How to read the Mahjong card

β€’ Understanding how a hand is built

β€’ Guided mini rounds for practice

You’ll leave knowing how the game flows and what you’re aiming for.

Week 2 – Strategy & Flow

β€’ Review and refresh

β€’ Choosing and committing to a hand

β€’ When to pivot

β€’ Basic strategy tips

β€’ Supervised full game play

This week builds confidence and comfort at the table.

Week 3 – Let’s Play!

β€’ Quick review + Q&A

β€’ Game etiquette & hosting tips

β€’ Mostly full play with light coaching

β€’ Celebrate your first real Mahjong wins!

By the end of the series, you’ll be ready for Open Play Nights at Hometown Tavern.

Our Mahjong series is designed as a step-by-step experience, with each week building on the last. To keep the class running smoothly for everyone, we’re unable to offer make-ups, and missing a session may prevent you from continuing.

Listed by Hometown Tavern (Wix Events), gathered by the Newport events calendar.