Learn American Mahjong
And Join the Fun!
Looking for something new to learn… something social… something that actually makes you think?
American Mahjong is one of the most fun, challenging, and community-building games you can play — and you don’t need any experience to start.
If your friends are playing and you’re curious what all the buzz is about. This beginner-friendly online course teaches you everything you need to understand the game and feel ready to sit down at a table with friends.
Why Learn Mahjong?
Mahjong isn’t just a game — it’s a way to connect.
People play in living rooms, community centers, temples, churches, clubs, and friend groups all over the country. It’s a reason to gather, laugh, and use your brain in a whole new way.
Yes — the game is a little complex at first.
There are tiles, patterns, and a yearly card of hands to learn.
But once you understand:
✔ The basic rules
✔ The rhythm of a game
✔ How to read the card
…it all starts to click. And that’s when Mahjong becomes incredibly fun.
This Beginning Mahjong Course Helps You Get There Faster
Instead of feeling lost when you first sit down to play, you’ll understand what’s happening and how to participate.
Inside this beginner-friendly course, you’ll get:
Nearly 2 hours of video lessons
Clear explanations of the rules and game flow
Step-by-step help reading the National Mah Jongg League card
Real examples so you can see how hands come together
Strategy tips to help you make smart decisions
Printable reference sheets
Written summary transcripts for easy review
You can watch at your own pace and come back anytime you need a refresher.
Perfect If…
Your friends are learning and you want to join them
You want a new hobby that keeps your brain active
You love games, puzzles, or patterns
You want a social activity that brings people together
You like learning something a little challenging and very rewarding
Learn From a Real-Life Teacher
Hi, I’m Amanda.
I teach American Mahjong locally in Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park and the surrounding areas, just west of Chicago. I’ve helped dozens of new players go from “What is happening?” to confidently playing with friends.
I created this online course so you can learn in a relaxed, step-by-step way — even if you’ve never seen a Mahjong tile before.
You Don’t Have to Master It Overnight
Mahjong takes a little time to get used to — and that’s part of the fun.
The goal isn’t perfection.
It’s understanding enough to play, keep learning, and enjoy the experience with other people.
This course helps you get comfortable with the rules, the card, and the flow of the game — so you can start playing sooner and have more fun doing it.
Ready to Start?
If you’ve been curious about Mahjong, this is your invitation.
Learn the game.
Challenge your brain.
Join the table.
What’s Included in the Course
This isn’t just a quick overview — it’s a complete beginner path to understanding and playing American Mahjong.
You’ll get access to lessons covering:
✔ The tiles, suits, dragons, winds, flowers, and jokers
✔ The official National Mah Jongg League card and how to read it
✔ Table setup, dealing, and the Charleston
✔ Choosing what tiles to pass (with real examples)
✔ Turn order, gameplay flow, and picking up tiles
✔ Joker swaps, singles, and pairs
✔ Reading the table and basic strategy
✔ How to score and how to win
✔ Mahjong etiquette and table confidence
✔ How to find or start a group to play with
Plus printable reference sheets, written summaries, and examples to help everything stick.
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You’ll have full access for 12 months, so you can rewatch lessons anytime you need a refresher. My hope is that you watch all of the lessons within a month of signing up, and then rewatch the parts you want to improve about a month later. The goal is to get you playing and practicing right away so that play becomes natural.
You can watch the course immediately or in a couple of sittings. It's a lot of information so taking breaks to stretch and move your body can help build brain capacity to retain what you learn. I recommend watching as much as you can until your brain feels full and then practicing with friends who play -- I explain how to find people to play with in the course -- and then come back to review the lesson after you have played a few times to learn more strategy, tips, how to read the table, and to improve your hand selection.
Yes — this course follows standard American Mahjong rules and uses the National Mah Jongg League card. I play for fun, not for points or prizes, so my teaching leans toward friendly play and building community.
Not to start the course. But if you plan to host games or practice at home, having a set is helpful. I explain what to look for and how to make sure you're getting an American set instead of the Chinese Mahjong set.
You can take the course and use a sample card to follow along before buying your own card. But, yes — I recommend you buy the current official NMJL card to play real games. I explain how to get an official one inside the course (and what to watch out for so you don’t buy a fake).
Yes. You can log in and watch from your computer, tablet, or phone.
Because this is a digital course with immediate access, all sales are final.
If you’re local to Chicagoland and the Western Suburbs, Oak Park, Forest Park, River Forest, Illinois, I do teach in-person lessons. Contact me or visit my website learnamericanmahjongwithamanda.com/classes for availability. This online course is the perfect supplement to in-person lessons.
Yes! If you’ve taken a $50 lesson with me, you can get the full online course for just $47 instead of $97.
Yes. I’ll be offering a separate, low-cost workshop focused specifically on understanding the new card and learning sample hands in a simple, beginner-friendly way.
It’s designed for beginners, but it’s also great for newer players who have played a few games and still feel unsure about the rules or flow of play. There are a lot of great tips and tricks sprinkled throughout. If you're already comfortable with the basics, reach out to learn more about my more advanced strategy course to improve your skills.
Online American Mahjong Beginner Course
$97
Nearly 2 hours of step-by-step video lessons
Printable guides, cheat sheets & reference pages
Rewatch anytime for a full year
Includes 12 months of access
You don’t have to memorize everything at once. Learn the basics, start playing, then come back and review whenever you need.
Reviews...
When the game is explained clearly and step by step, it finally makes sense — and that’s when it becomes fun.
"I understand why people need lessons to play this game. It is complex and layered, but you break it down into digestible bits that make sense. Now I just need to go play!"
“I've learned more with you in 5 minutes than I did in the other class I took. Wow!”
"Thank you for breaking this down in a way that makes sense, and having the patience to answer all of my questions. I was so excited to get my first win!"
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