Mahjong 101.5 is designed for players who have completed Mahjong 101 or already know the fundamentals of American mahjong but aren’t quite ready to jump into fully independent open play. This class bridges the gap between learning the rules and truly understanding strategy. You’ve learned the basics. You understand the tiles. You’ve played a few hands. Now it’s time to build confidence.
In this session, we focus on:
- Faster hand selection
- Reading the National Mah Jongg League card with confidence
- When and how to pivot mid-hand
- Recognizing dead hands early
- Basic defensive play
- Tile efficiency and smarter discards
One of the most powerful tools we use is open-hand play. By playing with tiles exposed for select rounds, you’ll see strategy unfold in real time, sharpen your pattern recognition, and learn how experienced players think through decisions.
This is not a repeat of Mahjong 101. It is the next step.
By the end of class, you will:
- Choose hands more quickly
- Pivot without panic
- Feel comfortable navigating the Charleston
- Read exposures at the table
- Walk into open play with confidence
If Mahjong 101 taught you how to play, Mahjong 101.5 teaches you how to think.
This class is ideal for players who:
- Have taken Mahjong 101
- Have played a few games but feel unsure
- Want structured strategy before attending Guided Play
- Are ready to level up their mahjong skills
Seats are limited to ensure personal attention and a supportive environment.