Time & Date
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Event Location
WBUR CitySpace890 Commonwealth AvenueBoston, MA 02215Open in Google Maps
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Mahjong is having (another) moment, and you’ve always wanted to learn to play. Here’s your chance! Connect with community, support WBUR and learn to play Hong Kong style mahjong with the Mei Mei Dumplings team and chef Irene Li!
This event is ideal for newbies, beginners and patient intermediates. Mei Mei will provide mahjong sets, printed guides and a 15-20 minute tutorial. We’ll review game setup, game play and talk a little bit about the many varieties of this beloved game.
What to bring: We’ll provide snacks and tea – please bring your own reusable mug! If you have a mahjong set, bring that too! Sets will be available for sale if you’d like to purchase one at the event.
Wanna study up on Hong Kong style? Check out this 10 minute video:
CitySpace Tickets
$20.00 (all proceeds support news and programs at WBUR)
Ways To Save
WBUR’s Legacy Circle, Murrow Society, Sustainers and Members save $5.00 on tickets to this event. To apply the discount to your ticket purchase online, you’ll need to enter a promo code. You can get your code by emailing membership@wbur.org.
Registrants may be contacted by CitySpace about this or future events.
About Mahjong on a Mission
The purpose of Mahjong on a Mission, a Mei Mei Dumplings initiative, is threefold: support community organizations, connect friends and neighbors and share our love of mahjong! For more information about Mahjong on a Mission, visit mahjongmission.eventbrite.com (all events at Mei Mei are currently sold out).
Frequently Asked Questions
Wait — there are different kinds of mahjong?
Oh, honey. Yep, the most common variations are American, Riichi, Hong Kong, Taiwanese, Chinese Competition Rules and Solitaire, if that can even be called mahjong at all. HK style is the easiest to learn and what we grew up playing, so that's our focus!
Can I come to play American-style mahjong?
This event is focused on Hong Kong style mahjong, so no — but you're welcome to come learn with HKMJ us! If you're looking to play American-style (also known as Jewish American-style), there are lots of clubs out there you can join!
I already know how to play HK mahjong. Should I still come?
Of course, as long as you're willing to play with beginners! If you're looking for a faster paced game or even a tournament style event, this might not be the best place for you. We won't cover more intermediate/advanced topics like jokers, scores, gambling etc.
I want to play with my friends and guests only. Is that ok?
Mahjong is played in groups of four. We'll do our best to keep your party together but may suggest splitting you up based on level and arrival time. Regardless, please expect to meet new people - that's part of the Mission!
How serious is this training? Will I be able to beat my grandma at mahjong after this?
You might be able to hold your own with grandma, but you probably won't beat her (and it depends what kind of mahjong she plays). We'll be focused on the basics and will not cover things like jokers, scoring etc. If you want to teach that stuff to your table, you're more than welcome to, though.