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The mahjong scene, decoded.
Reviews, club guides, and playbooks for America’s fastest-growing mahjong community. New every week.
The Scene
Where America is playing mahjong right now.
Scene · Los Angeles
The Real Guide to Mahjong Clubs in Los Angeles
From Chinatown speakeasies to westside salons — five active clubs, current schedules, and what to expect on your first night.
11 min read →
Scene · New York
The Real Guide to Mahjong Clubs in NYC
Six clubs, four communities, and the riichi-vs-American split you need to understand before you pick a table.
13 min read →
Scene · San Francisco
The Real Guide to Mahjong Clubs in San Francisco
Why the Bay Area built the country’s most accessible mahjong scene — and the five weekly games you can walk into tonight.
12 min read →
Guides
The playbooks.
Guides
American Mahjong Rules, Explained in 10 Minutes
10 min read → The fastest honest onboarding we can give you.
Guides
Mahjong vs Mah Jongg: What’s the Difference?
8 min read → Same game? Different game? Just a spelling thing? All three.
Guides
The Charleston, Finally Explained
9 min read → The 7-pass opening ritual that breaks new players.
Gear
Best Mahjong Set for Beginners in 2026
12 min read → Three honest picks, the real tradeoffs, and the one question that saves you $200.
Coverage
The scene, city by city.
Los Angeles
Live · 5 clubs
New York
Live · 6 clubs
San Francisco
Live · 5 clubs
Austin
Coming soon
Chicago
Coming soon
Miami
Coming soon
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