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Learn to Play American Mahjong!

New to mahjong or want to sharpen your skills? Our mahjong classes and lessons are designed for every level—from your very first game to fine-tuning your strategy. Book with friends or sign up solo and meet new players. All classes are taught at Bird Bam Mahjong Club in Los Angeles, a beautiful, dedicated mahjong space located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley inside the Encino Town Center.

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Introduction to American Mahjong

Never played before? Start here. No experience or equipment needed—we provide the table, players, tiles, and cards.

$75 · 3 hours Experience needed: None

You’ll learn the fundamentals of American Mahjong and finish the class with practice games to put what you learned into action. Each student receives their own copy of Bird Bam Mahjong Club’s Quick Guide and Mahjong Glossary to keep.

What’s provided: Table, players, tiles, cards
Bonus: Bird Bam Mahjong Club’s Quick Guide and Mahjong Glossary to keep
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American Mahjong Guided Play

Already know the basics? Play with expert guidance and get real-time help with strategy and decision-making.

$75 · 3 hours Experience needed: Basic understanding of the card, suits, and gameplay

This class is for players who understand the card, the suits, and how the game flows, and want to play with expert guidance.

Each session starts with a 30-minute review, followed by guided play. Your instructor will walk you through the Charleston, help you choose a hand, and guide your keep-or-discard decisions in real time.

What’s provided: Everything you need
Bonus: Free pass to a Mahjong Open Play session for future use
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Pivoting Clinic

Learn when to stay the course and when to pivot to a new hand or category with confidence.

$75 · 3 hours Experience needed: Knowledge of gameplay and the card

Find it hard to decide what to do when the hand you’ve been working on starts to feel like a dead end? This clinic will help you learn when and how to pivot to a new hand or category.

Through multiple rounds of mahjong, you’ll get expert guidance on when to keep working on a hand and when it’s time for a new strategy. You’ll learn all the best pivot options for the tiles on your rack.

What’s provided: Table, players, tiles
Bonus: Bird Bam Mahjong Club’s 2026 Pivot Guide to keep
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Mahjong Variations Clinic – 3, 2, and 1 Player

Learn how to enjoy American Mahjong with 3 players, 2 players, or even solo, so you always have a way to play.

$75 · 3 hours Experience needed: Knowledge of gameplay and the card

Want to play even when you don’t have a full table? This clinic teaches you how to enjoy American Mahjong with 3 players, 2 players, or even solo. You’ll learn the rules and flow for each variation so you always have a way to play.

Through guided rounds, you’ll practice each format at the table and see how the strategy shifts when there are fewer players. You’ll leave confident in how to set up, score, and adapt your game—no matter how many people you have.

What’s provided: Table, players, tiles, cards
Bonus: Bird Bam Mahjong Club’s Variations Guide with rules for 3-, 2-, and 1-player mahjong to keep

Ready to enroll or want more info?

Call, text, or email Bird Bam Mahjong Club: info@birdbamclub.com | (818) 564-7289

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