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If you play mahjong in KC, join us for the @bambirdscramble, a flexible mahjong league made for ALL schedules and ALL levels! Comment PLAY below and I’ll send you all the details directly via DM

If you play mahjong in KC, join us for the @bambirdscramble, a flexible mahjong league made for ALL schedules and ALL levels! Comment PLAY below and I’ll send you all the details directly via DM

Date Night Mahjong 101 with this group was too fun! ❤️

Date Night Mahjong 101 with this group was too fun! ❤️

Blanks are a hot topic in the mahjong world that people have very strong opinions about. 🔥 So let’s talk about it!

I’ve been playing mahjong since I was a kid and first heard about blanks in gameplay a couple of years ago. I called my grandma after hearing about it and could feel her eye roll through the phone. 🤣

What are blanks?
• They’re the blank tiles that come with your mahjong set, meant to replace lost tiles.
• As mahjong has gotten more popular, people have created all kinds of table rules for using them in gameplay, but blanks are not part of the official NMJL rules.
• The most common table rule for blanks is that you can use them to take any previously discarded tile and bring a dead tile back to life. 😱 But one of the problems with blanks is that there are no standard rules for them.

My take as a player:
• My personal preference is to play by NMJL rules without blanks! For me, part of the fun is the strategy and challenge of the game without them.
• But when I am invited to play with a group that prefers the table rule of playing with blanks, I play with them and have a great time (and probably go for a concealed hand!).

My take as a teacher:
• I teach the NMJL rules and do not teach with blanks.
• I feel strongly that it is important to learn the real NMJL rules of the game first.
• And then after that, I will encourage you to keep your blanks out, but if your group wants to decide on different table rules, I won’t lecture you on it.

What’s your opinion on blanks?👇🏼

Blanks are a hot topic in the mahjong world that people have very strong opinions about. 🔥 So let’s talk about it!

I’ve been playing mahjong since I was a kid and first heard about blanks in gameplay a couple of years ago. I called my grandma after hearing about it and could feel her eye roll through the phone. 🤣

What are blanks?
• They’re the blank tiles that come with your mahjong set, meant to replace lost tiles.
• As mahjong has gotten more popular, people have created all kinds of table rules for using them in gameplay, but blanks are not part of the official NMJL rules.
• The most common table rule for blanks is that you can use them to take any previously discarded tile and bring a dead tile back to life. 😱 But one of the problems with blanks is that there are no standard rules for them.

My take as a player:
• My personal preference is to play by NMJL rules without blanks! For me, part of the fun is the strategy and challenge of the game without them.
• But when I am invited to play with a group that prefers the table rule of playing with blanks, I play with them and have a great time (and probably go for a concealed hand!).

My take as a teacher:
• I teach the NMJL rules and do not teach with blanks.
• I feel strongly that it is important to learn the real NMJL rules of the game first.
• And then after that, I will encourage you to keep your blanks out, but if your group wants to decide on different table rules, I won’t lecture you on it.

What’s your opinion on blanks?👇🏼

Hey Kansas City mahjong players! Join us this summer for the Bambird Scramble, an ultra flexible, ladder-style mahjong league, made for all levels and all schedules. For more info and to register, visit my link in bio.

Early bird pricing: $5 off using code EARLYBAMBIRD5 if you register before May 11th

Hey Kansas City mahjong players! Join us this summer for the Bambird Scramble, an ultra flexible, ladder-style mahjong league, made for all levels and all schedules. For more info and to register, visit my link in bio.

Early bird pricing: $5 off using code EARLYBAMBIRD5 if you register before May 11th

Join us next time hallelujah 🀄️🙌🏼

Join us next time hallelujah 🀄️🙌🏼

I’m thrilled to announce that Kansas City Mahjong is partnering with @mahjinthecity to bring the @bambirdscramble to Kansas City for the summer season, June 8- August 9!

What is the Bambird Scramble?
• The Bambird Scramble is an ultra flexible, ladder-style mahjong league made for all levels and all schedules.
• It connects mahjers in our city online and brings them together to play, compete, and make new friends — with flexible scheduling, real-time scoring, and a focus on fun, friendly competition.
• You can play when and where it works for you — from your home to your favorite coffee shop, wine bar, or restaurant.
• Think of it as your Mahj Matchmaker: building confidence, sparking friendships, and growing community one game at a time — while the online portal handles all the scheduling, scoring, and standings behind the scenes.

Registration Details:
• Cost: $75/player
• Early bird pricing: Use code EARLYBAMBIRD5 to get $5 off if you sign up before May 11th
• Registration is open now! Visit link in bio for more info and to sign up!

Questions? Visit mahjinthecity.com/faqs for answers to most FAQs or email mahjinthecity@gmail.com for support.

I’m thrilled to announce that Kansas City Mahjong is partnering with @mahjinthecity to bring the @bambirdscramble to Kansas City for the summer season, June 8- August 9!

What is the Bambird Scramble?
• The Bambird Scramble is an ultra flexible, ladder-style mahjong league made for all levels and all schedules.
• It connects mahjers in our city online and brings them together to play, compete, and make new friends — with flexible scheduling, real-time scoring, and a focus on fun, friendly competition.
• You can play when and where it works for you — from your home to your favorite coffee shop, wine bar, or restaurant.
• Think of it as your Mahj Matchmaker: building confidence, sparking friendships, and growing community one game at a time — while the online portal handles all the scheduling, scoring, and standings behind the scenes.

Registration Details:
• Cost: $75/player
• Early bird pricing: Use code EARLYBAMBIRD5 to get $5 off if you sign up before May 11th
• Registration is open now! Visit link in bio for more info and to sign up!

Questions? Visit mahjinthecity.com/faqs for answers to most FAQs or email mahjinthecity@gmail.com for support.

Mother’s Day Mahjong 101 + Shopping Event @littlehousekids yesterday was such a blast!

We’ve got all the technical rules down and this group even made up their own table rule- sway like the wind when you discard a wind! 🌬️🤣

Mother’s Day Mahjong 101 + Shopping Event @littlehousekids yesterday was such a blast!

We’ve got all the technical rules down and this group even made up their own table rule- sway like the wind when you discard a wind! 🌬️🤣

Posing with our mahjongs like men pose with fish (but 1000 times cuter) 🎣

Posing with our mahjongs like men pose with fish (but 1000 times cuter) 🎣

Check out this April Mahjong 101 & 102 crew @caffetteriacafe!

This was a two night series open group lesson- a few signed up with a friend, a few showed up solo and made a new mahj friend. 💖

Join us for the next one!

Check out this April Mahjong 101 & 102 crew @caffetteriacafe!

This was a two night series open group lesson- a few signed up with a friend, a few showed up solo and made a new mahj friend. 💖

Join us for the next one!

My referral link for The Mahjong Line has been updated and switched to ShopMy! NEW link is in my bio and I also include my recommendations there. Plus, any link I share (email, social media, student materials, text) works.

Thank you for using my links for your mahjong purchases, I truly appreciate it! I do earn a small commission when you do, which helps support my small business. And I’m always happy to offer recommendations. 💛

Students- my discount code for your first purchase from The Mahjong Line has changed, and the old one is no longer active. If you need the updated code, please send me a DM. 🫶🏼

My referral link for The Mahjong Line has been updated and switched to ShopMy! NEW link is in my bio and I also include my recommendations there. Plus, any link I share (email, social media, student materials, text) works.

Thank you for using my links for your mahjong purchases, I truly appreciate it! I do earn a small commission when you do, which helps support my small business. And I’m always happy to offer recommendations. 💛

Students- my discount code for your first purchase from The Mahjong Line has changed, and the old one is no longer active. If you need the updated code, please send me a DM. 🫶🏼

Camp Mahj is back! ☀️ Register via link in bio.

American Mahjong is a fun, social game that helps kids build strategy, problem-solving, and math skills, all while learning patience and sportsmanship.

I learned to play mahjong as a little girl and many of my favorite memories are of playing mahjong with my family. I’d love to help your child fall in love with the game and give your family the chance to create some of the traditions that I cherished growing up.

In this 3-day mini camp, campers will learn the basics of American Mahjong through engaging instruction. We’ll take breaks, enjoy snacks, and keep things fun and interactive. Each camper will also receive a Lil’ Mahj card to keep. I’m a former elementary school teacher excited to make learning mahjong fun and easy!

Who: Incoming 3rd–5th graders
Where: Central Resource Library
When: July 21-23
Time: 1-3 PM
Cost: $200

Camp Mahj is back! ☀️ Register via link in bio.

American Mahjong is a fun, social game that helps kids build strategy, problem-solving, and math skills, all while learning patience and sportsmanship.

I learned to play mahjong as a little girl and many of my favorite memories are of playing mahjong with my family. I’d love to help your child fall in love with the game and give your family the chance to create some of the traditions that I cherished growing up.

In this 3-day mini camp, campers will learn the basics of American Mahjong through engaging instruction. We’ll take breaks, enjoy snacks, and keep things fun and interactive. Each camper will also receive a Lil’ Mahj card to keep. I’m a former elementary school teacher excited to make learning mahjong fun and easy!

Who: Incoming 3rd–5th graders
Where: Central Resource Library
When: July 21-23
Time: 1-3 PM
Cost: $200

Unhinged Barbie Memes: Mahjong Edition 🩷

Unhinged Barbie Memes: Mahjong Edition 🩷

Part 2 of the very prestigious, completely made up Class of 2026 NMJL Card Awards!

Any you agree with? Disagree? Which hands would you have picked?

Part 2 of the very prestigious, completely made up Class of 2026 NMJL Card Awards!

Any you agree with? Disagree? Which hands would you have picked?

2026 NMJL Card Open Play Night @fusecandle was such a fun night! Themed cocktails, mahjong cookies, the cutest space, tips & tricks for the new card, and a really great group. ✨

2026 NMJL Card Open Play Night @fusecandle was such a fun night! Themed cocktails, mahjong cookies, the cutest space, tips & tricks for the new card, and a really great group. ✨

I’m proud to present your Class of 2026 NMJL Card Awards! 🏆

*All completely made up, almost fully subjective, and absolutely just for fun*

Thank you to all of our nominees this year! We had some tough choices to make.

What do you think? Any others that would be your picks?

I’m proud to present your Class of 2026 NMJL Card Awards! 🏆

*All completely made up, almost fully subjective, and absolutely just for fun*

Thank you to all of our nominees this year! We had some tough choices to make.

What do you think? Any others that would be your picks?

It’s tile & mat washing day! 🫧 (x 6 sets)

Just a little glimpse into what goes into taking care of all of my mahjong materials and preparing for open play events and lessons. 🫶🏼

@themahjongline tile washing instructions:
• Spot clean with a damp microfiber cloth using cold water
• For a more thorough clean, rinse the tiles with cold water and gently dry them
• Do not use soap! Soap can damage the acrylic and inks.

My mat washing routine:
• Wash on cold
• Lay flat to dry (@themahjongline recommendation for drying)
• I personally have put them in the dryer for a few minutes to fully dry and have not had issues!
• I use a gentle stain remover spray when needed

It’s tile & mat washing day! 🫧 (x 6 sets)

Just a little glimpse into what goes into taking care of all of my mahjong materials and preparing for open play events and lessons. 🫶🏼

@themahjongline tile washing instructions:
• Spot clean with a damp microfiber cloth using cold water
• For a more thorough clean, rinse the tiles with cold water and gently dry them
• Do not use soap! Soap can damage the acrylic and inks.

My mat washing routine:
• Wash on cold
• Lay flat to dry (@themahjongline recommendation for drying)
• I personally have put them in the dryer for a few minutes to fully dry and have not had issues!
• I use a gentle stain remover spray when needed

SOLD OUT! | Join us on May 5th for a festive night of Mahj & Margs at Hemma Hemma! 🍋‍🟩🀄️🌮

This is a relaxed, fun open play event to help you practice, gain confidence, and meet new people in the Kansas City mahjong community. All levels are welcome, but previous experience is required. No formal lesson this time but Lauren will be there guiding and answering questions as needed!

* All mahjong materials provided
* Just bring your own 2026 card (extras available to borrow or purchase)
* Food & drinks available for purchase- feel free to come early if you want to grab dinner!

Open seating, and table rules are up to the table. My one rule for open plays: be kind. 💛

Spots are limited, sign up at the link in bio!

SOLD OUT! | Join us on May 5th for a festive night of Mahj & Margs at Hemma Hemma! 🍋‍🟩🀄️🌮

This is a relaxed, fun open play event to help you practice, gain confidence, and meet new people in the Kansas City mahjong community. All levels are welcome, but previous experience is required. No formal lesson this time but Lauren will be there guiding and answering questions as needed!

* All mahjong materials provided
* Just bring your own 2026 card (extras available to borrow or purchase)
* Food & drinks available for purchase- feel free to come early if you want to grab dinner!

Open seating, and table rules are up to the table. My one rule for open plays: be kind. 💛

Spots are limited, sign up at the link in bio!

Which combo is your favorite?

Which combo is your favorite?

Cool girls have hobbies, spread the word!

Cool girls have hobbies, spread the word!

Not your typical networking event! Loved teaching this group to mahj while they checked out some office furniture, hosted by @madelinegkliethermes @honcompany @caffetteriacafe

Not your typical networking event! Loved teaching this group to mahj while they checked out some office furniture, hosted by @madelinegkliethermes @honcompany @caffetteriacafe

📣 It’s new card season, come over 📣

**Idea credit to @saltlakemahjongclub!!!

📣 It’s new card season, come over 📣

**Idea credit to @saltlakemahjongclub!!!

The 4 things you need to host mahjong night. Swipe to the end to read a little note I wrote to myself. 🙋🏼‍♀️

Link in bio for all my recommendations and favorites!

The 4 things you need to host mahjong night. Swipe to the end to read a little note I wrote to myself. 🙋🏼‍♀️

Link in bio for all my recommendations and favorites!

The deal is just a dance that takes some practice to get right but once you get it, you get it 🪩

Use my DRAFT acronym to help you remember all the steps:

D- Dice roll to break your wall
R- Right around
A- All take 4, 3 times
F- First and third
T- Then just one

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

The deal is just a dance that takes some practice to get right but once you get it, you get it 🪩

Use my DRAFT acronym to help you remember all the steps:

D- Dice roll to break your wall
R- Right around
A- All take 4, 3 times
F- First and third
T- Then just one

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

🚨 A sneak peek of the hands that will be on the 2026 NMJL card was posted in the Mah Jongg, That’s It facebook group last night. 🚨

Do we think this is legit? And if so, what do you think about the hands?!

And does this mean we’re getting our cards in the mail sooner rather than later?

🚨 A sneak peek of the hands that will be on the 2026 NMJL card was posted in the Mah Jongg, That’s It facebook group last night. 🚨

Do we think this is legit? And if so, what do you think about the hands?!

And does this mean we’re getting our cards in the mail sooner rather than later?

A Sunday well spent playing mahjong @mimisneedlepoint! I loved meeting so many new Dallas friends, spending time at my sister and cousin’s gorgeous store, and seeing these two hobbies collide.

@madelinesalford says the Venn diagram of people who needlepoint and people who play mahjong is just a circle. 😆 And guess who finally started her first needlepoint project? 🙋🏼‍♀️

A Sunday well spent playing mahjong @mimisneedlepoint! I loved meeting so many new Dallas friends, spending time at my sister and cousin’s gorgeous store, and seeing these two hobbies collide.

@madelinesalford says the Venn diagram of people who needlepoint and people who play mahjong is just a circle. 😆 And guess who finally started her first needlepoint project? 🙋🏼‍♀️

When your mahjong and needlepoint hobbies collide 🤝 Had so much fun hosting an open play mahjong event @mimisneedlepoint today! 🀄️🪡

When your mahjong and needlepoint hobbies collide 🤝 Had so much fun hosting an open play mahjong event @mimisneedlepoint today! 🀄️🪡

Two very pretty wins from this group of friends last night!💞

Dear FFFF 2468 222 222, I will miss you so much if you’re not on the 2026 card! 🤞🏼

Two very pretty wins from this group of friends last night!💞

Dear FFFF 2468 222 222, I will miss you so much if you’re not on the 2026 card! 🤞🏼

Ready to learn Mahjong? 🀄️

This two-night beginner series at Caffetteria will take you from learning the basics to feeling confident sitting down at a table and playing on your own.

Registration includes both classes and you can sign up solo or bring a friend!

•Mahjong 101: Thursday, April 9th 5:30-8:00 PM •Mahjong 102: Thursday, April 30th 5:30-8:00 PM

Perfect for complete beginners or anyone who wants to fully learn the game in a clear, structured, and engaging way.

Link in bio to reserve your spot!

Ready to learn Mahjong? 🀄️

This two-night beginner series at Caffetteria will take you from learning the basics to feeling confident sitting down at a table and playing on your own.

Registration includes both classes and you can sign up solo or bring a friend!

•Mahjong 101: Thursday, April 9th 5:30-8:00 PM •Mahjong 102: Thursday, April 30th 5:30-8:00 PM

Perfect for complete beginners or anyone who wants to fully learn the game in a clear, structured, and engaging way.

Link in bio to reserve your spot!

Who’s excited to try the new 2026 NMJL card?! Join us for Mahjong Open Play @fusecandle on Monday, April 13 from 6:30–8:30 PM. This will be a fun, relaxed night to break in the new card together. 🀄️🍸🩷

Your ticket includes:
• One drink
• Full mahjong setup
• A private shopping experience with 10% off

Before we start playing, I’ll share a quick intro and a few tips on the new card, then we’ll dive into open play!

Just bring your 2026 NMJL card (I’ll also have a few available to purchase).

Open seating and we’ll rotate tables halfway through! 
Prior mahjong experience required, there will not be a lesson. All levels are welcome!
 Tickets: $45

Link in bio to reserve your spot!

Who’s excited to try the new 2026 NMJL card?! Join us for Mahjong Open Play @fusecandle on Monday, April 13 from 6:30–8:30 PM. This will be a fun, relaxed night to break in the new card together. 🀄️🍸🩷

Your ticket includes:
• One drink
• Full mahjong setup
• A private shopping experience with 10% off

Before we start playing, I’ll share a quick intro and a few tips on the new card, then we’ll dive into open play!

Just bring your 2026 NMJL card (I’ll also have a few available to purchase).

Open seating and we’ll rotate tables halfway through! 
Prior mahjong experience required, there will not be a lesson. All levels are welcome!
 Tickets: $45

Link in bio to reserve your spot!

Who’s excited to see the 2026 NMJL card?! The new card typically begins arriving the last week of March through the first week of April. Last year mine arrived on March 30th.

In the past, we’ve seen some clear trends including what sections are included, types of hands, patterns of pungs and kongs, and the colors used. This allows us to make some pretty strong predictions about what we will see on this year’s card.

But with the error on the 2025 card and the release of a few new alternative mahjong cards, I wonder if the NMJL will change things up and surprise us a little. 👀

What are your predictions and hopes for the 2026 NMJL card?

Who’s excited to see the 2026 NMJL card?! The new card typically begins arriving the last week of March through the first week of April. Last year mine arrived on March 30th.

In the past, we’ve seen some clear trends including what sections are included, types of hands, patterns of pungs and kongs, and the colors used. This allows us to make some pretty strong predictions about what we will see on this year’s card.

But with the error on the 2025 card and the release of a few new alternative mahjong cards, I wonder if the NMJL will change things up and surprise us a little. 👀

What are your predictions and hopes for the 2026 NMJL card?

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