Hi and welcome! I’m Lauren and I’m so excited to share the love of Mahjong with you! Friends had been trying to get me to play Mahjong for years and when I finally jumped in, I couldn’t believe that I had waited so long! I am a lifelong lover of games, strategy and puzzles and I am often found playing cards with family or meditating through jigsaw puzzles (or reading, baking or skiing). Put that together with the beautiful tiles and delightful table scapes, it’s easy to pull together new and old friends for a game! I started Mahj the Day, because I believe Mahjong is about so much more than tiles and strategy. It's about gathering around a table, sharing laughs, building friendships, and creating a community that keeps people coming back long after the game is over.

If you've ever looked at a Mahjong (aka Mah Jongg) card and thought, "There are way too many rules to learn," you're not alone. One of the biggest misconceptions about American Mahjong is that you need to memorize everything before you can sit down and play. You don't. Learning mahjong should be fun, approachable, and free from intimidation. That's why every Mahj the Day class is designed to break the game down into manageable steps, helping players build confidence one hand at a time.

Whether you're joining a beginner Mahjong class, hosting a private event, or gathering a group of friends for a lesson, you'll find a welcoming environment where questions are encouraged, mistakes are expected, and progress is celebrated. Our goal isn't just to teach the rules (following NMJL) —it's to help you feel comfortable at the table and excited to play.

Mahj the Day embraces a modern approach to Mahjong that honors tradition while making the game accessible to today's players. We believe learning should feel relaxed, social, and enjoyable. No pressure. No perfection required. Just a beautiful game, great company, and the opportunity to learn something new.

Because at the end of the day, Mahjong isn't just about winning hands. It's about creating connections, building community, and making time to gather with the people around you.

We'd love to save you a seat at the table.