Mahjong 101 at Taste by Spellbound

544 Buckland Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074

3:00 - 5:00PM

Come learn the game everyone is talking about! Join New England Mahj Co. at Taste by Spellbound in South Windsor for a welcoming Mahjong 101 experience designed for complete beginners—no experience needed.

Weather permitting, we’ll gather outdoors in Taste’s beautiful garden for an afternoon of mahjong, connection, and something sweet. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, you’ll receive a refund and we will reschedule on another day.

During this beginner-friendly lesson, you’ll learn:

• Tile identification and setup

• How to read the NMJL card

• The Charleston

• The basics of game play

• How to begin building a winning hand

• Guided play with instructor support

Your experience also includes a $10 Taste by Spellbound voucher to use toward a drink and a treat.

All mahjong sets and supplies are provided. Bring your 2026 NMJL card if you have one—we’ll have extras available to borrow. Plan on arriving 10 minutes early, as the lesson will begin on time.

Come for the mahjong, stay for the treats, and leave ready to play.

Gather. Play. Repeat.

Mahjong Social Play at Coracora | West Hartford

51 Isham Rd, West Hartford, CT 06107 (Flagship Location)

12:00 - 2:00PM

Gather your mahjong friends—or come meet new ones! Join New England Mahj Co. at Coracora for a lively evening of mahjong, great company, and a little friendly competition.

Whether you’ve recently completed Mahjong 101 or you’re already a regular at the table, this is your chance to put your skills into practice, build confidence, and connect with fellow mahjong enthusiasts in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.

What to Expect:

• Social play in groups of four

• Beautiful mahjong sets and accessories provided

• An instructor available to assist as needed

• A complimentary welcome drink

• A special menu with food and additional drinks available for purchase

A Few Things to Know:

This is a social play event, not a formal lesson. Guests should have completed Mahjong 101 or have a basic understanding of American Mahjong.

Please bring your 2026 National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card.

We kindly ask that you arrive 10 minutes early and be ready to play at the scheduled start time. Your tablemates will be waiting for you!

Come for the mahjong, stay for the connections, and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere at Coracora.

Gather. Play. Repeat. ✨

Mindset Winery & Lounge | 6:30PM-8:30PM

310 W Queen St, Southington, CT 06489

Ready to learn the game everyone is talking about? Join New England Mahj Co. at Mindset Winery & Lounge for Mahjong 101—an evening designed for complete beginners who are ready to learn, laugh, and discover why mahjong has become their new favorite night out.

Mindset provides the perfect backdrop for learning to play. With its warm, intimate atmosphere, and modern lounge feel, this isn’t your average game night. Settle in with a glass of wine, enjoy the ambiance, and learn American Mahjong in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

During Mahjong 101, you’ll learn:

• The tiles and how to identify them

• How to read and navigate the 2026 National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card

• How to choose a hand and begin building it

• The Charleston and passing tiles

• The basic rules and flow of American Mahjong

• How to call and expose tiles

• How to complete a winning hand and call Mahjong!

We’ll finish with guided play, so you can put everything together with an instructor there to help you every step of the way.

All mahjong sets and supplies are provided, and we’ll have a limited number of NMJL cards available to borrow.

Please arrive 10 minutes early so everyone can get settled and we can begin promptly.

Come with friends or come on your own—you’ll leave knowing the basics and ready to keep playing at a Mahjong 102 class or one of our upcoming social play events.

Sip. Learn. Mahj. Repeat. 🀄️🍷