Meet For Mahjong's Mission
Meet For Mahjong is built to be the one place an American Mahjong player can go to do everything that matters most. No more piecing things together across Facebook groups, Instagram posts, group texts, and scattered websites. Here you can:
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See all local Mahjong event opportunities in one place.
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Find other people in your area looking to play.
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Locate local public places where you can meet up for a game.
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Find instructors close to you.
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Join a safe, moderated discussion board to talk all things Mahjong.
Meet the Player
Rachel — founder, Meet For Mahjong
I'm Rachel, and I absolutely love playing American Mahjong—it's one of my favorite ways to connect, unwind, and have fun. I'm based in Atlanta, where I live with my husband (who I met volunteering through the University of Georgia), our two kids, and our three pups. When I'm not playing mahjong, I'm usually spending time with family and friends, hosting book club, leading my daughter's Girl Scout troop, or cheering on Georgia football (Go Dawgs!).
Why I Built This
I started this website because my mom fell in love with the game but couldn't always find people to play with. The idea started because I wanted her to have a safe and easy way to connect with others in her community while playing Mahjong.
Finding other Mahjong players can be challenging, especially if you've recently moved to a new area or are just learning the game. Meet For Mahjong solves this by giving the American Mahjong community a single, dedicated home.
Meet For Mahjong Values
Community First
This should be a welcoming home for every player, regardless of experience.
Safety
Reporting and blocking tools, privacy toggles, and moderation keep the community safe.
Accessibility
Players of all skill levels are welcome — from brand-new to decades of experience.
Connection
Bringing people together through this beautiful game is at the heart of everything here.
What You Can Do Here
Events Board
Browse and host local Mahjong tournaments, meetups, open play, and classes. Filter by city or distance from your zip code, and pay securely for ticketed events.
Browse Events →Find Players Nearby
Create a detailed profile and search for compatible players by skill level, availability, and distance. Send a Last-Minute Game Alert when you need a fourth right now.
Find Players →Public Play Locations
Discover public Mahjong games, clubs, and regular meetups across the country — synced daily from our community directory.
View Locations →Instructors
Looking to learn or sharpen your skills? Connect with verified American Mahjong instructors in your area or online.
Meet Instructors →Discussion Board
Ask questions, share strategies, swap stories, and discover deals & coupons in our dedicated community forum.
Open the Forum →Real-Time Messaging
Chat directly with players you connect with to schedule games, share directions, and make new friends — all in one place.
Go to Messages →Get Started in Four Simple Steps
Create Your Profile
Sign up and share your Mahjong experience, availability, and preferences. The multi-step form makes it easy and takes only a few minutes.
Find Local Players
Use the search filters to find compatible players near you — filter by skill level, availability, and distance from your zip code.
Connect & Message
Send a message to players you'd like to play with, coordinate schedules, and arrange your first game.
Play Mahjong!
Meet up at your chosen location and enjoy a game of American Mahjong with your new group.
How Memberships Work
Meet For Mahjong has two membership paths — one for players and one for instructors. Both start with a free tier that already includes a lot. Paid tiers add features on top of the free tier — they don't replace it.
For Players
Open Play
Free
Everyone starts here. Always free.
- Create and edit your full profile
- View events and event details
- View instructor contact information
- Post events as needed ($0.99 free-to-attend · $9.99 paid)
- Search nearby public play locations
- Read & post on the Discussion Board
Verified Player
$0.99/mo or $9.99/yr
Everything in Open Play, plus:
- Search and connect with other players nearby
- In-site messaging with other members
- Email and optional SMS alerts for events near you
- Request a game with 1–3 other players (Last-Minute Game Alerts)
For Instructors
Instructor Starter
Free
Free instructor membership — get listed and share events.
- Create and edit your instructor profile
- View events and event details
- Post events as needed ($0.99 free-to-attend · $9.99 paid)
- Search nearby public play locations
- Read & post on the Discussion Board
Instructor Advantage
$9.99/mo or $99.99/yr
Everything in Instructor Starter, plus:
- Search and connect with other players
- In-site messaging with members
- Email and optional SMS alerts
- Free-to-attend events are free to post
- Paid events discounted to $6.99 per event
Instructor Unlimited
$29.99/mo or $299.99/yr
Everything in Instructor Advantage, plus:
- Unlimited event posting — both free and paid events are free to post
- Premium Instructor badge displayed next to your name
- Priority placement in the instructor directory
- Best value for instructors posting 3+ paid events per month
See the full breakdown — including event posting fees and the Premium Instructor badge — on the Membership page.
About American Mahjong
American Mahjong, also known as Mahjong (Mah Jongg), is a tile-based game that was adapted from the Chinese game in the 1920s. It's played with a set of 152 tiles and uses a unique card from the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) that changes each year.
The game combines skill, strategy, and a little bit of luck. It's typically played with four players and is popular across the United States, especially among social groups and community centers.