Mahjong Night 麻将之夜

at MLK Library

Come play American or Hong Kong-style mahjong. All levels welcome, including complete beginners! 来玩美式或港式麻将吧！欢迎各个水平的玩家，哪怕是完全的新手也没问题！

NEW: Due to increasing demand, we are only able to offer so many beginner spots. Spots are first-come, first-served and cannot be held for people not yet in attendance. Lessons will begin no later than 6:05pm. Lessons are for folks who have never played before, or have not played for a long time. Newbie players who have done a lesson before are welcome to join regular tables! 

Meeting every Tuesday night from 6-8pm in the Great Hall. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own sets if they have them! Spots are limited. Lessons for beginners begin promptly at 6pm. 

Mahjong is a game of strategy, skill, and a bit of luck. Originating in China, it spread internationally, evolving into different regional styles. We will be hosting both Hong Kong and American-style mahjong tables. We also now have sets and at least one instructor for Japanese Riichi-style mahjong. 

What You’ll Learn:
🀄 The history and cultural significance of mahjong.
🀄 The fundamentals of Hong Kong Style or American Style gameplay, tile sets, and scoring.
🀄 Strategies to build winning hands, similar to Gin Rummy.
🀄 A fun, welcoming space to connect with the community and enjoy the game.

All levels are welcome! Whether you're new to mahjong or looking to refine your skills, this open play night offers an engaging way to experience the game in its authentic form or the American style. Our instructor and several players speak both Cantonese and Mandarin. All are welcome to play, regardless of English proficiency.

我哋嘅導師同幾位參加者識講廣東話同普通話。無論你識唔識英文，都歡迎你一齊嚟打麻雀！

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每周二晚上 6 点到 8 点在大礼堂举行。

欢迎大家携带自己的麻将牌组参加！名额有限，先到先得～

麻将，在中文中意为“麻雀”，是一种结合策略、技巧与运气的游戏。起源于中国，后来传播到世界各地，发展出不同的地区玩法。本活动将设有香港玩法与美式玩法的麻将桌，同时也提供一套**日本立直麻将（Riichi）**供体验。

您将学到：
🀄 麻将的历史与文化意义
🀄 香港或美式麻将的基础规则、牌组和计分方式
🀄 构建胜利牌型的策略（类似于 Gin Rummy）
🀄 一个轻松友好的社交空间，与社区互动、共同享受麻将乐趣

欢迎所有水平的玩家参与！ 无论您是刚接触麻将的新手，还是想提升技巧的老玩家，开放式对局之夜都是一次精彩的游戏体验机会，让您感受原汁原味或美式风格的麻将魅力

我们的导师和几位参与者能说粤语和普通话。无论您的英语水平如何，欢迎您前来参与麻将活动

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