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beginners welcome!
Beginner American Mahjong lessons in Hopkins and across the Twin Cities.
Ready to learn American Mahjong? Mahj Happy offers welcoming beginner lessons in Hopkins, Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, and throughout the Twin Cities. No experience is needed—I’ll bring the tiles, cards, and everything you need to learn how to play.
what you’ll learn
American Mahjong has its own rhythm, but you do not need to learn it all at once. We’ll take the game step by step, practice as we go, and make room for every question.
beginner lesson format
Lessons combine clear instruction with time at the table, so the game starts to make sense by doing—not by memorizing a rulebook.
what to expect
Beginner lessons are approximately two hours. No previous experience is required, and Mahj Happy provides the Mahjong sets, cards, and teaching supplies. Classes work beautifully for friend groups, private gatherings, and public events.
private beginner lessons
Plan a lesson at home, at a party, with neighbors, at work, or at another private gathering. I’ll shape the experience for your group and bring what we need to play.
kind words
Real notes from new players who learned with Mahj Happy.
“Annie was such a fun and helpful teacher when we had a girls night to learn Mahjong. We play ALL the time now thanks to Annie! 💕”
“The best teacher! She makes Mahjong fun, easy to learn, and approachable. If you’re thinking about taking a class, sign up — you won’t regret it!”
“Annie is very knowledgeable in Mahjong and is an experienced teacher. We enjoyed our lesson and the confidence and encouragement she gave us to continue to play Mahjong.”
“I MEANNNNN - Annie is simply the best. Made it so easy to learn. Not a know it all but an approachable queen who makes you feel like it’s doable. You can tell she teaches children, bc that’s exactly the type of patience I required. Cannot recommend her enough!!! Tile library is also genius. Renting for a girls weekend - heck ya.”
“Learning how to play Mahjong from Annie was such a wonderful experience! Not only was she a great teacher, but I had a lot of fun and cannot wait to play again. I’m already planning on having her teach my friends and family, I cannot recommend Annie enough!”
“Annie made learning mahjong so fun and straightforward to learn! We had a great time and I'm so excited to have a new hobby!”
upcoming beginner mahjong classes
Mahj Happy hosts beginner lessons at welcoming partner venues around the Twin Cities. See the current schedule for dates, locations, availability, and registration.
See Upcoming Eventswhere Mahj Happy teaches
Mahj Happy is based in Hopkins, Minnesota, and serves Minneapolis and the western Twin Cities—including St. Louis Park, Minnetonka, Edina, Plymouth, and nearby communities. Beginner lessons can come to private homes and group gatherings, while public classes pop up at partner venues across the area.
good to know
No. Mahj Happy beginner lessons are made for brand-new players, including people who have never touched a Mahjong tile or seen a National Mah Jongg League card.
Mahj Happy teaches American Mahjong, including the Charleston and how to use the current National Mah Jongg League card.
No. Mahj Happy provides the Mahjong sets, racks, and teaching supplies used during the lesson. When you’re ready to host your own game, you can borrow a complete set from the Mahj Happy Tile Library.
No. Cards are provided for the lesson, and you’ll learn how to read and use one as part of the class.
A beginner lesson is approximately two hours, giving the group time for instruction and hands-on play.
Yes. Mahj Happy offers private beginner lessons for friend groups, parties, neighborhood gatherings, corporate groups, and other events. See private lesson options or send a request when your group is ready.
Mahj Happy is based in Hopkins and teaches at private homes and partner venues in Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Minnetonka, Edina, Plymouth, and nearby Twin Cities communities.
Keep playing! Join one of Mahj Happy’s open-play opportunities, gather your own table, borrow a complete set from the Mahj Happy Tile Library, or practice online with I Love Mahj. Use promo code MAJHAPPY when you sign up for three free weeks.