Mahjong in Arizona

Open play

The Joker Exchange - Open Play

The Joker Exchange

The Joker Exchange studio · Scottsdale, AZ

Two-hour social open play sessions, reserved online.

• New players welcome
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• $25 per session; 10 for $200; 20 for $300

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American Mah Jongg - Beginner at Eldorado Park & Community Center

City of Scottsdale Parks & Recreation

Eldorado Park & Community Center · Scottsdale, AZ

Wed 9-11am, Nov 18-Dec 23, 2026 (prior session Sep 9-Oct 28)

• New players welcome
• $79 resident / $119 non-resident; 2026 NMJL card required ($14-15)

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American Mah Jongg Classes at Paiute Neighborhood Center

City of Scottsdale Parks & Recreation

Paiute Neighborhood Center · Scottsdale, AZ

Beginner: Wed 1-3pm, Nov 4-Dec 23, 2026 (no class 11/11); prior session Sep 9-Oct 28. Intermediate: Tue 9-11am and noon-2pm, Nov 24-Dec 29, 2026

• New players welcome
• Intermediate
• Beginner $91 resident / $137 non-resident; Intermediate $79 resident / $119 non-

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Beginning American Mah Jongg at Granite Reef Senior Center

City of Scottsdale (Granite Reef Senior Center)

Granite Reef Senior Center · Scottsdale, AZ

Tue 10am-noon, Nov 3-Dec 22, 2026 (prior session Sep 8-Oct 27)

• New players welcome
• $61 resident / $92 non-resident; buy a current NMJL card by the second class

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Learn American Mah Jongg (2-session class)

Mahj Mind

Holland Community Center · Scottsdale, AZ

Two-session beginner classes in 2026: Oct 14 & 21, Oct 19 & 26, Nov 2 & 9, Nov 4 & 18. Strategy workshops Oct 27, 28, 30 and Nov 16, 23. Times are not listed.

• New players welcome
• Intermediate

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Mah Jongg Classes at Via Linda Senior Center

City of Scottsdale (Via Linda Senior Center)

Via Linda Senior Center · Scottsdale, AZ

Beginning: Mon 10am-noon and 12:30-2:30pm, Nov 2-Dec 14, 2026 (both full). Intermediate-Advanced: Mon 2:45-4:45pm, Nov 2-Dec 14. Siamese Royale Mah Jongg (2-4 player variant on the NMJL card): Thu 9:3

• New players welcome
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• $91 resident / $137 non-resident per session

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Mahjong Classes at Valley of the Sun J

Valley of the Sun J (JCC)

Valley of the Sun J · Scottsdale, AZ

Mahjong Advanced Strategy, Fall Session 2: Wed 1-3pm from Nov 4, 2026. Beginner Session 1 and Advanced Strategy Session 1 start Jan 13, 2027; Session 2s start Mar 3, 2027

• New players welcome
• Advanced
• $150 members / $200 non-members

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Mahjong Lessons at The Mahj Clubs

The Mahj Clubs

The Mahj Clubs clubhouse · Scottsdale, AZ

3-hour beginner lessons, Mahj 102 and Winning Strategies clinics, booked on the club calendar; private and corporate lessons available

• New players welcome
• Intermediate

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The Joker Exchange - Mahjong Lessons

The Joker Exchange

The Joker Exchange studio · Scottsdale, AZ

Mahjong 101 and 102 (2.5 hrs each) and Guided Play (2 hrs), reserved through the studio's online calendar. Private group lessons on request.

• New players welcome
• Intermediate
• Mahjong 101 $75; Mahjong 102 $75; Guided Play $40

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The Mahj Clubs (formerly Phoenix Mahjong Club)

The Mahj Clubs

The Mahj Clubs clubhouse (Scottsdale Highlands) · Scottsdale, AZ

Hours: Thu & Fri 12-7:30pm, Sat & Sun 12-5pm; Mondays are for private events. Open and drop-in play, catered socials, pop-up events, weekly classes and leagues

• New players welcome
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Memberships (Mahj Pro 12-month, The Monthly Mahjer with 3-month minimum, Snowbir

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Maj by Daron

Scottsdale, AZ

Beginner series (four 2.5-hour or five 2-hour classes), Intermediate and Advanced classes, supervised play, Mah Jongg parties; Zoom lessons for instructors by appointment

• New players welcome
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Private $70/hour; group (4-12 players) $225 per person for a 4-5 lesson series;
• In person & online

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Scottsdale Mahjong Society

Scottsdale, AZ

Mahj 101/102 lessons and RSVP open play through online scheduling. A 5-week Scottsdale Winter League is listed as coming soon.

• New players welcome
• Intermediate

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Mah Jongg Party Friendly Tournament "Lite" at Via Linda Senior Center

City of Scottsdale Human Services (Via Linda Senior Center)

Via Linda Senior Center (Multiuse Rooms 1-3) · Scottsdale, AZ

Sat Oct 17, 2026; check-in 10:00am, games 11:00am-4:00pm; 3 rounds of 4 games with table rotations. No refunds for cancellations on or after Oct 14.

• Intermediate
• Advanced
• $35 resident / $40 non-resident

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Mahjong Meet Up at Agave Library

Phoenix Public Library

Agave Library (Meeting Room) · Phoenix, AZ

Next: Tue Oct 13, 2026, 1:00-3:00pm. An earlier session ran Sat Jul 25, 2026, 2-4pm and had a beginner table with an instructor.

• Intermediate
• Advanced

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Beginner Mahjong at Agave Library

Phoenix Public Library

Agave Library (Meeting Room) · Phoenix, AZ

Tue Oct 13, 2026, 12:00-1:00pm. Registration required; the class is full, with a waiting list. Stay after for practice games during open play.

• New players welcome

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Beginner Mahjong Lesson & Open Play at Sauvage Wine Bar

So Bam Fun

Sauvage Wine Bar and Shop · Phoenix, AZ

Tue Oct 27, 2026, 6:30-8:30pm; Sun Nov 15, 2026, 5:00-7:00pm

• New players welcome
• Intermediate
• Beginner lesson $60; open play $30 (each includes $10 off your tab)

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Mahjong for People who Work

Mahjong for People who Work (Meetup)

Fate Brewing Company (also Chandler Downtown Library and Bookmans West Phoenix) · Phoenix, AZ

Wednesdays 5-7pm at Fate Brewing (weekly). Some Mondays at Chandler Downtown Library (5:30pm) or Bookmans Phoenix on N 19th Ave (5pm).

• New players welcome
• Intermediate

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Love to Mahj

Phoenix, AZ

Monthly event calendars Oct–Dec 2026. Fall League of 4 weekly 2-hour sessions in North Central Phoenix. Private lessons at your location.

• New players welcome
• Intermediate
• Mahjong 101 $100; 102 $60; Guided Play $45; Open Play $20; Fall League $150; Pri

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Mahj Mind

Phoenix, AZ

Private in-person coaching in the Phoenix area or over Zoom, booked online. Public classes and open play are on the events page.

• New players welcome
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• In person & online

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So Bam Fun - Phoenix

So Bam Fun

Phoenix, AZ

Private 2-hour lessons at your home or venue across the Phoenix metro. Public events: Tue Oct 27 and Sun Nov 15, 2026 at Sauvage Wine Bar (Phoenix); Sun Nov 8, 2026, 6-8pm at Madewell Kierland (Scotts

• New players welcome
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Private group lessons from $300 per 2-hour session; public beginner lessons $50-

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Sonoran Mahjong Co.

Phoenix, AZ

Monthly calendar of beginner lessons and open play at Valley venues (Sept 2026: GenuWine Downtown PHX, The Brush Bar Scottsdale, The Art House Gilbert, Flerish Marketplace Phoenix, Postino Peoria, Cot

• New players welcome
• Intermediate
• e.g. Beginner Bootcamp Lesson $75, Social Play $30 (Mahjong Monday at zinqué Sco

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Mahjong Club at Chandler Downtown Library

Chandler Public Library

Chandler Downtown Library (Copper North, Second Floor) · Chandler, AZ

Every other Monday, 5:30-7:30pm: Oct 12, Oct 26, Nov 9, Nov 23, Dec 7, Dec 21, 2026

• New players welcome

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Mahjong Mondays at East Valley JCC

East Valley JCC

East Valley JCC · Chandler, AZ

Mondays 1:30-3:30pm; register each week by Sunday evening

• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Free

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American Mahjong Lessons - Saguaro Social Club (55+)

City of Chandler - Saguaro Social Club (55+)

Tumbleweed Recreation Center · Chandler, AZ

The Fall 2026 two-session intro (Tue Sep 15 and Sep 22) has ended. Next: American Mahjong Halloween Mixer, Tue Oct 27, 2026, 1-3pm (free; pre-registration; Advanced Beginner and up; own NMJL 2026 card

• New players welcome

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Beginner Mahjong Lessons at East Valley JCC

East Valley JCC

East Valley JCC · Chandler, AZ

Beginner lesson series 'often held throughout the year'; no dates posted. Join the waiting list or updates form.

• New players welcome

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Mahjong Open Play at The Boutique (Downtown Mesa)

The Boutique

The Boutique, Downtown Mesa · Mesa, AZ

Reservable 2-hour slots 12-2, 2-4 and 4-6pm Tue-Sat (Sun 4-7pm). Evening play 6-9pm on Thursdays and some Fridays. 'Mahjong Frenzy' points challenge runs Oct 1-Nov 30, 2026.

• New players welcome
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• $5 per person per 2-hour slot; evening open play $10; special events $20+

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Mahjong 101 & 102 Lessons at The Boutique (Downtown Mesa)

The Boutique

The Boutique, Downtown Mesa · Mesa, AZ

Mahjong 101 (3 hrs): Fri Oct 16 (12-3pm and 6:30-9:30pm), Fri Oct 23 (6:30-9:30pm), Sun Oct 25 (4-7pm), Thu Oct 29 (6-9pm), 2026. Mahjong 102: Sun Oct 18, 2026, 4-6pm. Kids 'Mini Me Mahjer' lessons al

• New players welcome
• Intermediate
• 101: $60 per person; 102: $40 per person

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American Mahjong Open Play at Desert Broom Library

Mahj Mind

Desert Broom Library (Phoenix Public Library) · Cave Creek, AZ

About twice a month in 2026: Thu Oct 8 and Thu Nov 5 (guided and open play), Fri Oct 23 1:30-4pm, Sat Nov 28.

• New players welcome
• Intermediate
• Advanced

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Mahjong Lessons (American Mahjong) at Oro Valley Public Library

Pima County Public Library

Oro Valley Public Library · Oro Valley, AZ

Three Mondays, Nov 2, 9 and 16 2026, 9:15-11:15am. Registration opens Oct 19 at 9am.

• New players welcome

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