Hinsdale Mahjong Society Foundations: A Confident Start to American Mahjong
Hinsdale Mahjong Society Foundations
HMS Mahjong Society Foundations is a welcoming, thoughtfully structured class designed to give you the skills and confidence to join an HMS session or open play with ease.
In this 2-hour guided class, you’ll learn:
The structure of the game and how a round flows
Tile names, suits, and the NMJL card basics
How to deal, organize your rack, and read potential hands
Key terms like pungs, kongs, jokers, and Charleston
Strategy basics so you’re not just playing — you’re thinking
This class is perfect for:
True beginners
Anyone who has “sort of learned” before but wants clarity
Women who want to confidently join HMS Sessions or Open Play
You’ll leave with a foundational understanding of the game, printed reference materials, and the confidence to sit down at a table without feeling overwhelmed.
Light refreshments served.
Ready to Continue?
The most successful mahjong players will play mahjong again soon after learning.
You may register for Foundations only ($65), or choose the Foundations + Summer Passport ($235) and continue building your skills in a supportive, elevated environment.
Your registration for Foundations + Summer Passport reserves your seat for Summer Play.
If life happens (which it does and is understandable!), please provide notice so we may offer your evening seat to someone on the alternate player list. It is okay to miss a session; there is no penalty — this is not that type of group.
In the event you need to miss a session, and have given 7 days notice, you are are eligible to receive one make-up credit for a missed week per league session at a future open play (space permitting).