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 snacks will be provided.

​Ready to Continue?

​The most successful mahjong players For those who want to turn learning into consistent play, a limited number of seats are available in the May 3-Week Night Session.

​You may register for Foundations only ($65), or choose the Foundations + May Series ($190) and continue building your skills in a supportive, elevated environment.

​​Your registration for Foundations + May Session reserves your seat for the full May Session: May 5, May 12, May 19

​​​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).