American Mahjong near Albany

There are 7 places to play American mahjong in and around Albany. Find players and join open games on BamBuddies.

Where to play in Albany (6)

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• Capital Region Mah Jongg (Meetup)

  North Greenbush (Troy), NY

  Weekly, Wednesdays 1:00-4:30 PM

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• Albany JCC - Learn to Play Mah Jongg

  Albany, NY

  Multi-week seasonal class (7 weeks), Thursdays 11 AM-1 PM; instructor Criss Macaione

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• Saratoga Senior Center

  Saratoga Springs, NY

  American Mahjong Tue & Thu 12:30 PM; also Chinese Mahjong Mon/Tue/Thu

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• Niskayuna Senior Center

  Niskayuna, NY

  Learn to play American Mahjongg (Mondays 4-5:30 PM seasonal) + open Mahjong play Tue/Thu; Chinese Mahjong lessons offered too

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• Bethlehem Public Library - Mah Jongg

  Delmar (Bethlehem), NY

  Periodic adult sessions 2:30-4:30 PM (registration required); open play, not a structured class

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• Saratoga Springs Public Library - Mah Jongg Class

  Saratoga Springs, NY

  Multi-session beginner class, Mondays and Tuesday mornings (seasonal); instructor Rhona Koretzky; NMJL card used

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American Mahjong teachers and lessons in Albany (1)

One teacher runs lessons and beginner sessions in and around Albany — whether you spell it mahjong or mah jongg. New to the game? Start here.

• Barbara B. (American Mah Jongg teacher)

  Saratoga Springs, NY

  Private/group lessons (contact for schedule)

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Frequently asked

Where can I play American mahjong in Albany?

There are 7 groups, teachers and recurring games listed above. Open BamBuddies to find games with open seats near you.

Can I take American mahjong lessons in Albany?

Yes — one teacher is listed above, running lessons and beginner sessions. Most welcome complete beginners.

Is it spelled mahjong or mah jongg?

Both are used. Mah jongg is the older, traditional spelling (you will also see mahjongg); mahjong is the more common modern one. They are the same game, and the groups listed above use both.

Do I need a full group to join?

No — find open games that need players, or post your own and let the app fill the table.

Is BamBuddies free?

Yes — BamBuddies is free for players. Find games, join groups and organize your own.

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