American Mahjong near Columbia
There are 9 places to play American mahjong in and around Columbia. Find players and join open games on BamBuddies.
American mahjong groups, teachers & recurring games listed in and around Columbia.
Where to play in Columbia (4)
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Soda City Mahj — Mahjong on Boyd Plaza (Columbia Museum of Art)
Columbia, SC
Recurring lessons & open play (e.g. Wed mornings) at Boyd Plaza, plus lessons/leagues/open-play nights
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USC Continuing Education — Mah Jongg (Twyla Stowe)
Columbia, SC
Multi-session beginner course (e.g. June 17, 18, 24, 25, 2026; 10:00-11:30 AM)
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Lexington County Library — Game On: Mahjong
Lexington, SC
Recurring monthly (e.g. Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, 2026; 6:00-7:30 PM), 30 min instruction + play, ages 18+
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Richland Library Wheatley — Play Freely: Learn Mah Jong on the Patio
Columbia, SC
Library program (e.g. May 5, 2026; 5:30-7:30 PM), part of recurring Play Freely series at multiple branches; registration required
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American Mahjong teachers and lessons in Columbia (3)
5 teachers run lessons and beginner sessions in and around Columbia — whether you spell it mahjong or mah jongg. New to the game? Start here. Showing 3 of 5.
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American Mah Jongg — Columbia, SC (Belleville BirdBam / Twyla Stowe)
Columbia, SC
Lessons + competitive leagues; contact host for session times
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Alice McMahan — Mah Jongg with Alice
Columbia, SC
Intro and Next Level classes; public & private; weekday evenings + Fri-Sun
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Suzanne O'Dell — Talk Birdie to Me
Columbia, SC (29223)
American Mahjong instructional classes (NMJL rules); OMM Certified Instructor
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- Where can I play American mahjong in Columbia?
- There are 9 groups, teachers and recurring games listed above. Open BamBuddies to find games with open seats near you.
- Can I take American mahjong lessons in Columbia?
- Yes — 5 teachers are 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.
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