American Mahjong near Seattle
There are 15 places to play American mahjong in and around Seattle. Find players and join open games on BamBuddies.
American mahjong groups, teachers & recurring games listed in and around Seattle.
Where to play in Seattle (13)
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American Mahjong at the J (Stroum Jewish Community Center)
Mercer Island
Mahjong Mondays 6-8:30pm; Daytime Drop-In 1:30-3:30pm; periodic beginner classes; annual tournament
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Seattle Mahjong Club Group
SeaTac
Weekly meetups (multiple per week); regular Mahjong for Newbies sessions; automatic tables
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Seattle Riichi Mahjong Club
Bellevue / Redmond / Capitol Hill
Sundays 12pm Stoup Brewing (Capitol Hill); Tuesdays 6:30pm Lincoln Square South (Bellevue)
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American Mahjong at The Center for Active Living (West Seattle)
West Seattle
Wednesdays 12:30-2:30pm; all levels and newcomers welcome
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American Mah Jongg at The Missing Piece
West Seattle (The Junction)
Sundays 9:30-11:30am; Wednesdays 2-4pm; beginners welcome
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American Mah Jongg at The PNA (Phinney Neighborhood Association)
Phinney Ridge, Seattle
Dedicated series page (no events currently scheduled - confirm by contact)
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Mahjong at Snoqualmie Valley YMCA
Snoqualmie
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:15-3:15pm; drop-in; informal lessons; photo ID required
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Mahjong at Lake City Seniors (Lamb of God Lutheran Church)
Lake City, Seattle
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 1-3pm; free; no registration
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Mah Jongg Fever Meetup (Uptown Espresso, Delridge)
West Seattle (Delridge)
Wednesdays 1pm; Fridays noon; teaches beginners; donates winnings to charity
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Intergenerational Mahjong 101 @ Union Station (Wing Luke Museum)
Chinatown-International District, Seattle
Periodic community mahjong events (lessons + open play) hosted by Wing Luke Museum
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QT Mahjong Club (Reclaim Clay Collective)
Chinatown-International District, Seattle
First Friday of every month; free; includes beginner lessons; queer/trans BIPOC focus
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Emerald City Tile Club
Seattle (pop-up social club)
Periodic pop-up mahjong social events around Seattle
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Sunshine Garden Chinese Senior Community Center (CISC)
Chinatown-International District
Mahjong daily activity at 10:30am (M, W-F program hours 9am-3pm)
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American Mahjong teachers and lessons in Seattle (2)
2 teachers run lessons and beginner sessions in and around Seattle — whether you spell it mahjong or mah jongg. New to the game? Start here.
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The Mahjong Corner
Bellevue
Social open play Tue-Fri 11am-5pm; Mahjong 101 & 102 lessons; private group lessons
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American Mah Jongg Group Lessons (PenMet Parks)
Gig Harbor
Thursdays, multi-week session; small-group lessons; NMJL card required
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Download BamBuddiesFrequently asked
- Where can I play American mahjong in Seattle?
- There are 15 groups, teachers and recurring games listed above. Open BamBuddies to find games with open seats near you.
- Can I take American mahjong lessons in Seattle?
- Yes — 2 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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