Get practice identifying tiles, setting up the game, choosing hands from the card and following the basic rules of play. Each participant receives a set of Mahjong cards to keep. Leave ready to play independently.
American Mahjong (Fall session A, West PM) is a beginner class held at Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) West in Madison, WI. It costs $54 ($54 (MSCR course #54127)). The class runs as a series of sessions. Schedule: Mondays 4:00-6:30pm, Sep 28 - Oct 19, 2026; 4 sessions. 18+. Each participant keeps a set of Mahjong cards.. Check Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) West's site for the latest availability and booking.
Price$54($54 (MSCR course #54127))
Duration2h 30m
ScheduleMondays 4:00-6:30pm, Sep 28 - Oct 19, 2026; 4 sessions. 18+. Each participant keeps a set of Mahjong cards.
MaterialsIncluded
Best forAdults (18+) who want to learn American mahjong from the start.
Mondays 4:00-6:30pm, Sep 28 - Oct 19, 2026; 4 sessions. 18+. Each participant keeps a set of Mahjong cards.
Location
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) West, Madison WI
Provider
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) West
Booking
Available — see booking link
Upcoming Sessions
2026-09-28
2026-10-05
2026-10-12
2026-10-19
Sessions change — confirm dates with Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) West before booking.
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Prices and schedules change. Please confirm current details with Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) West before booking.
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Common Questions About Mahjong Lessons in Madison
These are the questions people most often ask about mahjong lessons in Madison — answers apply city-wide, not just to this class.
How much do mahjong lessons cost in Madison?
Of the 5 mahjong lessons in Madison with a published price, the typical (median) starting price is $54, ranging from $23.18 to $54. These are the venues' own listed rates, not estimates, and each listing says what the price covers.
Do I need to know how to play before my first lesson?
No. Beginner sessions start with the tiles themselves — how the walls are built, the Charleston, and what a finished hand looks like. Most run a short teach-the-rules round before play.
Are tiles and the current mahjong card provided?
Tiles are supplied at almost every venue, and most classes lend or include the current year's card. If you'd like to confirm, the organiser's page says so.
How long does it take to learn mahjong?
Two hours is typical for a first lesson, and most people leave able to play a full hand with the card in front of them. Fluent recognition of the hands takes a season of regular play.
Is mahjong for older adults, or can anyone learn?
No. Tables run from retirees to college students — the game is pattern recognition and table talk, not a fitness test, and most groups are glad to have new players of any age.