Multi-session class teaching American Mah Jongg using National Mah Jongg League rules. Current-year card and playing sets provided.
Learn to Play Mah Jongg is a beginner class held at New Orleans JCC (Uptown) in New Orleans, LA. It costs $95–$110 ($95 JCC member / $110 non-member; current-year Mah Jongg card and sets provided). The class runs as a series of sessions. Schedule: Multi-session course; schedule varies by season. Contact JCC for upcoming dates.. Check New Orleans JCC (Uptown)'s site for the latest availability and booking.
Price$95–$110($95 JCC member / $110 non-member; current-year Mah Jongg card and sets provided)
Duration2 hours
ScheduleMulti-session course; schedule varies by season. Contact JCC for upcoming dates.
MaterialsIncluded
Best forAbsolute beginners or those needing a refresher
$95–$110 ($95 JCC member / $110 non-member; current-year Mah Jongg card and sets provided)
Frequency
Series
Schedule
Multi-session course; schedule varies by season. Contact JCC for upcoming dates.
Location
New Orleans JCC (Uptown), New Orleans LA
Provider
New Orleans JCC (Uptown)
Booking
Available — see booking link
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Prices and schedules change. Please confirm current details with New Orleans JCC (Uptown) before booking.
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Common Questions About Mahjong Lessons in New Orleans
These are the questions people most often ask about mahjong lessons in New Orleans — answers apply city-wide, not just to this class.
How much do mahjong lessons cost in New Orleans?
Of the mahjong lessons in New Orleans with a published price, the price is $95 across the board. 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.