Mah Jongg North of Boston
Learn to Play
Mah Jongg
Fun, friendly four-week sessions taught by Jill Shuman in Reading, MA and surrounding communities. American Mah Jongg played by official National Mah Jongg League rules — beginners always welcome.
Your Teacher
Jill Shuman
Jill founded the Mah Jongg North of Boston group to bring together players and learners across Reading, MA and the surrounding communities. As group admin and an All-Star contributor on Facebook, she organises structured four-week teaching sessions as well as ongoing play and social events.
Jill teaches the official National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules, making it easy for her students to join any American Mah Jongg game anywhere in the country. Her sessions are welcoming, unhurried and built around community connection.
jill@mahjartspace.comSession Formats
All sessions run for four weeks and accommodate both brand-new beginners and returning players looking to sharpen their game.
Weekly Afternoon or Evenings
4 Weekly Sessions
- Beginners & continuing players
- Official NMJL rules
- Small, friendly group
- Reading, MA area
New Player
Every Tuesday 9:30–11:30am
- Open Play
- Bring your card
- Join “Newer” Players
What You'll Learn
The Tiles
Suits, honours, flowers and jokers — every tile explained so you can read the board with confidence.
The NMJL Card
How to read the annual National Mah Jongg League card and build hands from it — the heart of American Mah Jongg.
Gameplay
Dealing, Charleston, picking and throwing, calling tiles, declaring Mah Jongg — the full flow of a real game.
Community
Mah Jongg is a social game. Sessions are designed to build connection as well as skill — with play continuing after the course ends.
Classes in Action
Ready to Play?
Sessions fill up fast. Email Jill to reserve your spot or join the Facebook group to stay up to date with upcoming dates.