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What is included in private Mahjong lessons?

A practical answer from Omaha Mahjong Club’s Chinese Mahjong learning library.

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Each lesson includes everything you need to learn the game:

Mahjong tiles and all accessories
Complimentary tea and snacks
A welcoming, supportive space to learn and enjoy the game

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What refreshments should I bring for Mahjong?

Good Mahjong deserves good refreshments. Every class includes access to our self-serve station: - Chinese tea - Light snacks, such as pretzels and candy - Bringing your own snacks and beverages (of any kind) are welcomed

How does seating and wind assignment work at the start of a game?

At the start of a game, seats are typically assigned randomly by rolling dice or drawing tiles. Each seat corresponds to a wind: East, South, West, and North, which determines each player's seat wind tile bonus for that round. East seat is the dealer for the first hand. After each hand, seats and wind assignments rotate, though the exact rotation method varies by ruleset. The game typically consists of at least one full East round and one South round.