Japanese Riichi Mahjong: 5-Lesson Course
Pricing and availability
- Course starts October 30th.
- $300 per person.
- Minimum of 4 people, capped at 8.
- Five 2-hour sessions
- $25 deposit to reserve your seat, balance due when class fills.
- Deposit refunded if class doesn't reach minimum size.
Prerequisite
You must have completed our Hong Kong Beginner class or be comfortable with tile types and basic hand-building.
Who’s It For?
So you’ve seen Akagi, watched Saki, played Yakuza, or stared at a Riichi table and thought, “What is even happening?” We’ve got you.
This five-session course will teach you how to play Japanese Riichi mahjong — a fast-paced, strategic version of the game packed with unique scoring, dramatic twists, and its own deep culture of play. If you’re into tactics, tension, or anime-style glory, this is the path for you.
What You’ll Learn
- Tile differences and how Riichi flows differently from other styles
- All 30+ yaku (winning hands) and how to recognize them
- Full scoring breakdown: han, fu, penalties, and more
- Game etiquette and table behavior
- Hands-on gameplay every session with real-time feedback and scoring walkthroughs
- Learn and practice on automatic tables configured for Riichi
Format
- Thursdays, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
- 5-Lesson Series Dates: Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 13, (last date TBD due to Thanksgiving)
- Five 2-hour sessions
- $300 per person
- 8-player cap
How Enrollment Works
- A minimum of 4 participants is required to run the class.
- To run with 8 players, we need two full tables (4 each).
Payment & Deposits
- $25 deposit required to sign up.
- Once enough players are confirmed, you’ll be billed for the balance.
- If the class does not run due to insufficient sign-ups, your deposit will be refunded in full.
