Japanese Riichi Mahjong – 5-Session Course
Pricing and availability
- $300 per person.
- Minimum of 3 people.
- Five 2-hour sessions
Weeknight availability only. Use the contact form to coordinate with us.
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 (win conditions) and how to recognize them
- Full scoring breakdown — han, fu, point penalties, and more
- Game etiquette and table behavior
- Hands-on gameplay every session with real-time feedback and scoring walkthroughs
Format:
- Five 2-hour sessions
- $300 per person
- Minimum of 3 participants required
- Scheduled as a group — contact us to coordinate.