{"product_id":"bite-sized-intro-to-riichi","title":"Bite-Sized Intro To Riichi","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"1324\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003eDate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJune 27, \u003c\/strong\u003eSaturday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lesson is for players who already know Hong Kong mahjong and want to explore Riichi — no prior Riichi experience needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho's It For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurious about the Japanese version of mahjong? Try this before you commit to a full Riichi class session pack. Riichi Mahjong is the most rule-heavy version of mahjong with deep defensive play, a strict sacred Furiten rule, and its own scoring table. It's also the version behind most online mahjong games, so if you've ever wanted to really play mahjong online on a client that is actually updated and maintained available on mobile or computer, this is where you start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this two-hour intro class, we'll cover what makes Riichi unique and why it plays so differently from other versions. Walk away knowing if it's your thing or not! And if you're hooked, the full five-session Riichi course is waiting for you!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive instruction from an experienced teacher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to beginner yaku — the essential valid hands you need to play a real game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplified scoring so you can focus on playing without getting lost in the full table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuriten explained — Riichi's most important rule and how it shapes your strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCall tile orientation — how to display your melds correctly at the table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable studio with clean bathrooms and free parking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll leave with enough knowledge (and curiosity) to decide if Riichi is the game for you!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlanta Mahjong Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53352952889707,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/9735\/1019\/files\/IntrotoRiichi.png?v=1780775369","url":"https:\/\/atlmahjong.com\/products\/bite-sized-intro-to-riichi","provider":"Atlanta Mahjong Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}