From your first tile to your first win.
Small groups of up to 8, or one on one. Everything is provided; just bring yourself. Group lessons are held at Darla's or Paula's depending on group size, or at your home or clubhouse anywhere within our service areas.
Mahjong 101
Your first hour at the table. Meet the tiles, learn how a hand is built, and play a guided round by the end. No experience and no equipment needed.
- All tiles, racks, and mats provided
- A take-home cheat sheet
- Scheduled by appointment
Mahjong 102
Three one-hour sessions that take you from your first tiles to playing full hands with confidence. Saves $10 against three separate 101s.
- Everything in 101
- Strategy for choosing a hand
- Etiquette and table talk
Beginner Advanced
For players who have taken both 101 and 102 and want to play faster and smarter. Longer sessions with more play time, defensive strategy, and reading the table.
- Six hours of play and coaching
- Reading opponents
- Speeding up your game
Private Lesson
Your pace, your questions, any style. Good for a refresher before game night or for learning American, Chinese, or Hong Kong rules.
- Any of the three styles
- At your home or Darla's
- Flexible scheduling
American, Chinese, or Hong Kong. Your call.
Every lesson on the menu is taught in all three styles, at the same prices. Tell us which you want when you book. Not sure? Most groups around Lake Conroe play American, and Darla or Paula will help you choose.
American Mahjong
Played with Jokers and a yearly card of hands from the National Mah Jongg League. Fast, social, and easy to find a game for. Most group lessons are taught in this style unless you ask otherwise.
Chinese Mahjong
The traditional game the others grew from. No Jokers, no card, and a scoring system built around sets. A good choice if you learned from family or want the game as it is played across much of Asia.
Hong Kong Mahjong
The most widely played style in the world. Simple scoring, quick hands, and a lot of energy at the table. Popular with players who want a faster game than American.
Close to home.
Group lessons are held at Darla's or Paula's, depending on group size. Both are in the Montgomery area; the exact address comes with your booking confirmation.
Darla and/or Paula bring the tiles, racks, and mats to your home or clubhouse, serving Montgomery, Conroe, Lake Conroe, Willis, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Spring.
Inquire, and Darla will reach out by text or call within 24 hours to set a day and time that works for you.
Before your first lesson
I've never played. Is Mahjong 101 really for me?
Yes. Mahjong 101 assumes you have never touched a tile. By the end of the hour you will have played a guided hand.
Do I need my own Mahjong set?
No. Tiles, racks, mats, and the current card are all provided for every lesson. If you fall in love with a set, Darla is a tile and mat distributor and sells non-branded sets and mats at discounted prices.
Can I bring friends?
Please do. Groups are capped at 8 players, so a table of four friends fits perfectly. For a private group at your home, book a Private Lesson and mention the head count.
Which style of Mahjong will I learn?
Whichever you choose. American, Chinese, and Hong Kong Mahjong are all taught from the same menu at the same prices. If you don't know yet, say so when you book.
When are lessons?
Lessons are by appointment only. Inquire, and Darla will reach out by text or call within 24 hours to set a day and time.
Where are lessons held?
Group lessons are held at Darla's or Paula's home in the Montgomery, Texas area, depending on group size, or at your home or clubhouse within our service areas, including Conroe, Lake Conroe, Willis, The Woodlands, Magnolia, and Spring.
How much do Mahjong lessons cost?
Mahjong 101 is $50 for one hour. Mahjong 102 is three one-hour sessions for $140. Beginner Advanced is three two-hour sessions for $280. Private lessons are $75 per hour.
How do I pay?
Online through PayPal, using your PayPal account, Venmo, Visa, Mastercard, or any card, in full when you book. Pay buttons are on the Lessons page and the Pay & Policies page.
What if I need to cancel?
Reschedule free with 48 hours' notice. No refunds. Text Darla as soon as you know and she will move you to another open session.
Who teaches?
Darla or Paula, with more than 30 years of combined experience between them. Meet the instructors.