September 26, 2026
There’s a question I hear fairly often from newer players: “How do I know when I’m ready for Open Play?” It’s an interesting question because usually, by the time someone asks it, she already knows how to play Mahjong. She understands the Charleston. She knows the basic rules. She can follow the turn sequence. She […]
September 1, 2026
When I first started Central MA Mahjong, I thought a lot about the game. I thought about how to teach it in a way that wouldn’t feel overwhelming. How to help new players understand the card. How to explain the Charleston. How to make those first few games feel a little less intimidating. What I […]
August 5, 2026
When people first reach out about learning Mahjong, they usually have one question: “Is it really as complicated as it looks?” It’s a fair question. At first glance, Mahjong can seem intimidating. There are beautiful racks of tiles, colorful National Mah Jongg League cards, a language all its own, and players who appear to know […]
July 4, 2026
There’s a moment that happens in almost every beginner class at Central MA Mahjong. Someone sits down, nervous and unsure, convinced they’ll never remember the tiles — and then, somewhere between a Charleston and a first tentative call of “Mahjong,” their shoulders drop. They laugh. They settle in. They realize they’re part of something. That […]
June 13, 2026
A month ago, I opened the doors to a little Mahjong studio in Grafton with a simple hope: that people would come, learn, and find joy in the game I love. What’s unfolded since then has been more than I imagined — full Wednesday night tables, sold‑out lessons, and a growing circle of women who […]
June 2, 2026
If you’ve found your way to Central MA Mahjong, welcome. I’m Erika, a Grafton neighbor, longtime lover of cozy historic spaces, and the founder of this little community that has quickly become one of my favorite parts of the week.This blog will be a place where I share stories from our tables, reflections on learning […]
