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Mahjong in Atlanta: Games, Leagues and Lessons

Looking for mahjong in Atlanta? We list 19 games and 5 lessons across metro Atlanta in four rulesets: Hong Kong, American (NMJL), Riichi, and Chinese Official (MCR). On Mondays, Northern China Eatery on the Beltline hosts free Hong Kong and American tables. Atlanta Mahjong Studio in Chamblee runs Hong Kong and Riichi leagues plus a beginner Hong Kong class, and Atlanta Riichi Club holds a monthly Riichi social at Battle & Brew in Sandy Springs. American Mah Jongg players meet at library branches, a senior center, and other community spaces in Johns Creek, Milton, Chamblee, and Duluth, and Atlanta Mahjong Mentors teaches beginner classes in Dunwoody. You'll also find open play in Tucker, Smyrna, Marietta, Hapeville, and Fayetteville. Times, prices, and venues change, so please confirm with the host before you go.

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Ways to play in Atlanta

Hong Kong

American (NMJL)

Riichi

Chinese Official (MCR)

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Games 16

Lessons 4

Mahjong in Atlanta: FAQ

Where can I learn mahjong in Atlanta as a beginner?

For Hong Kong style, Atlanta Mahjong Studio in Chamblee offers a two-hour Learn to Play class on Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00–3:00 PM, for $35 per person; no experience is needed. For American Mah Jongg, Marcus JCC of Atlanta (MJCCA) has a four-session beginner course on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dec 1–10, 2026, 6:30–8:30 PM (ages 18+). Mahjong Mondays at Northern China Eatery also offers free Hong Kong JumpStart instruction for beginners. Please confirm dates and prices with the host.

What mahjong rulesets are played in Atlanta?

Our Atlanta listings cover four rulesets: Hong Kong, American (played with the NMJL card), Japanese Riichi, and Chinese Official (MCR). Hong Kong and American have the most options, and several social nights run Hong Kong and American tables side by side. Riichi players can join Atlanta Riichi Club's monthly social at Battle & Brew in Sandy Springs or the Friday Peachy Riichi League at Atlanta Mahjong Studio. The studio also teaches a single-session MCR class covering the 81 scoring hands.

Are there free mahjong games in Atlanta?

Yes. These listings say they're free: Mahjong Mondays at Northern China Eatery on the Beltline, Mahjong Mondays at The Hummingbird Wine Bar in Fayetteville, Mahjong Tuesdays at Your Pie Hapeville, and Midweek Mahjong at Chicago Pizza & Sports Grille in Smyrna. Food and drinks are for sale at Northern China Eatery, The Hummingbird, and Your Pie. Mahjong Open Play at Tucker Recreation Center lists no fee for the program, but confirm the current schedule with the host first.

What days can I play mahjong in Atlanta?

Mondays: Northern China Eatery (6:00–10:00 PM), The Hummingbird Wine Bar in Fayetteville (6:00–8:30 PM), and Fulton County Library Northeast/Spruill Oaks in Johns Creek and Milton Senior Center (both 1:00–3:00 PM). Tuesdays: Your Pie Hapeville in the evening. Wednesdays: American Legion Post 296 in Marietta at 6:30 PM on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Wednesdays. Thursdays: Spectrum Autism Support Center in Duluth (10:00 AM), Milton Senior Center (1:00 PM), Tucker Recreation Center (1:30 PM), Chicago Pizza & Sports Grille in Smyrna (evening), and Atlanta Mahjong Studio leagues (7:00–9:00 PM). Fridays: the Peachy Riichi League at Atlanta Mahjong Studio (7:00–9:00 PM, starting Nov 20, 2026). Weekends: Atlanta Mahjong Studio's Saturday and Sunday leagues (4:00–6:00 PM) and Atlanta Riichi Club's first-Sunday social at Battle & Brew (12:00–5:00 PM). Schedules change, so check with the host.

Do I need to bring my own tiles or NMJL card?

It depends on the game. Northern China Eatery has sets available, and American players there should bring an NMJL card. Your Pie Hapeville and The Hummingbird Wine Bar ask American players to bring a 2026 NMJL card. Embry Hills Library open play is bring-your-own set and card, and Tucker Recreation Center asks players to bring a set or mat, with extras for beginners. Atlanta Mahjong Studio's Learn to Play class provides all materials.

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