Visiting Las Vegas · American Mahjong · Open Play
Looking for a Mahjong Game While Visiting Las Vegas?
If you already play American Mahjong, book a seat at Social Open Play during your trip. We run it at our own mahjong studio, inside Lucky Hare on West Sahara Avenue. Come on your own or with friends, and reserve your seat online before you come.
The Short Version
Open Play for Visiting Players
Where you play
Our own mahjong studio, inside Lucky Hare at 8687 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 200. Social Open Play meets in the Lucky Sevens room.
What we play
American Mahjong with the current National Mah Jongg League card. Not Riichi, and not Chinese or Hong Kong style.
Who can come
Players who already know American Mahjong, visitors and locals alike. Come on your own or bring friends; you do not need a table of four.
How to get a seat
Advance registration is required. Book a seat for an Open Play session on the schedule before you come: $20 per session, or $85 for a 5-pack.
How It Works
How to Get a Seat
Check the dates against your trip
Open Play runs on a calendar, not drop-in hours, so start with the schedule and look for Social Open Play sessions that fall while you are in town.
Reserve your seat online
Book the session you want and secure your seat with card payment. Spots are limited, and a full session has an automatic waitlist.
Come to the studio
Head to Lucky Hare at 8687 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 200. Open Play is in Lucky Sevens, the studio's playing room.
Sit down and play
Pick a mat, racks and a set of tiles from the studio's collection, and play for two hours with the rest of the room.
Curious what the sessions are like for our regulars? Here is how mahjong open play in Las Vegas works week to week.
On the Calendar
Upcoming Open Play
The next Social Open Play sessions at the studio, straight from our booking calendar. Times are shown in Pacific. Special events are on the full schedule.
Which Mahjong?
We Play American Mahjong
Mahjong means different games in different places, so it is worth checking before you book. Open Play at our studio is American Mahjong, also written American Mah Jongg, played with the current National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card.
A few things set it apart. It uses a 152-tile set that includes jokers. Every hand opens with the Charleston, when players pass tiles to one another. And a winning hand has to match one of the hands printed on the current year’s card, which the League releases every spring.
If you play Riichi (Japanese) mahjong, or Chinese or Hong Kong style mahjong, expect a different game at our tables. If American Mahjong is new to you, our mahjong lessons in Las Vegas start from the very first tile.
Is It Right for You?
What Level Is Open Play?
Open Play is for playing. It is a relaxed, social two hours at the table, not a class, and help is there when you want it.
It is for players who already know American Mahjong. If you play with the NMJL card at home, or you have completed Mahj 101, you are ready. A little rusty? Come anyway.
If you have never played American Mahjong, start with Mahj 101 before Open Play. It teaches the tiles, how to read the NMJL card and how a hand comes together, and you play a full game in your first lesson. Class dates are on the same schedule as Open Play.
Where to Play
The Las Vegas Mahjong Studio
Las Vegas Mahjong StudioInside Lucky Hare
8687 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 200
Las Vegas, NV 89117
The studio has two rooms. Lucky Wishbone holds classes, leagues and special events, and Lucky Sevens is the playing room, where Social Open Play happens. Most sessions on the schedule name their room.
Questions before you book? Email hello@lasvegasmahj.com.
Traveling Together?
Visiting With a Group
Friends traveling together can book seats at the same Open Play session while seats remain. If your group would rather have something of its own, we plan private experiences too:
- Private mahjong lessons at the studio, for one player or a small group
- Mahjong parties for a celebration or a trip with friends
- Corporate mahjong events for a business, conference or convention group
- Incentive group activities for a company reward trip, set up at the group’s hotel
Tell us your dates and group size and we will plan it with you. Private and corporate events are priced on request.
Questions?
FAQ: Playing While You Visit
Can visitors play mahjong in Las Vegas?
Yes. Visitors are welcome at Social Open Play, held at the Las Vegas Mahjong studio inside Lucky Hare on West Sahara Avenue. Reserve a seat for a session on our schedule, then come and play American Mahjong with players from our local community.
Where can I play American Mahjong in Las Vegas?
At the Las Vegas Mahjong studio, inside Lucky Hare at 8687 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89117. Social Open Play meets in the Lucky Sevens room, and every Open Play date is listed on our schedule with a Book button.
Can I come to Open Play alone?
Yes. You can sign up on your own and meet other mahjong players at the session, or come with friends and book your seats together.
Do I need to bring three other players?
No. You do not need to find a table of four before you register. Book a seat for yourself, or one for each person you are traveling with. Open Play welcomes players who come on their own as well as groups.
What type of mahjong do you play?
American Mahjong, also written American Mah Jongg, played with the current National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card. It is not Riichi (Japanese) mahjong, and it is not Chinese or Hong Kong style mahjong. American Mahjong uses a 152-tile set that includes jokers, opens every hand with the Charleston, and requires a winning hand to match one of the hands on the current year's card.
Do I need an NMJL card?
Yes. Open Play uses the current year's National Mah Jongg League card, so please bring your own. You do not need to pack tiles: at Open Play you pick a mat, racks and a set of tiles from the studio's collection.
How much experience do I need for Open Play?
Open Play is for playing, not a class, and it is for players who already know American Mahjong. If you already play, or have completed Mahj 101, you are ready. If you have never played, start with Mahj 101: it teaches the tiles, how to read the NMJL card and how a hand comes together.
Do I need to reserve in advance?
Yes. Advance registration is required. The studio runs on scheduled classes and events rather than drop-in hours, so book your Open Play seat online before you come. Spots are limited, and a session that fills has an automatic waitlist.
Where is the Las Vegas Mahjong Studio?
Inside Lucky Hare at 8687 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89117. The studio has two rooms: Lucky Wishbone for classes and events, and Lucky Sevens for Open Play.
What if I am visiting with a group?
Friends traveling together can book seats at the same Open Play session while seats remain. If your group would rather have something of its own, such as a private lesson, a mahjong party or an activity for a business, conference or convention group, send us your dates and group size through the contact form and we will plan it with you. Private and corporate events are priced on request.
Where can I see upcoming Open Play sessions?
On our schedule at lasvegasmahj.com/schedule. It lists every upcoming class, Open Play session and special event with the date and time, and each listing has a Book button. Times are shown in Pacific.
Save Your Seat at the Table
Find an Open Play session that fits your trip, book your seat, and come play American Mahjong with us in Las Vegas.