Level up your game

Strategy & Skills

Focused workshops designed to sharpen your skills, deepen your understanding, and elevate your play.

Go beyond the basics

Once you know how to play, the real fun begins. Our Strategy Sessions are focused workshops that dig into the nuances of the game — helping you play with more confidence, intention, and skill.

Coming soon. Dates and registration details will be announced shortly. Email margaret@mahjandmainco.com to be added to the list.

Workshop topics

What we'll cover

Fundamentals

Charleston Strategy

Learn to pass with purpose. We'll cover how to read what your opponents are building and use the Charleston to your advantage.

Workshop
  • Passing strategy
  • Reading opponent hands
  • Blind passing tactics
Intermediate

Defensive Play

Know when to pivot, when to hold, and how to protect your hand when the table turns against you.

Workshop
  • When to change your hand
  • Safe tile identification
  • Wall game strategy
Intermediate

Reading the Table

Pick up on discards, patterns, and tells to play smarter and stay one step ahead of the competition.

Workshop
  • Discard pattern analysis
  • Tracking opponent progress
  • Adjusting your strategy mid-game
All Levels

Scoring

Understand the card, count your points, and maximize every win. Demystify scoring once and for all.

Workshop
  • Reading the NMJL card
  • Counting jokers & points
  • Maximizing hand value

Want to be the first to know?

Drop us a note and we'll reach out as soon as sessions are scheduled.

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561 Main Street

West Boxford, MA 01885

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Sat & Sun, 10am – 6pm

Also open during scheduled studio events and by appointment.

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