Learn mahjong. Savor every hand.
Relaxed lessons and gatherings for beginners and curious players.
Our signature is Singapore-style mahjong, a fast, lively local favorite that’s still little known in the US. Shiok! Singapore Mahjong is here to change that, with relaxed, step-by-step lessons for you and your guests. In Singapore, shiok means deeply satisfying, the kind of good you want to share, and that’s exactly how a great game feels. Learn online from anywhere, or join us in person.
Fast, social and full of surprises
Singapore mahjong shares its roots with the versions you may know, with a few twists that make every round lively.
Animal Tiles
A cat, a mouse, a rooster and a centipede. These four bonus tiles are the signature of the Singapore set, and they bring a little extra luck to the table.
Flowers & Seasons
Eight bonus tiles that can add to the value of your hand, especially the ones that match your player wind (or seat wind).
Levels & Payouts
Hands are scored in levels and each level doubles the payout.
Start where you are
Online Starter Series
Learn at your own pace with five short video lessons, each about five minutes, from “what is this tile?” to your first winning hand.
See the lessons →In-Person Classes
Gather your group for an in-person lesson, private or group, planned around your table.
Plan a class →Events & Retreats
Pull up a chair at a hosted mahjong night, or take mahjong on the road with getaways planned alongside our travel partner, Destinations by Bailey.
Get the first word →A set with Singapore character
Traditional suits and honors, flowers, seasons and animal tiles.
Five lessons to your first winning hand
Start your journey with our five-lesson free starter series. Watch clear, friendly videos from “What is this tile?” to your first winning hand.
- Why Singapore MahjongWhat makes this version special, and why it is so much fun at the table.
- Meet the TilesCircles, bamboo and characters, the winds and dragons, the flowers, and the animal tiles that are the signature of the Singapore set.
- How a Turn WorksDraw, discard, pong or kong, and why you can only chow from the player on your left.
- Your First Winning HandFour sets and a pair: how a hand comes together, and how to spot one forming.
- A Taste of ScoringLevels, payouts, and the hands worth chasing.
Get the free starter series
Five short video lessons, sent to your inbox. No experience or tiles needed to start.