Mahjong lessons in Austin
Austin has a mahjong shop and studio in West Lake Hills with classes and table rentals, a social club with monthly open plays, and mobile teachers who bring the tiles to your party or office.
Checked and updated October 31, 2026
Brand new? 2 places here run beginner classes or first lessons.
Already know the basics? 3 offer open play, leagues or a regular club night.
Places to learn and play
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Mahj House
- Offers
- American mahjong classes, Mini leagues, Traditional and automatic table rentals, Private events
- Style
- American
- Price
- Not listed on their site
- How to book
- Online booking
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Y'all Jong
- Offers
- Monthly open plays with beginner lesson tables, Private lessons (groups of 4 to 16), Corporate events
- Style
- American
- Price
- Not listed on their site
- How to book
- Reserve seats online; email for private lessons
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Mahjong with Molly
- Offers
- Group lessons, Mahjong parties, Corporate events
- Style
- American
- Price
- $65 per person (4 to 12 people); $55 (13 to 24); $45 (25 to 48)
- How to book
- Book through the website
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So Bam Fun
- Offers
- Beginner lessons, Guided open play, Open play, Private lessons, Corporate events
- Style
- American
- Price
- Private lessons from $300 for 2 hours
- How to book
- Online
We checked each listing against its own website on October 31, 2026. Schedules and prices change; confirm before you go. Run a group here or spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Common questions
Where can I learn mahjong in Austin?
We have checked 4 places in Austin: Mahj House, Y'all Jong, Mahjong with Molly, So Bam Fun. 2 of them explicitly advertise beginner classes; others offer lessons on request.
How much do mahjong lessons cost in Austin?
Published prices include: Mahjong with Molly, $65 per person (4 to 12 people); $55 (13 to 24); $45 (25 to 48); So Bam Fun, Private lessons from $300 for 2 hours. Others do not list prices publicly.
Is there open play in Austin?
Yes. Mahj House, Y'all Jong, So Bam Fun offer open play, leagues or a regular club night.
Can I get a private mahjong lesson in Austin?
Yes. Mahj House, Y'all Jong, So Bam Fun offer private or in-home lessons, usually for a group of friends.
Do I need to bring my own set or card?
Most beginner classes provide sets. Many ask you to bring or buy the current National Mah Jongg League card, so check before you go.
Where can I learn American mahjong in Austin?
These listings say they teach or play American mahjong: Mahj House, Y'all Jong, Mahjong with Molly, So Bam Fun. Check each listing's style line for the others.
Before your first class
- Ask whether you need to bring your own current card. Many classes expect it.
- Read how to play and try the Charleston trainer, so the first lesson feels familiar.
- Do not buy a set before you have played. Here is what to look for when you do.