New Month, New Mahj Moves: Your August at Mahj House

Now located in West Lake Hills, Texas

Friday Open Play, our first-ever Beginner 102 class, three new faces, and a boutique overflowing with makers we adore.

Hey y'all! 🤍 There's a particular kind of August afternoon in Austin — the light goes gold a little earlier, the calendar starts whispering about "back to school," and the tiles somehow feel even better in your hands.

We've spent the past few weeks settling deeper into our new West Lake Hills home, and honestly? It already feels like we've been here forever. It's been a full, joyful stretch. We've hosted some of our favorite corporate gatherings yet, watched our Summer Social League players go from tentative to fierce, and welcomed so many new faces through the door — including a few behind the scenes we can't wait for you to meet.

August brings a batch of things we've been dying to share: a brand-new Friday Open Play (you asked, we delivered), our first-ever Beginner 102 class, three new members of the Mahj House family, a boutique stocked with makers we adore, and a blog post that just might change how you think about "just playing a game."

Let's get into it.

New this month: Open Play Fridays

You asked, and we delivered. Friday Open Play is a standing, come-as-you-are session where you can drop in, grab a seat, and get tiles in your hands — no rigid agenda, just good games and good company. Whether you're keeping your skills sharp between classes or just want a reliable reason to end the week at the table, Fridays are now yours.

Our first-ever Beginner 102

We've heard you: you finished your first Bootcamp, you know the basics, and you're hungry for what comes next. Beginner 102 is built for exactly that moment — the bridge between "I know how the game works" and "I can hold my own at any table." It's the natural next step after your first class, and we couldn't be more excited to finally offer it.

Three new faces at the Mahj House family

Part of settling into our new home has meant growing our team. This month we're welcoming three new members of the Mahj House family — new instructors and behind-the-scenes hands who bring fresh energy, deep love for the game, and a whole lot of warmth to the table. Come say hi; you'll be seeing them around.

August classes at a glance

• Bootcamps — Aug 4 & 6, Aug 18 & 20, and Aug 24 & 26
• Back to School Bash — Aug 14
• Advanced Strategy — Aug 21
• Tournament Prep — Aug 28

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Tile Talk: your first-game cheat sheet

New to the table? We put together a beginner's cheat sheet of the little things that make your first game so much easier — the tips we wish someone had tucked into our hands on day one. Here's the heart of it: you don't have to know everything to start. You just have to show up.

That's the idea behind our latest blog post, and it might change the way you think about "just playing a game." Mahjong isn't only about the tiles — it's about the people across the table, the rhythm of a shared afternoon, and the quiet confidence that grows every time you sit down to play.

Read the full post: American Mahjong Tips for Beginners →

Shop online, pick up in studio

Our boutique is overflowing with makers we adore — the kind of pieces that turn game night into an occasion. Shop from home and pick up in the studio:

• 9 tile makers — from $195 gift-perfect sets to stunning showstoppers up to $475
• 14 mat makers — dress up your table starting at just $50
• 6 rack makers — everyday to heirloom styles, ranging from $60 to $250

We can't wait to Mahj with you!
Bird Bam cheers,
Mahj House Austin

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3316 Bee Caves Road, Unit D, West Lake Hills, TX 78746