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*Please note this is NOT a free event. You have to book your ticket on our main meetup page here.*

### Beginner to Mahjong?

Mahjong is a timeless tile-based game that has been played across Asia for over 300 years and is now gaining global popularity. Unlike poker, where you recognise the cards instantly, Mahjong requires learning the tiles and rules before you can play—and that’s where many beginners struggle.
We’ve often heard how friends and family don’t always have the patience to teach every detail, and after hours of trying, beginners still feel confused about the game.
That’s why Dear Asia Mahjong Workshops are here to help!

### Why Learn With Us?

We’re Professional Teachers – We understand how people learn best and have designed two step-by-step workshops that makes Mahjong easy and engaging.Mahjong is More Than a Game – It’s a vital part of Asian social culture, and Dear Asia London, as a language and culture school, is passionate about sharing these traditions with you.

### Ready to Play Guaranteed!

In this Newbie workshop, you’ll start playing right away! We’ll introduce you to the tiles, sets, and winning hands while guiding you through the basic rules and game rhythm. By the end of this session, we can guarantee that everyone who comes will learn how to play, and feel confident and ready to play Mahjong with others.

### What’s Included:

Mahjong Instructor – Our experienced instructor will guide you in learning and playing.Mahjong Worksheets – Specially designed materials to help players of all levels learn and level up!Free Tea & Coffee – Enjoy a warm drink while you play.Occasional Festive Treats – Depending on the monthly theme, we might treat you to some special Asian delights!

### A Social Game in a Social Space

Mahjong isn’t just about strategy—it’s about bringing people together. Our workshop offers a fun, welcoming space where you can meet new people, have a great time and maybe even organise future game nights together! We love seeing friendships blossom over Mahjong.
Small note that there may be times when we don’t have four players equally per table. In such cases, we’ll combine players across the tables to ensure a full game, with guidance from our instructor of course.

### Details of the Event

• Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
• Where: Aldgate Tower just outside of Aldgate East Station Exit 1
• Who: New beginners to Mahjong, come alone or come with your friends / family
• What is included: worksheets, expert guidance, free tea and coffee, unbeatable vibes

*Please note this is NOT a free event. You have to book your ticket on our eventbrite page here.*

### Important Notes

1. Each attendee must be registered to our building in addition to the meetup ticketing. If you book two tickets, we will need both individuals’ full names and email addresses for registration.
2. On the same week, you will receive an email from Aldgate Tower with your building entry invitation. This email includes a unique visitor QR code, which you’ll need to scan at the ground floor speed gates. Then, head straight up to the 6th floor, where we’ll be ready to welcome you.
3. Please check your spam or junk folder if you don’t see the email. Still nothing? Send us a message / whatsapp us on +44 7423 755734 , and we’ll assist you promptly.

*Please note this is NOT a free event, please get your ticket from our main meetup page here.*

From Zero to Hero
If you’ve attended our Newbie Workshop and want to take things further — that’s proof we’ve hooked you on the game! Mahjong is seriously addictive once you get your head around it.

To join this Level 2 Workshop, you should already know the basic rules and rhythm of the game. You should be able to play to win with a common hand (four sets and one pair). But there’s still a lot more to uncover!
Remember those wind tiles, flower and season tiles? They’re not just decorative — they play a big role. In this session, we’ll dive deeper into advanced rules like wind positions, sharpen your strategy, and teach you how to master scoring and bonus points. By the end, you’ll be a more confident, competitive player — ready to take your Mahjong game to the next level.

Why Learn With Us?
We’re Professional Teachers – We understand how people learn best and have designed two step-by-step workshops that makes Mahjong easy and engaging.Mahjong is More Than a Game – It’s a vital part of Asian social culture, and Dear Asia London, as a language and culture school, is passionate about sharing these traditions with you!

What’s Included:
Mahjong Instructor – Our experienced instructor will guide you in learning and playing.
Mahjong Worksheets – Specially designed materials to help players of all levels learn and level up!
Free Tea & Coffee – Enjoy a warm drink while you play.
Occasional Festive Treats – Depending on the monthly theme, we might treat you to some special Asian delights!

A Social Game in a Social Space
Mahjong isn’t just about strategy—it’s about bringing people together. Our workshop offers a fun, welcoming space where you can meet new people, have a great time and maybe even organise future game nights together! We love seeing friendships blossom over Mahjong.
Small note that there may be times when we don’t have four players equally per table. In such cases, we’ll combine players across the tables to ensure a full game, with guidance from our instructor of course.

Details of the Event

• Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Where: Aldgate Tower (just outside of Aldgate East Station Exit 1)
• Who: None-newbie who knows basic game rules already
• What is included: worksheets, expert guidance, free tea and coffee, unbeatable vibes

*Please note this is NOT a free event, please get your ticket from our main meetup page here.*

### Important Notes

1. Each attendee must be registered to our building in addition to the meetup ticketing. If you book two tickets, we will need both individuals’ full names and email addresses for registration.
2. On the same week, you will receive an email from Aldgate Tower with your building entry invitation. This email includes a unique visitor QR code, which you’ll need to scan at the ground floor speed gates. Then, head straight up to the 6th floor, where we’ll be ready to welcome you.
3. Please check your spam or junk folder if you don’t see the email. Still nothing? Send us a message / whatsapp us on +44 7423 755734 , and we’ll assist you promptly.

*Please note this is NOT a free event, please get your ticket from our main meetup page here.*

Want to play Mahjong Regularly?
Mahjong is still a niche board game in London, and since it requires four players, it can be hard to organise regular games with just your own friends or family. In many parts of Asia, Mahjong parlours bring people together to play — and while we’re not trying to run a commercial Mahjong club, we are here to nurture a community.

Our Mahjong players started as learners in our workshops, and many of them are now hooked — eager to keep playing. That’s why we created our Just Play tickets. We’re not a traditional club, and there’s no membership or annual fee. If you’d love to spend a Saturday afternoon playing a few games in great company and unbeatable vibes, just book a ticket and come join us.

Why Come to Play with Us?
✔ Guaranteed Seat at the Table – Your ticket secures you a spot to play. Please note that if we don’t have multiples of four, you may be paired up with another player to form a group.
✔ Mahjong Is More Than a Game – It’s a living part of Asian social culture. As a language and culture school, Dear Asia London is proud to bring these traditions to life for everyone to enjoy.
✔ A Social Game in a Social Space – Our community is warm, diverse, and inclusive. Whether you’re new or experienced, we do our best to make sure you feel welcome and have a great time.

Learners & Players Community?
Please note: Just Play tickets are not for complete beginners.
To book a Just Play ticket, you must already know how to play. If you’ve taken our Level 1 Newbie Workshop, you’ll be grouped with others who play casually — wins only, no scoring (less common).

If you’ve completed our Level 2 Improver Workshop or already know how to score and win with more advanced hands, you’ll join players using our scoring cards to track game results.

We highly recommend completing both Level 1 and Level 2 workshops before joining a Just Play session — it makes the experience more enjoyable for you and for everyone at the table.

🀄 Newbie Level 1 – Learn the fundamentals & start playing
🀄 Not-So-Beginner Level 2 – Improve gameplay & master scoring rules
🀄 Just Play – Enjoy playing games without instructors

Details of the Event

• Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Where: Aldgate Tower just outside of Aldgate East Station Exit 1
• Who: None newbies to Mahjong
• How much: £18 for 2 hours of just play without our instructors
• What is included: free tea and coffee, unbeatable vibes

*Please note this is NOT a free event, please get your ticket from our main meetup page here.*

### Important Notes

1. Each attendee must be registered to our building in addition to the meetup ticketing. If you book two tickets, we will need both individuals’ full names and email addresses for registration.
2. On the same week, you will receive an email from Aldgate Tower with your building entry invitation. This email includes a unique visitor QR code, which you’ll need to scan at the ground floor speed gates. Then, head straight up to the 6th floor, where we’ll be ready to welcome you.
3. Please check your spam or junk folder if you don’t see the email. Still nothing? Send us a message / whatsapp us on +44 7423 755734 , and we’ll assist you promptly.

*Please note this is NOT a free event. You have to book your ticket on our main meetup page here.*

### Beginner to Mahjong?

Mahjong is a timeless tile-based game that has been played across Asia for over 300 years and is now gaining global popularity. Unlike poker, where you recognise the cards instantly, Mahjong requires learning the tiles and rules before you can play—and that’s where many beginners struggle.
We’ve often heard how friends and family don’t always have the patience to teach every detail, and after hours of trying, beginners still feel confused about the game.
That’s why Dear Asia Mahjong Workshops are here to help!

### Why Learn With Us?

We’re Professional Teachers – We understand how people learn best and have designed two step-by-step workshops that makes Mahjong easy and engaging.Mahjong is More Than a Game – It’s a vital part of Asian social culture, and Dear Asia London, as a language and culture school, is passionate about sharing these traditions with you.

### Ready to Play Guaranteed!

In this Newbie workshop, you’ll start playing right away! We’ll introduce you to the tiles, sets, and winning hands while guiding you through the basic rules and game rhythm. By the end of this session, we can guarantee that everyone who comes will learn how to play, and feel confident and ready to play Mahjong with others.

### What’s Included:

Mahjong Instructor – Our experienced instructor will guide you in learning and playing.Mahjong Worksheets – Specially designed materials to help players of all levels learn and level up!Free Tea & Coffee – Enjoy a warm drink while you play.Occasional Festive Treats – Depending on the monthly theme, we might treat you to some special Asian delights!

### A Social Game in a Social Space

Mahjong isn’t just about strategy—it’s about bringing people together. Our workshop offers a fun, welcoming space where you can meet new people, have a great time and maybe even organise future game nights together! We love seeing friendships blossom over Mahjong.
Small note that there may be times when we don’t have four players equally per table. In such cases, we’ll combine players across the tables to ensure a full game, with guidance from our instructor of course.

### Details of the Event

• Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
• Where: Aldgate Tower just outside of Aldgate East Station Exit 1
• Who: New beginners to Mahjong, come alone or come with your friends / family
• What is included: worksheets, expert guidance, free tea and coffee, unbeatable vibes

*Please note this is NOT a free event. You have to book your ticket on our main meetup page here.*

### Important Notes

1. Each attendee must be registered to our building in addition to the meetup ticketing. If you book two tickets, we will need both individuals’ full names and email addresses for registration.
2. On the same week, you will receive an email from Aldgate Tower with your building entry invitation. This email includes a unique visitor QR code, which you’ll need to scan at the ground floor speed gates. Then, head straight up to the 6th floor, where we’ll be ready to welcome you.
3. Please check your spam or junk folder if you don’t see the email. Still nothing? Send us a message / whatsapp us on +44 7423 755734 , and we’ll assist you promptly.