What we’re about
Welcome to our Downtown Decatur Mahjong and Game Social Club!
Join us for a variety of fun and social activities including Social, Cribbage Card Game, Cards Games, American Mahjongg, Recommended Boardgames, Learn to play chess, Paired Card Games (Canasta and Cribbage), Adult Co-ed MahJong and Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the games, we invite you to come together for some friendly competition and camaraderie. Our main focus in on Mahjong. Let's connect, play, and have a great time together in Downtown Decatur! See our Events!
## What we’re about
Join us for a fun and friendly MahJong game with the-Downtown Decatur Adult Co-ed Mahjong Social Club! Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious about this classic game, all skill levels are welcome. Connect with members of the community in Decatur while enjoying a game that blends strategy, skill, and a bit of luck. MahJong is a great way to socialize, relax, and challenge your mind.
Don't worry if you're new to the game, our group is welcoming and happy to help newcomers. (See Lesson offering under events) Bring your tiles and racks, or simply come to learn and observe. We will have a table for beginners and more for Intermediate, advanced players.
The Venue is in Downtown Decatur at Cafe Lily every Friday, Lunch and Mahj.
We have 6 tables for 24 players and chairs for newbies that want to watch. Cafe Lily. 1130 Meet for lunch, Play at 1245ish to 245P max. We just show up to have lunch, a table for 8 is ready for us and we can add more if you RSVP! Please.
Our other times to play are every Weds at 6;30 PM at Bench Warmers in Decatur., 530P for group dinner.
Let us know. your thoughts or suggestions of other venues or if you would like to be a Host of a Downtown Decatur events, talk to the Organization team.
Our Third Quarter Beginner Series of Lessons Cafe Lily, Sundays Sept 7, 14, and 21. see the events page. But come by any time we are playing and check us out and watch. But look at Rocket Mahjong/Two Sparrows our partner for Beginner and Intermediate Lessons when our classes not available. https://www.twosparrowsmahjong.com/shopopenclassesandevents
Please order your 2025 OFFICIAL Mahjong card: https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/store.aspx#
they are $14 or $15 for Large type. (We suggest Large Type Card) Only, order from the National Org, as many bootlegged cards out on amazon, Walmart and other places. New cards come out every end of March , which keeps the game interesting. We do have some extra cards from our recent order, just ask Whitney and Laura, they are for their Quarterly Beginner Lesson Series.
We will use Official 2025 Cards. Bring you 2025 card (We have xtra's you can borrow until your card comes). First meet up was April 11th, 2025.
We are asking members to pay your annual membership fee of $20, please use My Zelle. Barbara Rowland 404-314-9092 barb@barbrowland.com. or my Venmo. @barbara-rowland-0 (404-314-9092) . You have to select personal and Friends and Family Business, we are a non profit. Instead of the PayPal meet up which is automatically set up. They charge us $3.25 per $20 charge. The dues are to offset our yearly Meet up Organization fee, supplies, expenses, and a small reserve fund. You can come some time for free to check us out, as you have 30 days free if you are not sure you want to join. Membership fee's have increased to $20 a year effective July 1 for new members.
Check out our previous discussions for more info about us.
Looking forward to seeing you and enjoying MahJong, Socializing and Learning!
Watch for our announcement about November our first Members Only Mini Tournament.
Barb
All Events on Fridays are Sponsored by Cafe Lily https://www.cafelily.com or Bench Warmers Decatur on Game Nights. https://benchwarmersgrill.com/ And Sundays starting Aug 24th https://greengingerdecatur.com/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- NEW Tuesday Night Martini's and Mahjong Event-Hosted by Katie at Cafe LilyCafe Lily, Decatur, GA
Katie of Cafe Lily is starting her own Cafe Lily Event-Martini's and Mahjong. All Skill Levels Welcomed!
To RSVP your seat go to https://www.cafelily.com/reservations or Open Table and reserve for how many attending them put in the reservation for MAHJONG. Tell Katie if you need lessons, supervised play or just Open Play, and what level you are Total Beginner, Beginner, Intermediate, Pro.
First Event is August 6th, and Every Tuesday Evening.
Dinner in the Main Dining Room 5 to 630P
Play from 630 to 9PMCAFE LILY
308 - B W. Ponce de Leon Ave. Decatur , GA 30030
(404)-371-9119
Katie@cafelily.com*This is a Cafe Lily event, not Downtown Decatur Mahjong and Game Social Club
Will be 4 Playing opportunities in Downtown Decatur very soon.
- Game Night- Open Play-Mahjong & More Game, Every WednesdayBench Warmers Sports Grill - Ponce de Leon, Decatur, GA
Mahjong-Cribbage, Cards, Chess and More
Mahjong and games Every Weds starting on August 6th.
5:15 Dinner with the group
6:00P Set up and social,
630P Play begins- Mahjong Open Play.
This is NOT supervised play nor are we doing lessons, just playing with players at similar levels and having fun.
$5 entry fee-
Bench Warmers will have special priced apps/specials and reduced cost premium beers for $5 for us.Please Bring your own Mats and Tiles and set up your tiles at the Level of Play you are comfortable.
Some other tables will be available for other games.
Bring your 2025 Official Mahjong Cards, or we will have 2024 cards if you do not have your cards yet. They have been very slow at sending them out but the first 2 weeks of June is the target arrival date. And bring your own Tiles Sets.
Join us for a fun and friendly Mah Jongg games with the-Downtown Decatur Adult Co-ed 30+ Meetup, American Mahjong Social Club!
Our quarterly Lessons Series will be offered again Sept 7th
Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious about this classic game, all skill levels are welcome. Connect with members of the 30+community in Decatur while enjoying a game that blends strategy, skill, and a bit of luck. Mah Jongg is a great way to socialize, relax, and challenge your mind.
Our group is welcoming and happy to help newcomers and beginners who have taken lesson or know the basics. (See Lesson offering under events coming and occasional Intro to Mahjong lessons along with videos below) and https://www.twosparrowsmahjong.com/shopopenclassesandevents has beginner and intermediate lessons available.Bring your tiles and racks, or simply come to learn and observe.
The Venue is BenchWarmers in Decatur and the offer us specials. .If you would be a Host of a Downtown Decatur event, talk to the Organization team, we could use your help occasionally.
Dont forget we have Mahjong Every Fridays with Lunch at Cafe Lily. 1130 Meet for lunch, Play at 1245ish to 245P max. And Sunday's starting Aug 24th Play at Green Ginger 2 to 5pm.
To get your 2025 OFFICIAL Mahjong card: Go to https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/store.aspx#
they are $14 or $15 for Large type. (We suggest Large Type Card) Only order from the National Org, as many bootlegged cards out on amazon, Walmart and other places. New cards come out every end of March , which keeps the game interesting. We do have order extra cards we are waiting for so ask, otherwise order please.
BEGINNERS:
But here are some video's for total beginners to help fully understand the game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebPizTCb7EU&t=27s. she has several video.
and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPUx4fyBu4o&list=PLLk097vMqukZECQNPNqSK2q99DiLNgkzj
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrOY40SxDVw
http://www.mahjongpictureguide.com - Supervised Mahjong Play for Beginners First Weds of the MonthBench Warmers Sports Grill - Ponce de Leon, Decatur, GA
Join us for dinner at 530P, Play start around 630P- $5 fee
Purpose: For beginners learning to play Mahjong, supervised play with guidance from an experienced player can be very helpful. Supervised play allows for immediate feedback on rules and strategies, accelerating the learning process.
- Focus on the fundamentals:
Start with basic rules, tile recognition, and simple hands. - Practice actively:
Don't just watch; participate actively, asking questions and receiving feedback on your plays. - Our Mahjong 102 Class - Gradual progression:
Once comfortable with the basics, introduce more advanced concepts like scoring and specific hand strategies.
Other learning tools:
1. Vita Mahjong:
Another app, available on the App Store, provides a calming and memory-boosting experience with hundreds of levels, suitable for beginners and casual players.
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRoVc50grew&t=986s
3. https://games.usatoday.com/games/free-online-mahjong
4. 4 week free of I love Mahj online game... https://themahjongline.com/pages/online-mahjong?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=I%20Love%20Mahj%20Card%20Video%20%2801JXGDZ4Z4QQMX1TDM0R0K7QY0%29&tw_source=Klaviyo&_kx=CjiqfphgOM7RvN_DAkYLUYQVugfxIZk7_9ADSMLdMX8.Xnv74L - Focus on the fundamentals:
