About us
Welcome to the Official San Diego Mahjong Club! We’re a friendly, inclusive club of Mahjong enthusiasts. Our primary format is Zung Jung — a balanced, beginner-friendly Mahjong variant similar to Hong Kong Mahjong. We also play both Japanese Riichi Mahjong and the International Mahjong Competition Rules format, but ZJ is our go-to variant.
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Stay in the loop, find games, and chat with fellow players!
Learn to Play!
Check out our website to learn the basics of playing Mahjong! We also have helpful cheat sheets you can use as quick table references, available here!
Donate to San Diego Mahjong Club
If you enjoy playing Mahjong at SDMC and would like to support the club materially, your donations are always welcome and appreciated! Proceeds from donations go toward paying those costs for the club.
## San Diego Mahjong Club Code of Conduct
### Purpose
This Code of Conduct establishes guidelines for behavior, etiquette, and sportsmanship to ensure a welcoming and enjoyable environment for all members of the Mahjong Club.
- Respect & Inclusivity
- All members must treat each other with respect, regardless of skill level, background, or personal differences.
- Discriminatory or offensive language, including but not limited to remarks about race, gender, age, or ability, will not be tolerated.
- Harassment, bullying, or any form of intimidation is strictly prohibited.
- Sportsmanship & Fair Play
- Members must play fairly and follow the mahjong variant rules of the mahjong event (e.g., Zung Jung, Riichi, International, or another variant).
- Cheating, colluding, or manipulating the game in any way is unacceptable.
- Players should accept wins and losses graciously, without gloating or blaming others. Though playfulness is allowed.
- A positive and encouraging attitude is expected during all club activities.
- Game Ettiquette
- Players who RSVP to an event should notify the organizer in advance if they cannot attend by updating their RSVP, and strive to be punctual to events.
- Regular events at San Diego Mahjong Club are mono-format, e.g., if the Mahjong variant of the event is Zung Jung, no other formats (i.e. Riichi, International, etc) are allowed at any table at the event.
- Personal electronic devices should be silenced or used minimally during games.
- Spectators should remain quiet and avoid interfering with ongoing games.
- Club Environment
- The club environment should be kept clean and organized, with members responsible for tidying up after themselves.
- Food and drinks should be consumed responsibly, with care taken to ensure the club’s equipment is not dirty.
- Club equipment (e.g., tiles, racks, mats, etc.) should be handled with care and returned to their proper places after use.
- Conflict Resolution
- Disagreements should be resolved calmly and respectfully.
- If a dispute arises during gameplay, players should refer to the agreed-upon ruleset or consult the event organizer for clarification.
- Repeated violations of the Code of Conduct may result in warnings, suspension, or expulsion from the club, at the discretion of club leadership.
- Compliance and Amendments
- All members are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct.
- The club leadership reserves the right to update or amend these guidelines as necessary.
- By participating in club activities, members acknowledge and agree to uphold these principles.
This Code of Conduct is in place to ensure a fun, friendly, and respectful environment where all members can enjoy mahjong.
## San Diego Mahjong Club Attendance Policy
### Purpose
This Attendance Policy establishes the rules and expectations for attendance and adjudicates who will be seated at tables when demand exceeds capacity.
### Policy
San Diego Mahjong Club is a fast growing club with a high number of members. In order to maintain good relations with the businesses and organizations that provide a space for the club to play Mahjong, and in recognition of the fact that tables are not an infinite resource, San Diego Mahjong Club adops this hierarchy to determine who will be seated at tables to play games:
- RSVPs to the event
- Waitlisted people for the event
- Walk-ins to the event
RSVPing for an event guarantees the attendee a seat at a table. It is acceptable for people waitlisted for the event to show up, and walk-ins are also acceptable. However, waitlisters and walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat at any table at the event and may only be seated if a seat becomes available. In the event that a player is seated at a table and another player higher up in the attendance hierarchy shows up to the event while the lower player is at the table, the lower player will be allowed to finish their round and will be removed from the table and the conclusion of that round to make room for the higher player.
Tables at San Diego Mahjong Club events are scarce; there are often not enough tables to seat everybody who would like to play. For this reason, if a member RSVPs to an event it is important that they update their RSVP as soon as they become aware of changes to their schedule. People from the waitlist are automatically moved into an RSVP position when someone un-RSVPs from an event. Therefore, when someone RSVPs and no-shows, it takes a seat from someone else. For that reason, if someone habitually RSVPs to an event and no-shows, they will be penalized for the behavior. Habitual no-showers will automatically be moved to the bottom of the waitlist and walk-ins will take priority over them in table seating.
This Attendance Policy is in place to ensure a fair and predictable mechanism to determine who gets to play at San Diego Mahjong Club events when demand exceed capacity.
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![Intro to International Mahjong [Class Only, RSVP to Play Session Seperately]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/e/2/4/highres_530752772.jpeg)
Intro to International Mahjong [Class Only, RSVP to Play Session Seperately]
At Ease Games, 8400 Miramar Rd, 250, San Diego, CA, USTHIS CLASS IS NOT DESIGNED FOR BRAND-NEW MAHJONG PLAYERS! International Mahjong Competition Rules (MCR) is the most difficult game in this club’s offerings. This session is a warm-up and introduction to our International Mahjong event, and is designed for players already familiar with the basic rules of Mahjong but want a deeper and more strategic game!
Please RSVP to the play session if you RSVP to the class.
MCR is a beautiful but challenging style of mahjong. The goal of this session is to help players become familiar with MCR’s unique scoring system and develop the skills needed to play the game.
Agenda:
- Overview of MCR rules and structure
- Introduction to the key and unique scoring patterns
- Guided practice rounds (as time allows) focused on reaching the point minimum
Links:
Join us on Discord!
Stay in the loop, find games, and chat with fellow players!Learn to Play!
Check out our website to learn the basics of playing Mahjong! We also have helpful cheat sheets you can use as quick table references, available here! The full documentation for MCR's rules is available on our website, and it is strongly recommended that attendees review them prior to the class.Donate to San Diego Mahjong Club
If you enjoy playing Mahjong at SDMC and would like to support the club materially, your donations are always welcome and appreciated! Proceeds from donations are used to cover the club's costs.## San Diego Mahjong Club Attendance Policy
### Purpose
This Attendance Policy establishes the rules and expectations for attendance and adjudicates who will be seated at tables when demand exceeds capacity.
### Policy
San Diego Mahjong Club is a fast growing club with a high number of members. In order to maintain good relations with the businesses and organizations that provide a space for the club to play Mahjong, and in recognition of the fact that tables are not an infinite resource, San Diego Mahjong Club adops this hierarchy to determine who will be seated at tables to play games:
- RSVPs to the event
- Waitlisted people for the event
- Walk-ins to the event
RSVPing for an event guarantees the attendee a seat at a table. It is acceptable for people waitlisted for the event to show up, and walk-ins are also acceptable. However, waitlisters and walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat at any table at the event and may only be seated if a seat becomes available. In the event that a player is seated at a table and another player higher up in the attendance hierarchy shows up to the event while the lower player is at the table, the lower player will be allowed to finish their round and will be removed from the table and the conclusion of that round to make room for the higher player.
Tables at San Diego Mahjong Club events are scarce; there are often not enough tables to seat everybody who would like to play. For this reason, if a member RSVPs to an event it is important that they update their RSVP as soon as they become aware of changes to their schedule. People from the waitlist are automatically moved into an RSVP position when someone un-RSVPs from an event. Therefore, when someone RSVPs and no-shows, it takes a seat from someone else. For that reason, if someone habitually RSVPs to an event and no-shows, they will be penalized for the behavior. Habitual no-showers will automatically be moved to the bottom of the waitlist and walk-ins will take priority over them in table seating.
This Attendance Policy is in place to ensure a fair and predictable mechanism to determine who gets to play at San Diego Mahjong Club events when demand exceed capacity.
2 attendees![International Mahjong [Play Session]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/5/4/a/highres_530618218.jpeg)
International Mahjong [Play Session]
At Ease Games, 8400 Miramar Rd, 250, San Diego, CA, USJoin us for an exciting and challenging game of International Mahjong Competition Rules (MCR)! MCR is a beautiful, cerebral, and deeply strategic game. It is the most difficult game in the club's lineup and is not beginner-friendly. However, everyone is welcome, and ambitious new players may appreciate the challenge! If you’d prefer a more beginner-friendly introduction to Mahjong, check out our Mahjong Night event! Experienced Mahjong players who would like to learn this style are encouraged to sign up for the class an hour before the play session!
This event is for MCR only. Other mahjong styles are not permitted at this event.
Links:
Join us on Discord!
Stay in the loop, find games, and chat with fellow players!Learn to Play!
Check out our website to learn the basics of playing Mahjong! We also have helpful cheat sheets you can use as quick table references, available here! The full documentation for MCR's rules is available on our website.Donate to San Diego Mahjong Club
If you enjoy playing Mahjong at SDMC and would like to support the club materially, your donations are always welcome and appreciated! Proceeds from donations are used to cover the club's costs.## San Diego Mahjong Club Attendance Policy
### Purpose
This Attendance Policy establishes the rules and expectations for attendance and adjudicates who will be seated at tables when demand exceeds capacity.
### Policy
San Diego Mahjong Club is a fast growing club with a high number of members. In order to maintain good relations with the businesses and organizations that provide a space for the club to play Mahjong, and in recognition of the fact that tables are not an infinite resource, San Diego Mahjong Club adops this hierarchy to determine who will be seated at tables to play games:
- RSVPs to the event
- Waitlisted people for the event
- Walk-ins to the event
RSVPing for an event guarantees the attendee a seat at a table. It is acceptable for people waitlisted for the event to show up, and walk-ins are also acceptable. However, waitlisters and walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat at any table at the event and may only be seated if a seat becomes available. In the event that a player is seated at a table and another player higher up in the attendance hierarchy shows up to the event while the lower player is at the table, the lower player will be allowed to finish their round and will be removed from the table and the conclusion of that round to make room for the higher player.
Tables at San Diego Mahjong Club events are scarce; there are often not enough tables to seat everybody who would like to play. For this reason, if a member RSVPs to an event it is important that they update their RSVP as soon as they become aware of changes to their schedule. People from the waitlist are automatically moved into an RSVP position when someone un-RSVPs from an event. Therefore, when someone RSVPs and no-shows, it takes a seat from someone else. For that reason, if someone habitually RSVPs to an event and no-shows, they will be penalized for the behavior. Habitual no-showers will automatically be moved to the bottom of the waitlist and walk-ins will take priority over them in table seating.
This Attendance Policy is in place to ensure a fair and predictable mechanism to determine who gets to play at San Diego Mahjong Club events when demand exceed capacity.
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Mahjong Night (Friday)
Denny's, 6908 Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA, USMahjong Night is the easiest way to learn Mahjong in San Diego! The format played at this event is Zung Jung — an easy-to-learn and beginner-friendly format. We provide easy-to-use cheat sheets and friendly instruction so you can pick it up as you play. Come as you are, bring a friend, grab a drink, and leave knowing how to play!
This event is for Zung Jung only. Other Mahjong styles are not permitted at this event.
Links:
Join us on Discord!
Stay in the loop, find games, and chat with fellow players!Learn to Play!
Check out our website to learn the basics of playing Mahjong! We also have helpful cheat sheets you can use as quick table references, available here! The full documentation for Zung Jung's rules is available on our website.Donate to San Diego Mahjong Club
If you enjoy playing Mahjong at SDMC and would like to support the club materially, your donations are always welcome and appreciated! Proceeds from donations are used to cover the club's costs.## San Diego Mahjong Club Attendance Policy
### Purpose
This Attendance Policy establishes the rules and expectations for attendance and adjudicates who will be seated at tables when demand exceeds capacity.
### Policy
San Diego Mahjong Club is a fast growing club with a high number of members. In order to maintain good relations with the businesses and organizations that provide a space for the club to play Mahjong, and in recognition of the fact that tables are not an infinite resource, San Diego Mahjong Club adops this hierarchy to determine who will be seated at tables to play games:
- RSVPs to the event
- Waitlisted people for the event
- Walk-ins to the event
RSVPing for an event guarantees the attendee a seat at a table. It is acceptable for people waitlisted for the event to show up, and walk-ins are also acceptable. However, waitlisters and walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat at any table at the event and may only be seated if a seat becomes available. In the event that a player is seated at a table and another player higher up in the attendance hierarchy shows up to the event while the lower player is at the table, the lower player will be allowed to finish their round and will be removed from the table and the conclusion of that round to make room for the higher player.
Tables at San Diego Mahjong Club events are scarce; there are often not enough tables to seat everybody who would like to play. For this reason, if a member RSVPs to an event it is important that they update their RSVP as soon as they become aware of changes to their schedule. People from the waitlist are automatically moved into an RSVP position when someone un-RSVPs from an event. Therefore, when someone RSVPs and no-shows, it takes a seat from someone else. For that reason, if someone habitually RSVPs to an event and no-shows, they will be penalized for the behavior. Habitual no-showers will automatically be moved to the bottom of the waitlist and walk-ins will take priority over them in table seating.
This Attendance Policy is in place to ensure a fair and predictable mechanism to determine who gets to play at San Diego Mahjong Club events when demand exceed capacity.
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Lunar New Year Mahjong (Day 1)
Balboa Park, 1701–1713 Upas St, Across the street from Roosevelt Middle School, San Diego, CA, USJoin the San Diego Mahjong Club as we celebrate Lunar New Year at House of China’s Lunar New Year Festival in Balboa Park! This special event brings together culture, community, and tradition in one of San Diego’s most iconic settings.
For this celebration, we’ll be playing our flagship style, Zung Jung Mahjong, a fast-paced and accessible variant that’s perfect for both new and experienced players. Whether you’re learning for the first time or returning to the table, you’ll find friendly faces, helpful guidance, and plenty of exciting hands to play.
Come ring in the Lunar New Year with us through strategy, luck, and shared celebration — a true blend of tradition and community.
🀄 All experience levels welcome
🎉 Hosted as part of House of China’s Lunar New Year festivities
🧧 Mahjong, culture, and good fortune awaitJoin us on Discord!
Stay in the loop, find games, and chat with fellow players: https://discord.gg/zVDpqEMkh5Donations
If you enjoy playing Mahjong at SDMC and would like to support the club material, donations can be submitted here: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=18634702617313282308 attendees
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