About us
We are a community of Japanese (aka Riichi) Mahjong players in the greater Seattle-Bellevue Area. We play regularly on Sunday in Seattle, with a 2nd meetup in the Bellevue area.
No matter what your skill level, there's a place for you in our club. If you're learning, we have teaching tables available where a member of our club will get you anywhere from a complete newbie or from other variants of mahjong to a regular (Currently limited to Sunday meetups).
Please observe the following etiquette rules while playing (https://goo.gl/vLXYzv).
Since there are many variations on the rules of Riichi Mahjong the simplest way to reflect our ruleset is that we play with the Saikouisen current ruleset (https://www.saikouisen-usa.com/rules).
There's also an online primer provided by Daina Chiba of the UK (https://dainachiba.github.io/RiichiBooks/) covering strategy so you can hit the ground running!
Upcoming events
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Tuesday Riichi Mahjong (Bellevue)
Location not specified yetWe now have weekly meetups on Tuesdays in Bellevue! Located on the second floor of Lincoln Square South, near the Great State Burger. We do not have the infrastructure to support teaching/learn-to-play, so this meetup is primarily for people who know how to play already. If you wish to learn, please check out the meetups we hold on Sundays in Capitol Hill at Stoup Brewing.
To streamline smooth gameplay and scheduling, all tables will be set to 75 minutes +1 hand for each hanchan. This will allow for the following schedule for people to plan around when they would like to come and play:
- 6:30 PM
- 8:15 PM
- 10:00 PM
Parking is free at the mall parking lot if you leave after 8 PM. You can also take the light rail to Bellevue Downtown Station and then you can get to Lincoln Square South with a ~10 min walk west on NE 6th St (Take the exit via the upward escalator).
Please observe the following etiquette rules while playing.
Since there are many variations on the rules of Riichi mahjong the simplest way to reflect our ruleset is that we play with the Saikouisen Rules (Current)
There's also an online primer provided by Daina Chiba of the UK (https://dainachiba.github.io/RiichiBooks/) covering strategy so you can hit the ground running!
Join our Discord to stay up to date about our club in the future: https://discord.gg/Pcsz6pg9R7
##FAQ
What does 75 minutes + 1 timer mean?
This means that a table will play its hands for 75 minutes, and once the timer is up, the table will finish the current hand and be allowed to play 1 final hand with no time restriction.What happens if everyone is already in a game when I arrive?
Ideally, with the scheduling, you will know when to arrive in order to not wait long for the start of a new game. If there are 4 people available to make a table and it isn't running too late, we can give a little leeway to make a new table. Otherwise, you’ll have to wait until the ongoing games are done. Alternatively, we are not opposed to playing some 3-player games, if enough people wish to do so; just note that these games are not eligible for leaderboard recording. Afterwards, we wait for all the current games to finish before starting new ones, as this allows us to mix up tables, ensuring players don’t repeatedly play with the same group.If you want to get into a table quickly, we recommend coming early so you are placed in the first or second round of pairings of the night.
I don’t know how to play. Is that okay?
Unfortunately, we do not have enough sets to both teach and play games to satisfy everyone who is there to play, so we recommend checking out our Capitol Hill meetup on Sunday at Stoup Brewing if you are interested in learning how to play.If you want to prepare, here are some beginner-oriented resources, though they are by no means required to come to the Meetup, but knowing how to play is required for this meetup.
https://mahjong.guide/a-beginners-guide-to-riichi-mahjong/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZxwAxlqexY&list=PLPBLBlC-7G3s92GyGOprSmZ1mqgh0U0DI&index=1
Yaku sheet - Easiest/Common ones in solid colorDo I need to bring anything?
Nope, we provide everything you need to enjoy a game of Mahjong. But if you own a Mahjong set or any Mahjong gear, you’re welcome to bring it.Does anything cost money?
Nope, everything is free! Gambling is not allowed.What’s the difference between the Sunday and Tuesday Seattle Riichi meetups?
Tuesday is a meetup where games are limited by a 75+1 minute timer and scores are tracked and logged league-style. Sunday exactly the same, but we are able to set up tables to teach newcomers, and we are there from opening to closing so there are more chances to play.Do you play any other Mahjong variants?
Nope, we only play riichi mahjong.1 attendee
Sunday Riichi Mahjong (Capitol Hill)
Stoup Brewing - Capitol Hill, 1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA, USOur Sunday weekly meetups are in Seattle at Stoup Brewing on Capitol Hill! This meetup is for players of any skill level, be it first-time players or seasoned veterans. Tables for new players who want to learn how to play can be set up upon request.
To streamline smooth gameplay and scheduling, all non-teaching tables will be set to 75 minutes +1 hand for each hanchan. This will allow for the following schedule for people to plan around when they would like to come and play:
1. 12:15 PM
2. 2:00 PM
3. 3:45 PM
4. 5:30 PM
5. 7:15 PMParking is free on Sundays, but may still be limited. Plan some extra time for finding parking and walking to the location. The 2 bus line stops directly at this location. You can also take the light rail to Capitol Hill Station and then you can get to Stoup with a ~10 min walk south on Broadway.
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Please observe the following etiquette rules while playing.
Since there are many variations on the rules of Riichi mahjong the simplest way to reflect our ruleset is that we play with the Saikouisen Rules 2025
There's also an online primer provided by Daina Chiba of the UK (https://dainachiba.github.io/RiichiBooks/) covering strategy so you can hit the ground running!
Join our Discord to stay up to date about our club in the future: https://discord.gg/Pcsz6pg9R7
## FAQ
What time are people playing?
Most players arrive around 12 PM to 2 PM and the afternoon is the busiest. However, we have regulars who will come at noon and stay until closing at 9 PM. No matter what time you come, there will be people playing mahjong!Where in Stoup do people play?
We always play at the square tables next to Stoup’s Union St entrance.What does 75 minutes + 1 timer mean?
This means that a table will play its hands for 75 minutes, and once the timer is up, the table will finish the current hand and be allowed to play 1 final hand with no time restriction.What happens if everyone is already in a game when I arrive?
Ideally, with the scheduling, you will know when to arrive in order to not wait long for the start of a new game. If there are 4 people available to make a table and it isn't running too late, we can give a little leeway to make a new table. Otherwise, you’ll have to wait until the ongoing games are done. Typically, we wait for all the current games to finish before starting new ones. This allows us to mix up tables, ensuring players don’t repeatedly play with the same group.If you want to get into a table quickly, we recommend coming early so you are placed in the first or second round of pairings of the day.
I don’t know how to play. Is that okay?
Yes! When you come, let us know you’re new to the game and we can set aside a table to teach you the rules. Riichi mahjong is a very complex game and we understand it takes time to learn the game.If you want to prepare, here are some beginner-oriented resources, though they are by no means required to come to the Meetup. We’re more than happy to teach you from scratch.
- https://mahjong.guide/a-beginners-guide-to-riichi-mahjong/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZxwAxlqexY&list=PLPBLBlC-7G3s92GyGOprSmZ1mqgh0U0DI&index=1
- Yaku sheet - Easiest/common ones are in solid color
Do I need to bring anything?
Nope, we provide everything you need to enjoy a game of Mahjong. But if you own a Mahjong set or any Mahjong gear, you’re welcome to bring it.Does anything cost money?
Nope, everything is free! Gambling is not allowed.What’s the difference between the Sunday and Tuesday Seattle Riichi meetups?
Tuesday is a meetup where games are limited by a 75+1 minute timer and scores are tracked and logged league-style. Sunday exactly the same, but we are able to set up tables to teach newcomers, and we are there from opening to closing so there are more chances to play.Do you play any other Mahjong variants?
Nope, we only play riichi mahjong.2 attendeesTuesday Riichi Mahjong (Bellevue)
Location not specified yetWe now have weekly meetups on Tuesdays in Bellevue! Located on the second floor of Lincoln Square South, near the Great State Burger. We do not have the infrastructure to support teaching/learn-to-play, so this meetup is primarily for people who know how to play already. If you wish to learn, please check out the meetups we hold on Sundays in Capitol Hill at Stoup Brewing.
To streamline smooth gameplay and scheduling, all tables will be set to 75 minutes +1 hand for each hanchan. This will allow for the following schedule for people to plan around when they would like to come and play:
- 6:30 PM
- 8:15 PM
- 10:00 PM
Parking is free at the mall parking lot if you leave after 8 PM. You can also take the light rail to Bellevue Downtown Station and then you can get to Lincoln Square South with a ~10 min walk west on NE 6th St (Take the exit via the upward escalator).
Please observe the following etiquette rules while playing.
Since there are many variations on the rules of Riichi mahjong the simplest way to reflect our ruleset is that we play with the Saikouisen Rules (Current)
There's also an online primer provided by Daina Chiba of the UK (https://dainachiba.github.io/RiichiBooks/) covering strategy so you can hit the ground running!
Join our Discord to stay up to date about our club in the future: https://discord.gg/Pcsz6pg9R7
##FAQ
What does 75 minutes + 1 timer mean?
This means that a table will play its hands for 75 minutes, and once the timer is up, the table will finish the current hand and be allowed to play 1 final hand with no time restriction.What happens if everyone is already in a game when I arrive?
Ideally, with the scheduling, you will know when to arrive in order to not wait long for the start of a new game. If there are 4 people available to make a table and it isn't running too late, we can give a little leeway to make a new table. Otherwise, you’ll have to wait until the ongoing games are done. Alternatively, we are not opposed to playing some 3-player games, if enough people wish to do so; just note that these games are not eligible for leaderboard recording. Afterwards, we wait for all the current games to finish before starting new ones, as this allows us to mix up tables, ensuring players don’t repeatedly play with the same group.If you want to get into a table quickly, we recommend coming early so you are placed in the first or second round of pairings of the night.
I don’t know how to play. Is that okay?
Unfortunately, we do not have enough sets to both teach and play games to satisfy everyone who is there to play, so we recommend checking out our Capitol Hill meetup on Sunday at Stoup Brewing if you are interested in learning how to play.If you want to prepare, here are some beginner-oriented resources, though they are by no means required to come to the Meetup, but knowing how to play is required for this meetup.
https://mahjong.guide/a-beginners-guide-to-riichi-mahjong/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZxwAxlqexY&list=PLPBLBlC-7G3s92GyGOprSmZ1mqgh0U0DI&index=1
Yaku sheet - Easiest/Common ones in solid colorDo I need to bring anything?
Nope, we provide everything you need to enjoy a game of Mahjong. But if you own a Mahjong set or any Mahjong gear, you’re welcome to bring it.Does anything cost money?
Nope, everything is free! Gambling is not allowed.What’s the difference between the Sunday and Tuesday Seattle Riichi meetups?
Tuesday is a meetup where games are limited by a 75+1 minute timer and scores are tracked and logged league-style. Sunday exactly the same, but we are able to set up tables to teach newcomers, and we are there from opening to closing so there are more chances to play.Do you play any other Mahjong variants?
Nope, we only play riichi mahjong.1 attendeeSunday Riichi Mahjong (Capitol Hill)
Stoup Brewing - Capitol Hill, 1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA, USOur Sunday weekly meetups are in Seattle at Stoup Brewing on Capitol Hill! This meetup is for players of any skill level, be it first-time players or seasoned veterans. Tables for new players who want to learn how to play can be set up upon request.
To streamline smooth gameplay and scheduling, all non-teaching tables will be set to 75 minutes +1 hand for each hanchan. This will allow for the following schedule for people to plan around when they would like to come and play:
1. 12:15 PM
2. 2:00 PM
3. 3:45 PM
4. 5:30 PM
5. 7:15 PMParking is free on Sundays, but may still be limited. Plan some extra time for finding parking and walking to the location. The 2 bus line stops directly at this location. You can also take the light rail to Capitol Hill Station and then you can get to Stoup with a ~10 min walk south on Broadway.
***
Please observe the following etiquette rules while playing.
Since there are many variations on the rules of Riichi mahjong the simplest way to reflect our ruleset is that we play with the Saikouisen Rules 2025
There's also an online primer provided by Daina Chiba of the UK (https://dainachiba.github.io/RiichiBooks/) covering strategy so you can hit the ground running!
Join our Discord to stay up to date about our club in the future: https://discord.gg/Pcsz6pg9R7
## FAQ
What time are people playing?
Most players arrive around 12 PM to 2 PM and the afternoon is the busiest. However, we have regulars who will come at noon and stay until closing at 9 PM. No matter what time you come, there will be people playing mahjong!Where in Stoup do people play?
We always play at the square tables next to Stoup’s Union St entrance.What does 75 minutes + 1 timer mean?
This means that a table will play its hands for 75 minutes, and once the timer is up, the table will finish the current hand and be allowed to play 1 final hand with no time restriction.What happens if everyone is already in a game when I arrive?
Ideally, with the scheduling, you will know when to arrive in order to not wait long for the start of a new game. If there are 4 people available to make a table and it isn't running too late, we can give a little leeway to make a new table. Otherwise, you’ll have to wait until the ongoing games are done. Typically, we wait for all the current games to finish before starting new ones. This allows us to mix up tables, ensuring players don’t repeatedly play with the same group.If you want to get into a table quickly, we recommend coming early so you are placed in the first or second round of pairings of the day.
I don’t know how to play. Is that okay?
Yes! When you come, let us know you’re new to the game and we can set aside a table to teach you the rules. Riichi mahjong is a very complex game and we understand it takes time to learn the game.If you want to prepare, here are some beginner-oriented resources, though they are by no means required to come to the Meetup. We’re more than happy to teach you from scratch.
- https://mahjong.guide/a-beginners-guide-to-riichi-mahjong/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZxwAxlqexY&list=PLPBLBlC-7G3s92GyGOprSmZ1mqgh0U0DI&index=1
- Yaku sheet - Easiest/common ones are in solid color
Do I need to bring anything?
Nope, we provide everything you need to enjoy a game of Mahjong. But if you own a Mahjong set or any Mahjong gear, you’re welcome to bring it.Does anything cost money?
Nope, everything is free! Gambling is not allowed.What’s the difference between the Sunday and Tuesday Seattle Riichi meetups?
Tuesday is a meetup where games are limited by a 75+1 minute timer and scores are tracked and logged league-style. Sunday exactly the same, but we are able to set up tables to teach newcomers, and we are there from opening to closing so there are more chances to play.Do you play any other Mahjong variants?
Nope, we only play riichi mahjong.2 attendees
Past events
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