Upcoming Events
Mahj Mondays
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Mahj Mondays
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Mahjong 102 at Stone Hill Winery
Join us for an evening of Mahjong 102 at Stone Hill Winery in Hermann, MO!
Curious about the game everyone is talking about?
Mahjong 102 is designed for players who have completed Mahjong 101 or already understand the basic flow of American Mahjong. During class, we’ll build on those fundamentals and focus on choosing a hand, reading the card, making exchanges during the Charleston, and strengthening your overall strategy.
You'll walk away with the confidence and foundational knowledge needed to start playing and enjoying this wonderful game of strategy, friendship, and community.
No experience necessary—just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
Cost: $40
Sign up and pay via Venmo to reserve your spot.
Full wine bar and small bites available for purchase. No additional food or drink may be brought into the winery.
Come for the lesson, stay for the community!
Tournament Prep Class
Join us as we prep to get Tournament ready
Build your confidence and prepare for tournament day with Mid Mo Mahjong’s Tournament Prep Class. This interactive session is designed for players who understand the basics of American Mahjong and want to become more comfortable with competitive play.
Participants will practice playing at a tournament pace while reviewing common rules, scoring procedures, table rotations, penalties, and player etiquette. We will also cover strategies for making faster decisions, managing the Charleston, selecting hands, and keeping the game moving.
During the class, you will learn and practice:
Timed tournament-style games
Tournament rules and scoring
Table rotations and scorecard procedures
Common penalties and how to avoid them
Efficient Charleston and hand-selection strategies
Proper calls, exposures, Joker exchanges, and declarations
How to verify Mahjong before tiles are returned
Tournament etiquette and expectations
This class is ideal for first-time tournament players, Rising Players, or anyone who wants additional practice before an upcoming event. Participants should already know how to play American Mahjong independently and use the current National Mah Jongg League card.
Come ready to ask questions, practice under tournament conditions, and leave feeling prepared to play with confidence.r Tournament Play.
Mahj Mondays
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Mid MO Mahjong Classic Player Meet & Greet + Open Play
Join us for the Mid MO Mahjong Classic in Columbia, MO, November 13–14, 2026 — a weekend of great hands, friendly competition, connection, and plenty of Mahj!
We’ll kick things off Friday evening with a relaxed open play welcome party. It’s the perfect chance to meet fellow players, settle in, and enjoy some casual Mahj before tournament day.
On Saturday, we’ll gather for the Mid MO Mahjong Classic Tournament, featuring seven 60-minute rounds of competitive American Mahjong. Your tournament day includes a light breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, prizes, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow Mahjers.
Your registration includes:
Friday night welcome party & Open Play
Seven-round tournament on Saturday
Light breakfast Saturday morning
Lunch & afternoon snacks
Official Mid MO Mahjong Classic T-shirt
Participant swag
Tournament prizes & awards
A full weekend of Mahj, community & fun
Two Divisions:
Rising or Competitive Player
Rising Player: Play according to NMJL rules, completing as many games as you can in 60 minutes.
Competitive Player: Play according to NMJL rules, completing 4 games in 60 minutes.
Registration:
$150 per player (Early Bird $125 before September 25)
Register early to secure your seat at the table and receive our special Early Bird rate. Early Bird pricing is available for a limited time before regular registration pricing takes effect on September 26.
Whether this is your first tournament or you’re a seasoned competitive player, the Mid MO Mahjong Classic is designed to be welcoming, organized, and just competitive enough to make every hand exciting.
Seats are limited. Reserve yours early!
Refund requests for gameplay tickets must be submitted before November 1, 2026. Approved refunds will be issued less a $50 fee. No refunds will be issued after November 1.
We are thrilled to welcome players at every level and grateful for our sponsors, One Bam Bird Boutique and Serendipity Polish Pottery & Gallery.
Mid MO Mahjong Classic Tournament
🀄 A NEW MID MO MAHJONG TOURNAMENT WEEKEND IS COMING! 🏆
Two days of Mahjong. One great weekend. And a tournament designed to give more players a seat at the competitive table.
✨ FRIDAY NIGHT | TOURNAMENT KICKOFF
We’ll start the weekend with a relaxed Meet & Greet + Open Play. Meet your fellow players, play a few hands, and get ready for tournament day!
🏆 SATURDAY | TOURNAMENT DAY
Choose the division that best fits your competitive experience:
🌟 RISING PLAYERS DIVISION
Designed for newer competitive players who are ready to experience tournament play, build confidence, and put their skills to the test in a welcoming competitive environment.
🔥 COMPETITIVE PLAYERS DIVISION
Designed for experienced league and tournament players who are comfortable with competitive rules, timed rounds, scoring, and a faster pace of play.
Both divisions will experience a true tournament format while competing alongside players with similar levels of competitive experience.
Expect:
🀄 Timed tournament rounds
🏆 Division-specific competition & awards
📋 Competitive scoring
🎁 Prizes & swag
🤝 A welcoming Mahjong community
✨ A whole lot of Mahj!
Never played in a tournament before? The Rising Players Division was created with you in mind.
Already love competitive play? Bring your game to the Competitive Players Division.
FRIDAY: Meet. Mingle. Mahj.
SATURDAY: Compete. Play. Celebrate. 🏆
📣 More details—including date, location, registration, format and prizes—coming soon!
Which table are you ready for?
🌟 Rising Players
🔥 Competitive Players
Mahj Mondays
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Mahj Mondays
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Mahjong 101
Learn the fundamentals of American Mahjong in a fun, welcoming environment. Mahjong 101 is designed for brand-new players who want to build confidence while learning the basics of the game, tile recognition, gameplay flow, and Mahjong etiquette.
Perfect for beginners looking to learn a new hobby, connect with others, and have fun around the table.Mahj Mondays
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Mahj Mondays
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Mahj Mondays
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Mahjong 101
Learn the fundamentals of American Mahjong in a fun, welcoming environment. Mahjong 101 is designed for brand-new players who want to build confidence while learning the basics of the game, tile recognition, gameplay flow, and Mahjong etiquette.
Perfect for beginners looking to learn a new hobby, connect with others, and have fun around the table.
Mahjong 101 at The Queen Bee Boutiques
In partnership with One Bam Bird Boutiques, join us for an afternoon of Mahjong 101 at The Queen Bee Boutiques in Blue Springs, MO!
Curious about the game everyone is talking about? This beginner-friendly class is the perfect place to start! During this two-hour session, you'll learn the fundamentals of American Mahjong, including tile identification, the Charleston, basic gameplay, and winning hands.
You'll walk away with the confidence and foundational knowledge needed to start playing and enjoying this wonderful game of strategy, friendship, and community.
No experience necessary—just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
Cost: $40
Sign up and pay via Venmo to reserve your spot.
Come for the lesson, stay for the community!
Mahj Mondays
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Mahj Mondays
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Mahjong 101
Learn the fundamentals of American Mahjong in a fun, welcoming environment. Mahjong 101 is designed for brand-new players who want to build confidence while learning the basics of the game, tile recognition, gameplay flow, and Mahjong etiquette.
Perfect for beginners looking to learn a new hobby, connect with others, and have fun around the table.
9 to 5 Open Play Mahjong Honoring Dolly Parton
Grab Your Tiles & Your 9 to 5 Attitude! 💕🀄
A Dolly-Inspired Open Play Mahjong Night
Grab your tiles, tease up that hair, and channel your inner Dolly! We’re putting a little country-glam spin on Open Play Mahjong with an evening inspired by the one and only Dolly Parton.
Come dressed like Dolly—think rhinestones, pink, fringe, big hair, cowboy boots, and plenty of sparkle—as we shuffle the tiles and vibe to Dolly’s greatest hits all night long.
🎀 Open Play Mahjong
✨ Come dressed like Dolly
🎶 Dolly’s greatest hits
🀄 Mahjong, friends & plenty of fun
Whether your look is 9 to 5, Jolene, or full-on Dollywood, come ready for a night that’s a little bit mahjong and a whole lotta Dolly.
In Dolly's honor, please bring a children's book that we will donate locally.
Grab your tiles & your 9 to 5 attitude—we’ll see you at the table! 💗
Mahj Mondays
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Mahj Mondays
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Fall Competitive League
Ready to put your Mahjong skills to the test? Mid Mo Mahjong’s Fall Competitive League is back!
Join us Monday evenings for friendly competition, strategy, and a whole lot of Mahjong. Our competitive league is designed for players who know how to play and are ready to strengthen their game in a fun, welcoming environment.
Each week features two rounds of competitive play, with points accumulating throughout the season toward our final league standings. Can’t make every Monday? Substitutes are welcome, so you don’t have to miss the entire season because of a scheduling conflict.
Fall League Details
Mondays | 6:00–8:30 PM
Kickoff: September 14
League Play: September 21–December 7
No League: October 12 & November 16
League Celebration & Awards: December 14
Location: Serendipity Polish Pottery & Gallery
Registration: $100
🏆 Compete for weekly points, climb the standings, and finish the season with our League Celebration & Awards Night.
Whether you're chasing the championship or simply looking for a consistent opportunity to challenge yourself and play with other Mahjong enthusiasts, there’s a seat at the table for you.
Great hands. Great people. Great times together.
Mahj Mondays
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Competitive Practice Session
Curious about competitive Mahjong but not quite ready to jump into a league or tournament? Or already registered and want to sharpen your competitive play?
Come practice with us!
Our Competitive Practice Sessions are designed to help players become more comfortable with competitive league and tournament-style play in a friendly, low-pressure environment.
We’ll practice:
⏱️ Timed rounds
🏆 Tournament scoring procedures
🀄 Pace of play & table expectations
📋 Competitive rules and etiquette
💡 Strategies for transitioning from social to competitive play
No competitive experience is required. These sessions are perfect for anyone who wants to learn how tournament play works, get some practice, and feel more confident before sitting down at a competitive table.
FREE for players already registered for an upcoming Mid Mo Mahjong Competitive League or Tournament
$10 for all other players
Thinking about competing but haven't registered yet? Come try a practice session first! If you attend and then decide to register for an upcoming Competitive League or Tournament, we'll apply your $10 practice fee toward your registration.
Competitive Mahjong doesn't have to be intimidating. Come learn the format, practice the rules, ask questions, and get comfortable before the points really count.
Practice. Build confidence. Then bring your game.
Mahjong 101 at The Queen Bee Boutiques
In partnership with One Bam Bird Boutiques, join us for an afternoon of Mahjong 101 at The Queen Bee Boutiques in Blue Springs, MO!
Curious about the game everyone is talking about? This beginner-friendly class is the perfect place to start! During this two-hour session, you'll learn the fundamentals of American Mahjong, including tile identification, the Charleston, basic gameplay, and winning hands.
You'll walk away with the confidence and foundational knowledge needed to start playing and enjoying this wonderful game of strategy, friendship, and community.
No experience necessary—just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
Cost: $40
Sign up and pay via Venmo to reserve your spot.
Come for the lesson, stay for the community!
Mahjong 102 at The Hometown Shoppe
Learn the fundamentals of American Mahjong in a fun, welcoming environment. Mahjong 102 is designed for players who want to continue to build confidence while learning the basics of the game, tile recognition, gameplay flow, and Mahjong etiquette.
Perfect for those looking to continue to learn, connect with others, and have fun around the table.Mahj Mondays
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Mahjong for a Mission
🀄 MAHJONG FOR A MISSION 🀄
Benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbia
Gather your mahjong friends and join us for an afternoon of tiles, connection and giving back at Cooper’s Ridge!
📅 Sunday, August 23
📍 Cooper’s Ridge
🕜 Check-in begins at 1:30 p.m.
🀄 Open play from 2:00–4:30 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of social mahjong featuring:
✨ Open mahjong play
✨ Mahjong Bingo
✨ Raffles and prizes
✨ Drinks and snacks
✨ A wonderful opportunity to support local youth
Registration Options
🀄 Individual Player: $75
🀄 Reserve a Full Table: $250
Bring your regular mahjong group or register individually and enjoy a fun afternoon with fellow players.
Please bring your own National Mahjong League cards. We will have extras available in case you forget!
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbia and the important programs they provide for children and teens in our community.
Come play the game you love while helping create brighter futures for local kids.
Space is limited—reserve your seat or table today!
Mahjong 101 at Stone Hill Winery
Join us for an evening of Mahjong 101 at Stone Hill Winery in Hermann, MO!
Curious about the game everyone is talking about? This beginner-friendly class is the perfect place to start! During this two-hour session, you'll learn the fundamentals of American Mahjong, including tile identification, the Charleston, basic gameplay, and winning hands.
You'll walk away with the confidence and foundational knowledge needed to start playing and enjoying this wonderful game of strategy, friendship, and community.
No experience necessary—just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
Cost: $40
Sign up and pay via Venmo to reserve your spot.
Full wine bar and small bites available for purchase. No additional food or drink may be brought into the winery.
Come for the lesson, stay for the community!
Mahj Mondays
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Mahj Mondays
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Mahjong 101
Learn the fundamentals of American Mahjong in a fun, welcoming environment. Mahjong 101 is designed for brand-new players who want to build confidence while learning the basics of the game, tile recognition, gameplay flow, and Mahjong etiquette.
Perfect for beginners looking to learn a new hobby, connect with others, and have fun around the table.Mahj Mondays
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Mahjong 102 at The Queen Bee Boutiques
In partnership with One Bam Bird Boutique, join us for an afternoon of Mahjong 102 at The Queen Bee Boutiques in Blue Springs, MO!
Curious about the game everyone is talking about? This beginner-friendly class is the perfect place to start! During this two-hour session, you'll learn the fundamentals of American Mahjong, including tile identification, the Charleston, basic gameplay, and winning hands.
You'll walk away with the confidence and foundational knowledge needed to start playing and enjoying this wonderful game of strategy, friendship, and community.
No experience necessary—just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
Cost: $40
Sign up and pay via Venmo to reserve your spot.
Come for the lesson, stay for the community!
Celebrate International Mahjong Day
🀄 Celebrate International Mahjong Day with us! 🀄
We’re popping up at Serendipity Polish Pottery & Gallery for a special morning of Mahjong, community, and connection—and you’re invited to join our tables!
📅 Saturday, August 1
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Serendipity Polish Pottery & Gallery
💙 Sponsored by Mid MO Mahjong
Cost: $20.00
Enjoy friendly Mahjong play, small bites, and a beautiful morning spent with fellow players. Steep & Bloom will also be onsite with tea available for purchase. ☕️
Please bring your own 2026 National Mah Jongg League card. All skill levels are welcome, so gather your Mahjong friends and come celebrate the game we love!
Tag the players you want at your table and share this post to help us spread the word. 💚
Learn. Play. Connect.
Mahj Mondays
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Mahjong 101
Learn the fundamentals of American Mahjong in a fun, welcoming environment. Mahjong 101 is designed for brand-new players who want to build confidence while learning the basics of the game, tile recognition, gameplay flow, and Mahjong etiquette.
Perfect for beginners looking to learn a new hobby, connect with others, and have fun around the table.Mahj Mondays
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
Mahjong 101
Learn the fundamentals of American Mahjong in a fun, welcoming environment. Mahjong 101 is designed for brand-new players who want to build confidence while learning the basics of the game, tile recognition, gameplay flow, and Mahjong etiquette.
Perfect for beginners looking to learn a new hobby, connect with others, and have fun around the table.Mahjong 101
Learn the fundamentals of American Mahjong in a fun, welcoming environment. Mahjong 101 is designed for brand-new players who want to build confidence while learning the basics of the game, tile recognition, gameplay flow, and Mahjong etiquette.
Perfect for beginners looking to learn a new hobby, connect with others, and have fun around the table.Mahjong 101 at The Queen Bee Boutiques
In partnership with One Bam Bird Boutiques, join us for an afternoon of Mahjong 101 at The Queen Bee Boutiques in Blue Springs, MO!
Curious about the game everyone is talking about? This beginner-friendly class is the perfect place to start! During this two-hour session, you'll learn the fundamentals of American Mahjong, including tile identification, the Charleston, basic gameplay, and winning hands.
You'll walk away with the confidence and foundational knowledge needed to start playing and enjoying this wonderful game of strategy, friendship, and community.
No experience necessary—just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
Cost: $40
Sign up and pay via Venmo to reserve your spot.
Come for the lesson, stay for the community!
Mahjong 101 at The Hometown Shoppe
Join us for a night of Mahjong 101 at The Hometown Shoppe in Centralia, MO!
Curious about the game everyone is talking about? This beginner-friendly class is the perfect place to start! During this two-hour session, you'll learn the fundamentals of American Mahjong, including tile identification, the Charleston, basic gameplay, and winning hands.
You'll walk away with the confidence and foundational knowledge needed to start playing and enjoying this wonderful game of strategy, friendship, and community.
No experience necessary—just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
Cost: $30
Sign up and pay via Venmo to reserve your spot.
Come for the lesson, stay for the community!