🀄 Mahjong 102: Strategy at Prairie Creek

You know how to play — now let's talk about how to win. Mahjong 102 goes beyond the basics into real strategy: reading the discards, playing the Charleston with intention, and knowing when to hold, pivot, or bail on a hand.

What we'll cover:

• Hand selection — picking a hand you can actually build, and knowing when to pivot away from one that isn't coming together

• Charleston strategy — what NOT to pass (jokers, flowers, pairs, runs), and paying attention to what comes back to you

• Discard strategy — getting rid of unwanted flowers early, ditching tiles your opponents need before they lock in, and not exposing your hand too soon

• Reading the table — tracking discards, spotting a floating pair, and calling a hand dead when it's no longer viable

• Common mistakes — why picking a hand too early (and sticking with it no matter what) is the fastest way to lose

How the class runs:
We'll start with a guided round — discards laid out in front of each player so everyone can see what's being revealed and why — followed by independent play so you can put the strategy to work on your own.

Recommended for: graduates of Mahjong 101 or players with basic hands-on experience

What's included:
🍷 A glass of wine ($8 value)
📖 A take-home strategy reference sheet

Details:

📅 Tuesday September 1st

⏰ 2 hours, upstairs at Prairie Creek 5:30pm-7:30pm

🎟️ $50 per person - space is limited 

Bring your NMJL card from 101 (or your own) and get ready to actually play strategically instead of just hoping for the best.