I am thrilled to announce that I am partnering with Melanie Wolff and Erica Moller to open a new studio space and boutique in Central Omaha! The Social Sparrow!!
The last chance for lessons at Mahjong With Mary’s studio was during the month of August.
If you are interested in Mahjong lessons, upcoming events, leagues, and open plays, check out the calendar on www.thesocialsparrowco.com
Follow along @thesocialsparrowco to stay in the loop with our mahjong space!
The new location is in Bel-Air Plaza at 12100 W. Center Rd, Ste. 907, Omaha, NE. Type in directions for "Prehistoric Putt, Omaha" for best location. We are directly north of Prehistoric Putt.
Join our community of Mahjong players!
Are you ready to dive in and learn the captivating game of Mahjong? You are in the right place! Omaha has a growing community of players who are eager to invite you to the table. After two lessons, you will feel ready to toss the tiles with your friends.
The Social Sparrow is conveniently located in Central Omaha, with plenty of space to learn, play, and host events. Lessons will be held at the studio, where all materials will be provided. A special corner of the studio is designated to reserve a time slot to play on an automatic table!
What is Mahjong?
Mahjong is a traditional Chinese tile-based game, usually played by four people, that blends strategy, pattern recognition, memory, and a bit of luck. Thought to have originated during the Qing dynasty in the 19th century, likely evolving from earlier card and domino games, it quickly spread across China and later to Japan, Southeast Asia, and the West. Each region developed its own rules and scoring styles, but the core idea remains the same: players draw and discard tiles to form winning sets, similar to rummy. Mahjong became internationally popular in the early 20th century, especially in the U.S., where adapted rule books helped fuel its rise.
American Mahjong is one of the 40 variations of Mahjong played today, following rules established by the National Mahjongg League (NMJL). Established in 1937 by a group of Jewish women in New York, American Mahjong remains both a cultural tradition and a modern past time, enjoyed in casual home games, competitive tournaments, and digital formats.
