Beginner-friendly American Mahjong classes, private lessons, game nights, and corporate events on the North Shore. No experience needed. Just show up.
Learn the fundamentals: tile recognition, hand building, the Charleston, scoring, and game flow. Walk out ready to play. Taught through Beverly Rec Department.
$25 / sessionOne-on-one or small group instruction tailored to your level. Perfect for couples, friend groups, or anyone who wants to level up fast.
$75 / hourMahjong nights for corporate teams, birthday parties, bachelorettes, and community groups. Dave brings the tiles, teaches the game, and runs the fun.
From $300Each student gets a curated hand card. Find your tiles in the set and rack them.
Identify what category your tiles belong to. Spot the 3 that don't fit. Separate them.
Build your wall, go through the Charleston, and see how your hand shapes up.
Once you've practiced the setup, you're ready for a real game. That fast.
Open play for all levels. Bring your friends or come solo and meet new ones. Regulars welcome. Rotating venues across Beverly and the North Shore.
Coming SoonFriendly competition with brackets, scoring, and prizes. From casual beginner brackets to competitive play. Perfect for building the local mahjong scene.
Coming SoonSpecial mahjong programming as part of Beverly's 400th anniversary celebrations. Community history meets community game night.
2026 SeasonRestaurants, breweries, community centers, and senior living facilities. If you have a space and want to host mahjong, let's talk.
Open to PartnersPre-built hands at beginner and intermediate levels. Same format as class. Printable cards with answer key.
Try It →Private lessons, group classes, corporate events, and parties. Pick your format, get an instant quote.
Book Now →Round-robin seating, live score entry, and leaderboard standings. Run a tournament from your phone.
Try It →Dave started playing American Mahjong and fell in love with the combination of strategy, social connection, and the simple joy of getting people around a table. What began as a hobby turned into something bigger when he started teaching and realized how many people were looking for exactly this kind of experience.
Now an official instructor with the Beverly Recreation Department and a partner with Beverly Main Streets and the Beverly 400 celebration, Dave is building a local mahjong community from the ground up. His teaching style is patient, hands-on, and designed to get you playing as fast as possible.
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Whether you want to book a class, schedule a private lesson, or plan an event, Dave's got you.