Learn Mahjong with So Bam Fun
Beginner-friendly lessons and events across 10+ U.S. cities.
Private lessons, corporate events and public pop-ups — taught by local instructors who bring the tiles, the racks and everything else.
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Who We Are
So Bam Fun offers American Mahjong lessons and events — private lessons, corporate events and public ticketed events — across 10+ U.S. cities.
Instruction is built for beginners, with sessions also available for experienced players looking to join a game. Every city is led by local instructors, which is what gives So Bam Fun a consistent presence and approach in every market it serves.
What We Offer
Private Mahjong Lessons
Learn one-on-one or in a small group, with beginner-friendly instruction tailored to your pace. Great for players who want a more personal way to understand the rules, tiles and strategy.
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Corporate Mahjong Events
Bring Mahjong to your company event, team outing or client gathering with a fun, social experience designed to help people connect. A memorable way to make your next event interactive and engaging.
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Public Mahjong Events
Join a Mahjong event and enjoy a fun, social way to play, learn and connect with others. Ideal for people who want to experience Mahjong in a lively group setting.
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Choose your city
Eleven cities, each with its own local instructors. Pick the one nearest you.
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Pick your format
A private lesson at your place, a public pop-up, or a corporate event for your team.
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We bring everything
Tiles, racks and materials arrive with your instructor. No prep, no equipment, no experience needed.
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Play a real game
Most groups are playing a full hand by the end of the session — then keep going at events near you.
Why So Bam Fun
Three ways to play
Private lessons, public events and corporate events — different formats for different needs.
Beginner-friendly instruction
A supportive approach built for people who have never touched a tile. No jargon, no rulebook.
A fun way to bring people together
People before rules, connection before ranking. It’s quality time that happens to involve tiles.
Options for experienced players
Sessions for people who already play and want a more advanced, social Mahjong experience.
What Learners Say
Went to So Bam Fun on a whim by myself to learn something new and walked away with a new hobby and new friends. It brings together strategy, socializing and style (gorgeous and fun mah jong sets) making it a must do experience that will keep bringing you back.
We hired So Bam Fun for a private lesson, and our instructor Britt not only catered to various experience levels and set up shop at my own kitchen table, she engaged with our silly group and made the entire experience a blast. Everyone left wanting to play again!
Our intro to American Mahjong class was a fantastic corporate connectivity event and a nice change of pace from a typical happy hour. Our instructors were incredibly thorough, patient, and made learning approachable for everyone — the group couldn’t wait to play again.
So Bam Fun has been one of my favorite discoveries this year. The community is incredibly welcoming, the teachers are fantastic, and every session is the perfect mix of learning, strategy, and connection. I always leave excited for the next game!
Ready to play?
Start learning mahjong with a local instructor near you — no experience needed.
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