A HIGH TIDE COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE
Mahjong on the Marsh
WHERE WORK AND PLAY COME TOGETHER.
A fun, connection-driven experience for founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders.
American mahjong is everywhere right now. This one's for founders, business owners, and community leaders: people who'd rather not choose between getting something out of their day and enjoying it.
Learn the game from the first tile, sharpen the game you already play, or join a table just for fun.
Choose Your Way to Play
November 2 & 9 | Arrive at 6:00 PM | Lesson 6:30 to 9:00 PM
A Clear Start: Intro to Mahjong
A Clear Start is a two-part beginner series for founders, business owners, and community leaders who want to learn mahjong. The first evening covers everything you need to know, and the second helps bring it all together through guided play.
It’s also one of the most enjoyable ways to get to know other people who are building and leading. There are no name tags or elevator pitches, just good conversation, a little friendly competition, and a lot of laughing around the table. You’ll leave with new skills, take-home guides, and people you’ll be glad to see at the next game.
Session 1: Mahjong 101
Monday, November 2 · Arrive at 6:00 PM · Lesson 6:30 to 9:00 PM
We’ll start with a brief history of American mahjong and get to know the tiles and what they mean. Then we’ll cover:
table setup and dealing
the Charleston
reading the card
drawing, discarding and calls
jokers
hand selection
basic etiquette
We’ll finish by playing one or two guided hands together.
Session 2: Mahjong 102
Monday, November 9 · Arrive at 6:00 PM · Lesson and guided play 6:30 to 8:30 PM
A week later, we’ll refresh what you learned, go a little deeper and spend most of the evening playing with guidance at the table. We’ll help with:
hand selection
Charleston strategy
discard decisions
spotting mahjong opportunities
keeping your hand flexible and knowing when to pivot
What’s included
Both evenings of instruction and guided play
Printed take-home guides to refer back to as you start playing
A current-year National Mah Jongg League card to use during class, so there’s no need to bring your own
Founding Builder $100
Member $115 $100
Guest $130 $100
This rate includes both evenings.
Keep playing: After your series, join us for Open Play every Tuesday or Guided Play every other Monday.
Every Monday | Doors open at 6:00 PM | 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Guided Play
You know the basics. Now let us help you feel at home at the table. Over a two-hour session, experienced players and a teacher sit alongside you, helping with choosing a hand, Charleston strategy, discard decisions, spotting a mahjong when it appears, keeping your hand flexible, and knowing when to pivot. You will pick up good table habits along the way, and go home with printed materials to keep.
Instructor-led play session combining live lessons with guided practice
Four to sixteen players
Please bring your own current year NMJL card. Cards are not provided for Guided Play.
Every Monday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Please feel free to arrive at 6:00 PM to settle in before play starts at 6:30 PM.
Founding Builder $40
Member $45
Guest $50
Available Every Tuesday during Open Day | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Open Play
Two set times each Tuesday, so a table is always forming. Round up a foursome or come on your own, and we'll seat you. No instruction and no pressure, just the game and good company. No instruction, no pressure. Just the game, good company, and the view. Open Play is best for players who know the rules and are comfortable playing without guidance.
Please bring your own current year NMJL card. Cards are not provided for Open Play.
Every Tuesday during Open Day by table reservation. Planning to stay for both sessions? Feel free to bring your lunch.
Founding Builder & Collective Member: Free, included with your property pass
Guest: $20
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Good to Know
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Not for A Clear Start. It is built for brand new players.
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Not for A Clear Start. For Guided Play and Open Play, please bring your own current year NMJL card.
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Yes. Come solo or come with a friend, and we will make sure you have a seat. Just make sure to forward them this form link so we will have their information prior the event.
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A Clear Start seats four to eight. Guided Play seats four to sixteen. Space is limited, so reserve early.
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Please review our Registration and Transfer Policy below before you reserve.
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The Retreat at Marsh Manor at 512 Bagley Fussell Rd, Midway, GA
All event registrations and purchases are final and nonrefundable.
If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your reservation to another founder, business owner, or community leader who fits the High Tide Collective community. Notify HTC before the event with the replacement guest’s name and contact information. The replacement guest must complete all required registration forms, waivers, and health disclosures before participating.
For weather-dependent activities, High Tide Collective and the activity provider may delay, modify, reschedule, or cancel an experience when severe weather or unsafe conditions require it. If HTC cancels an experience, the amount paid may be transferred to a future experience or refunded.