SUMMER LEAGUE IS SOLD OUT!
League is where beginners become confident players, classmates become friends, and Monday nights become something you look forward to every week.
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Starts July 27
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Heartwork Brewing
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American NMJL Rules
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Six Mondays
6:30-8:30 p.m.
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Raffles &
Grand Prize
League details
Session Dates:
July 27
August 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 31
Thank you to our Founding Venue Partner: Heartwork Brewing
1703 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404
Cost: $150/person
Early-Bird Special: $125/person — save $25 if you register and pay by Wednesday, July 8
League Rules:
Follow NMJL rules
Any rule disputes will be reviewed on-site by the league leader
No blanks or extra jokers
Membership Includes:
Six scheduled Mahjong sessions
Official welcome bag with goodies and drink ticket
Social time, networking & fun!
Tips on tiles — strategy tips to elevate your game
Online scoring, leaderboard, and resources
Door prizes and surprises (everyone has a chance to win, regardless of score)
Grand prize: winner's choice of tiles from The Charleston Mahjong Club(note: this prize will be unlocked for league with 16+ players registered)
Attendance & Scoring:
Attendance at every session is not required to be part of the league! While attending more sessions can boost your total points, this league is designed to be flexible — perfect for a social, come-as-you-are experience.
Your final season score is based on your top 5 out of 6 session scores — we drop your lowest one.
Additional information on scoring, the leaderboard, and more will be shared ahead of league kickoff. Don't worry about tracking your own score — we've got scorekeeping assistance covered for you!
READY FOR LEAGUE?
Many players in Bloomington and surrounding areas are newer to American Mahjong and our league is designed with that in mind: players who are ready to build confidence through regular play.
You do not need to be fast or experienced. You do need to be comfortable playing a complete game with minimal guidance.
League is a good fit for you if…
You have taken a beginner series (or have the equivalent experience)
You can set up the tiles, complete the Charleston, and play a game from beginning to end
You know how to determine who East is and understand the flow of play
You own a 2026 NMJL card and know how to read it.
You are comfortable asking questions between hands, but don’t need step-by-step coaching during your turn.
You are excited to improve, meet new people, and have fun!
You don’t mind making mistakes; we all do!
Are an experienced player, but have the patience to play with newer players in our community (note: this is a league, not a tournament).
League isn’t about playing perfectly.
It’s about playing consistently! If you have ever thought, “I just wish I had more people to play with,” you are probably a perfect fit.