TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026
Hi friend,
THE PRIME DAY EDIT · OCTOBER 6 + 7
Something for your mahjong wish list
A pretty tile set, a bag for your racks, a little gift for the friend who always hosts... if you've been eyeing something for your mahjong table, this is a good time to pull up that wish list!
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days are today and tomorrow, October 6 and 7. I've linked my storefront below so you have a place to start browsing my picks. Check each item's current price and Prime offer as you shop, since not every find will be discounted.
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Come join us in class
And if something on your mahjong wish list is a little more confidence at the table, I'd love to see you in class! Here's what's coming up. All times are Eastern, and every class is live on Zoom with a recording included.
THIS THURSDAY · OCTOBER 8
Start Your Own League with Trish
October 8 · 7 p.m. · $79
Want to bring a regular mahjong league to your community? Trish of Tiles With Trish will walk you through sign-ups, scoring, and keeping a season running. The 90-minute class includes her full 19-piece league kit, from scorecards to player emails. Join Trish →
MORE DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Teaching Large Mahjong Classes with Alicia
October 14 · 7 p.m. · $79
For the teachers here: Alicia of The Mrs. Mahj is sharing how she supports several tables of learners in one room. See Alicia's class →
Siamese Strategy with Jillian and me
NEW DATE · October 24 · Noon · $75
Already playing Siamese? We'll work through choosing two hands that work together, sharing useful tiles between them, and deciding when to take a win. Join us for Siamese →
The Last Wall: Endgame Decisions with me
October 26 · 7:30 p.m. · $75
We'll slow down those late-game choices: keep pursuing your hand, reconsider a discard, or play for a wall game. Explore the endgame class →
I Know the Rules, Now Help Me Play
November 1 · 4 p.m. · $75
A slower, guided next step for newer players. We'll look at a rack together, find possible hands, and practice what to keep and pass. Come practice with me →
TILE WISDOM
Three tiles away. Two different decisions.
Two possible hands each need three more tiles. In one, two of the missing tiles are needed to complete pairs. In the other, all three belong in a kong. Which would you keep working toward?
Before choosing, look at the gaps. Jokers can't fill singles or pairs, but they can help complete a kong. The tile count alone doesn't tell the whole story.
That doesn't automatically make the second hand better. Check the discards and exposures, too. At your next game, try asking, “Which missing tiles have to be natural?” before you commit.
A little more mahjong for your week
Mahjong company for your next walk: I joined Jason and Ira on The Mahjcast to talk about getting started, this community, and Charleston strategy. Listen to “The Tao of Lara” →
A few minutes to play? Join my free Mini Mahj Daily group and try the daily challenge with us. Take a look at its built-in card before you begin.
Hope there's something fun on your calendar this week!
Lara