Creating a home for mahjong in the heart of Manhattan

For over 14 years, we've been teaching classes, organizing competitions, and growing the community of mahjong in the US. Through Sparrow's Nest Studio, we hope to unite experts of mahjong gameplay and strategy with a new base of players and enthusiasts.

For in-person gameplay and instruction, we're located right in the heart of Manhattan, New York. We've also put together an online store with thoughtfully chosen mahjong gifts and our own original designs for mahjong accessories.

Why Mahjong?

One of the most popular games in the world, mahjong is a lifetime passion for millions of players. Easy to learn but challenging to master, mahjong has a lot to offer!

  • Connection

    Mahjong is an inclusive and social experience that brings people together across national and generational borders.

  • Community

    The mahjong scene in the US, especially for riichi, is young and actively growing. You'll make friends and help to build something even bigger.

  • Skillfulness

    Can playing mahjong make you smarter? We think so! It's a good work out for your mental skills of memory, strategy, and decision making.

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Ready to Start Playing?

If you've never played and don't know where to start, we offer private mahjong lessons! Grab a few friends and get starting shuffling, drawing, and discarding with an engaging and interactive lesson from one of our expert instructors. Or come by yourself and get paired with other beginners to learn all the basics you'll need to start your journey. Already know how to play but worried about fighting for table space during open play hours? Schedule in advance a table for you and 3 friends to play. Just tell us which rule set you play with and we'll have your table ready when you walk in. Wherever you are in your journey, we are here for you!

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Our Studio

We’re open four days a week, Thursday through Sunday, for open play at our studio. Our automatic tables can accommodate multiple styles of mahjong, including Japanese, Chinese, and American. If you and your friends know how to play, all you have to do is walk in - no sets or tables required!

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Upcoming Events

  • Intro to Riichi Workshop

    Ready to take the next step in learning mahjong? Sign up for the Intro
    to Riichi Workshop! This class is meant for those who have taken a
    beginner lesson with us, or those transferring from another style of
    mahjong. Learn terminology, scoring patterns and more at our monthly
    workshop! Includes group practice from 4-10pm at no additional cost.

  • World Riichi League 2026

    The 2026 WRL season is open! Through a blend of one-day Minor events and two-day Major events, individuals will compete to gain the highest cumulative score from sixteen consecutive hanchan. The top sixteen scoring individuals will compete in a season finale in October of 2026. These events are designed to act not only as a league, but as a way for serious players to grow their competitive skills.

  • M.LEAGUE x World Riichi U.S. Tour

    M.LEAGUE is coming to the United States!

    Join us on both sides
    of the country for an incredible collaboration between professional
    mahjong players around the world with a 2-day tournament, fan meetings,
    exhibition matches, and more!

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