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Weekly Ritual

American Mahjong tiles and racks prepared for a private North Shore lesson

Come for the Tiles. Stay for the People.

Intentionally curated American Mahjong Leagues, Lessons and Events in Glenview and the Chicago North Shore Area

Ways To Play With Us

Public Lessons

New to the game? Mahjong 101 is the perfect place to start. Already hooked and ready to level up? Mahjong 102 will take your strategy to the next level.

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Leagues & Events

Join one of our seasonal leagues for weekly play, friendly competition, and a built-in reason to get around the table. Or mix things up with our curated pop-up events, where we pair Mahjong with great local venues, creative collaborations, and experiences you won’t find anywhere else.

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Private Lessons

Want a more personal experience? Our private lessons are available for groups of four or more, making it the perfect way to learn with your favorite people at your own pace. Bring your people, we'll bring the tiles.

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"I’m obsessed with mahjong thanks to the ladies of TST! From the beginning they were so helpful with guiding me through the games, putting me in groups of players with similar skill levels and offering a variety of locations and times for games. They make it easy to love Mahjong!"

— Fiona Theboul
"The Social Tiles joined our firm’s Asian American lunch event in May to lead a Mahjong tutorial for about 35 of us. They went above and beyond by bringing multiple game sets so everyone could participate, and they were incredibly patient throughout. We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend them!"

— Nicole Walworth
"The Social Tiles have provided a perfect way to learn the basics of mahjong and to then play to practice while enjoying the company of others who are learning mahjong. They are fun and understanding. I consider myself fortunate to have joined their group."

— Claudia Linda
"As a newer Mahjong player, I was nervous about joining a league because everyone seemed so experienced. But joining The Social Tiles league has been the best decision! Wednesday nights have become my favorite night of the week. Everyone is so welcoming, helpful, and encouraging, no matter your experience level. I’ve loved meeting new women (each week) and learning along the way. Already looking forward to signing up for the next session!"

— Stephanie Rosenberry

Three women smiling around a table with Mahjong tiles. Learn how to play mahjong with them in Glenview, Illinois

We Are The Social Tiles.

We started The Social Tiles because we wanted a weekly ritual that felt like ours.

Time with friends. A reason to get out. A way to challenge our brains while somehow giving them a break. Because if you play mahjong, you get it. The game asks you to focus so completely that, for a few hours, all the other tabs in your brain finally quiet down.

At the heart of it, we are three women who love mahjong and, selfishly, want more people to love it too.

We created The Social Tiles to make American Mahjong feel approachable, social, and a little more elevated. Through lessons, leagues, private events, and group experiences, we bring people together around the table for thoughtful play, real connection, and a standing date to use our brains for something fun.

We primarily serve Chicago and the North Shore suburbs, including Glenview and surrounding communities, and are available to travel to many Chicagoland suburbs.

We’re so happy you’re here. 🀄️

Liz, Lizzie & Christina