American mahjong
Words for your game night
Three adaptable American mahjong invitations for friends, beginners and a larger game night, plus the practical details guests need before they RSVP.
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The table is calling
A good invitation sets the mood and answers the practical questions. Start with the people and the kind of night you want, then make the date, place and reply easy to find.
Use the wording below as a starting point. Bracketed details are placeholders.
For your regular four
The table is calling. American mahjong at [place] on [day, date], [start time–end time]. Bring [card edition and anything else needed]. Reply by [deadline] so we can settle the seats. Can’t make it this time? Let me know at [contact].
Include the year on the card, even for a familiar group. Share a private home address only with the intended guests.
For friends who are learning
Good friends. Room to learn. Join us for a beginner-friendly American mahjong night at [place] on [day, date], [time]. [Name] will help us get started. [No experience needed / these basics are expected]. We’ll provide [equipment]; please bring [card or other items]. Reply by [deadline]. Questions before you come? [Contact].
Choose the experience statement that is true for your night. If you promise instruction, confirm who is teaching. An optional short exercise can help a guest arrive feeling more comfortable.
For a night with more than one table
A few tables. A very good evening. American mahjong at [venue] on [day, date], [time]. We’re welcoming [experience level] players for [open play / a lesson / both]. [Cost and what it includes, or free]. Reserve your seat by [deadline] at [reply link]. Please tell us [equipment or access needs]. If plans change, contact [host] so we can offer the seat to someone else.
Say whether guests reserve a seat or an entire table, whether beginners can join, and what happens when the night is full. Give guests a real cancellation contact.
Before you send it
Check the date, time zone when relevant, location, game variant, experience level, card edition, equipment, cost and reply deadline. For a recurring night, make clear which date the invitation covers.
Keep instructions short enough to read on a phone. Open the invitation yourself and check that the next step makes sense to someone seeing it for the first time.