Filipino Mahjong: Learn-to-Play

Filipino Mahjong is a fast-paced 16-tile variant of the classic game, popular in the Philippines and Filipino communities around the world.

Its rules are simplified and easy to pick up—Winds, Dragons, and Flowers are all treated as bonus tiles, keeping the game focused on building sets, completing your hand, and winning quickly.

The result is a lively, social version of Mahjong that’s approachable for beginners while still offering plenty of strategy for experienced players.

This is a 1 day event! We will teach you how to play on the day, then run a number of 10-20 minute rounds. These sessions are introductory friendly for new players to try Filipino Mahjong.

With your ticket you receive access to:

• A Mahjong Set.
• Printable Player Cheat-Sheets.
• Some tokens.

Game Master: Matthew (any)

Matthew began Game Mastering remotely in 2023, and has since run many games in a variety of systems, enjoying the ways he can creatively and interestingly introduce tabletop games and rpgs. Currently a performer in Community Musical Theatre, he brings physicality and voice to each session. With an additional background as a language educator, it makes sure the first time experience is clear, exciting, and motivates further play! Tabletop Roleplaying is an avenue for them to grow community, so he even started a community Actual Play show in Mississauga: Table Stage.

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❌LATENESS, ABSENCE AND CANCELLATIONS: You are expected to arrive on time for the scheduled event. If you know you will be late, we ask that you provide notice as soon as possible by calling the store (289-444-0147). The host may allow a grace period of 10 minutes. After this time the event may start without you. You may still be allowed to participate (minus any time extensions). If you do not provide notice to the store that you will be late or unable to attend, your seat and payment will be forfeit. Event tickets are non-refundable. You must provide us with at least 24 hours notice your absence. Same day communication will result in store credit being issued. 

✅CHECK IN: You must check in with the tournament organizer. You will need both your ticket (LVLUP GAMES order number) and your respective player ID (i,e. Pokemon Trainer ID, Wizard's account email, Bandai Player/Barcode, Riftbound Riot Account, etc.)

☕FOOD POLICY: As a board game cafe, we offer a variety of drinks, pastries, snacks and sandwiches. We do not allow outside food and/or drinks with the exception of water bottles. If you have major dietary restrictions please plan to eat ahead or contact us in advance with concerns.

👀SPECTATORS: Due to limited seating in our play space we cannot allow spectators unless they pay a seating fee of $8+tax/person to attend as a patron of our board game cafe. Spectator seating is not guaranteed and subject to availability. This fee is regardless of whether they sit, stand, or make use of the games in our library.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.