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About this Experience

What you'll do:

Your crew shows up, and the tiles come to you. For three hours, your private mahjong instructor sets up a full luxury game experience right in your space, whether that's a rental, a hotel suite, or your living room, and walks everyone through modern American mahjong from the first draw to the final win.

  • Set Up the Game – Your instructor arrives with full luxury tile sets, custom mats, and everything needed to turn your space into a polished mahjong lounge.

  • Learn the Rules Fast – Through Bay State Bam's signature "Ready, Set, Mahj" method, everyone goes from zero to playing in minutes, no rulebook, no confusion.

  • Play Your First Full Round – With your instructor guiding the table, your group plays a full game of American mahjong together, asking questions and figuring out strategy in real time.

  • Customize the Vibe – Choose a tile set that matches your party's aesthetic, from garden-party elegant to bold and spicy. The setup reflects your group's energy.

  • Build the Bride a Mahj Bouquet – Work together on the classic floral tile hand to give the bride a moment that's equal parts competitive and celebratory.

By the end, everyone at the table knows how to play, and most of them will want to keep playing long after the party wraps.

Why we love it for your bachelorette party:

  • No Experience Required – American mahjong is taught from scratch, so the whole group plays together regardless of who's been to a game night before.

  • Private and Fully Hosted – Your instructor comes to you, sets up, teaches, and runs the game, nothing for the planner to organize beyond showing up.

  • Luxury Aesthetic Built In – High-end tiles, custom mats, and curated accessories make the setup genuinely photogenic without any extra effort from your group.

  • Works for Every Personality – Whether someone's there to win or there for the cocktails, the game moves fast enough to keep everyone engaged.

  • A Skill They Actually Keep – Guests leave knowing how to play real American mahjong, which means this extends well past the party into open play events and game nights.

About this experience partner:

Bay State Bam is a Boston-based mahjong instruction and event brand that brings private, hosted mahjong parties directly to its clients across Massachusetts. Known for making the game immediately accessible without dumbing it down, they've built a following around their fast, intuitive teaching style and a curated collection of luxury tile sets that replace the usual rulebook chaos with a well-paced, social experience. Groups with zero mahjong background leave as confident players, which is exactly the point.

Additional information:

  • What's included – Full luxury tile sets, custom mats, and all game accessories are provided and set up by your instructor. You don't need to bring anything game-related.

  • Trunk Show Add-On – Bay State Bam offers an optional boutique add-on where guests can browse, handle, and ask questions about different mahjong products in person before or after play.

  • Age range – American mahjong is playable across a wide age range. Accommodations for younger guests (flower girls, junior bridesmaids, family members) are available on request.

  • Booking note – This is a private, at-home experience. Confirm your venue address and guest count when booking so your instructor can plan the setup accordingly.

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Location

Boston, MA

Pink house with orange roof

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Frequently Asked Questions

What styles of Mahjong are taught by Bay State Bam?

Bay State Bam exclusively teaches American Mahjong according to the rules of the National Mah Jongg League, Inc. This is the framework for most social play of Mahjong, and we include options for fun house rules!

Do I need to know anything about Mahjong to get started?

Absolutely not! Bay State Bam prides itself on being an inclusive, welcoming place for anyone to learn Mahjong. No prior experience is necessary!

Do I need to provide anything for the event?

Bay State Bam will provide anything that is needed. Your instructor will contact you directly ahead of the event to discuss the timeline and expectations, and we will go over the space where the event will take place. Card tables and chairs can be added on as a part of the experience if necessary.

Can my Mahjong class be combined with another activity?

Depending on your time availability, absolutely! Mahjong 101 classes generally take between 2.5 and 3 hours for new players. If your event/location allows, we can work with other vendors to provide additional experiences as a part of the party. A popular addition is a craft component during/with the lesson!

Do you only serve Boston, MA and the surrounding areas?

Bay State Bam travels! We are happy to discuss travel opportunities for other locations outside of the greater Boston area. Let's chat!