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LE PETIT MAHJONG · WITH CHRISTINE PHAM

Your place at the mahjong table.

A beautiful game. An even better way to connect.

Discover the joy of American mahjong with Christine Pham. Friendly lessons, meaningful connections, and a new favorite way to spend an afternoon.

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Greater Philadelphia

Christine smiling at a Mahjong table in a sunlit room.
AT THE TABLE WITHChristine Pham
A warm welcome. A place at the table.
A LITTLE PLAY. A LOT OF JOY.Meet your Mahjong friend COME AS YOU ARE. WE’LL SAVE YOU A SEAT.
YOUR NEXT LITTLE OBSESSION

Make a little room for Mahjong.

At the table. On your screen. In good company.

Christine sharing a Mahjong lesson at the table.
GATHER & LEARN

Your seat is waiting.

Friendly lessons. Thoughtful guidance. Real connection.

Christine welcoming you to her Mahjong table.AT YOUR OWN PACE
A LITTLE INSPIRATION

Keep Christine close by.

Small discoveries for your next big “aha!” moment.

A beginner-friendly beginningConnection, one tile at a timeRooted in Greater Philadelphia
MORE THAN A GAME

Good company. Great possibilities.

There’s something lovely about sitting down together. A little conversation, a little challenge, and the satisfying click of tiles. That’s the spirit of Le Petit Mahjong.

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✳YOUR NEW MAHJONG FRIEND
HELLO & WELCOME

Meet Christine. Your guide to the game.

Your teacher & fellow tile enthusiast

Christine Pham is the teacher behind Le Petit Mahjong, a mahjong teaching business in the greater Philadelphia area. Learn with her at the table, or explore her content on YouTube.

Christine PhamSee you at the table.
Let’s learn together
LET’S PLAY

Find your next table.

Choose a beginner or beyond-the-basics class below, or share your experience and availability so we can help you find a table.

a little time, just for you ↙

Need help choosing a class or finding a time? Share your experience and availability. We’ll contact you with class options as we bring our next groups together.

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    Share your experience and availability.

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    Confirm your place once the details are agreed.

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FIND YOUR STARTING POINT

Ways to learn with Christine.

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THE FIRST CHAPTER
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Group class

Beginner American Mahjong 101 Class

New to American Mahjong? This introductory class welcomes first-time players, anyone still learning the basics, and those coming on their own!

Exton, PA2 hours
$50 per person, per lessonSign up on Doodle
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
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Group class

Mahjong 102: Beyond the Basics

Ready to build on the basics? Explore the National Mah Jongg League card in more depth, learn to identify potential hands, and begin developing strategies for choosing which tiles to keep and pass during the Charleston. Perfect for players who know the basic rules and want to play with more confidence.

Exton, PA2 hours
$50 per person, per lessonSign up on Doodle

Classes need at least four students. Dates and times are tentative until Christine emails your confirmation, lesson information, and payment details. If a class is canceled, you won’t be charged.

LE PETIT MAHJONG ON YOUTUBE

A little more mahjong, wherever you are.

Keep Christine close by for your next “aha!” moment. Explore the Le Petit Mahjong YouTube channel, at your own pace.

Explore the channel
WATCH. LEARN. COME BACK FOR MORE.

A seat at Christine’s online table.

A LITTLE GUIDANCE, ANYTIME

From Christine’s channel.

Find your next “aha!” moment, one video at a time.

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14:42
Siamese mahjong

The 2-Player Game That Will Instantly Level Up Your Mahjong Skills

Play along with Christine in a guided two-player game of Siamese Mahjong, following her tile choices, discards, and hand decisions.

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15:11
Mahjong sets

How to Choose Your Mahjong Set | Brands & Women Entrepreneurs #americanmahjong #femaleentrepreneur

Explore American Mahjong brands, distinctive tile designs, and the women entrepreneurs behind many of the sets.

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18:10
Reading the card

Winds and Dragons Explained: All 8 Lines #americanmahjong #mahjong #lepetitmahjong

Explore all eight Winds and Dragons lines on the 2026 NMJL card with Christine, using tile examples and practice questions.

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Quick tips

YOUTUBE SHORTS
THE MAHJONG NOTEBOOK

A little clarity. One step at a time.

Useful guides, thoughtful pictures, and a little more confidence for your next game.

All guides & articles
Concept artwork of Venezia 1 Bam, 5 Dot, and 3 Crak tiles on an ivory and green surface, with the teal patterned tile back behind them.
Getting started

Understanding Mahjong Tiles: Names, Suits & Symbols

Learn to recognize and name every tile in an American Mahjong set, from the bird on 1 Bam to the White Dragon called Soap. Examples from the imagined Venezia collection help you practice with confidence.

By Christine Pham

12 min readRead the guide
Concept illustration of a beginner’s American Mahjong table with Venezia tile artwork, a rack, and two dice.
Getting started

Getting Started with American Mahjong

Your tiles, racks, dice, and NMJL cards are ready. Follow this illustrated walkthrough to set up the table, deal, complete the Charleston, and play your first hand.

By Christine Pham

21 min readRead the guide
Text-free concept illustration: a hand moves three Venezia tiles away from a wooden rack holding matching groups on green felt.
The Charleston

How to Select Tiles for Passing in the Charleston

Learn a repeatable way to choose your three tiles, protect the groups your card hand needs, and adjust when new tiles arrive—with complete Venezia rack examples showing what to keep and pass.

By Christine Pham

17 min readRead the guide
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW

New to the table?
You’re in good company.

A few answers before we shuffle.

I’m brand new. Where should I start?

Start with Beginner American Mahjong 101 Class. Use its Doodle sign-up page to choose a session, or complete our lesson inquiry form for help finding a time. You can also visit Christine’s YouTube channel to get acquainted with the game.

Where are classes held?

Our current classes are in Exton, PA. See the Doodle sign-up page for your session, and Christine will email the lesson information and location details with your confirmation.

How do I reserve a place?

Choose a class below and use its Doodle sign-up page to select a session. Dates and times are tentative until Christine emails your confirmation, lesson information, and payment details. If you need help finding a class, complete our lesson inquiry form.

What should I bring?

Check the details for your class before booking. The class listing or confirmation will tell you about any tiles, cards, or other materials you need.

How do I change or cancel a booking?

Contact Christine directly if your availability changes or you need to change or cancel a session. Please wait for her confirmation before making firm plans.

A PLACE TO LEARN. A REASON TO GATHER.

Come for the game. Stay for the company.

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