Learn and play American Mahjong in Elgin, South Barrington, and across the northwest and western Chicago suburbs. A welcoming community where adults learn, play, practice, and connect, from first-time players to experienced Mahj friends.
From your first lesson to a regular Open Play table. Every session is booked online, with live dates, prices, and availability.
For brand-new players. No experience needed.
Guided practice for players who finished a beginner lesson and want more support before Open Play.
For guests who can play with limited assistance. Each session lists its recommended skill level.
What’s the NMJL card? American Mahjong is played from the current card of winning hands published by the National Mah Jongg League. Open Play and workshops ask you to bring it; check each Mahjong 101 listing to see whether it’s included.
Beginners are always welcome, and you don’t need to be a patient of Unique Health Now.
Around the table: lessons, Open Play, and pop-ups with the Unique Mahjong community.
We help players understand the card, the Charleston (the tile exchange before each hand), strategy, etiquette, and how to make decisions on their own.
Unique Mahjong grew from a shared belief that wellness includes more than medical care. Mahjong brings mental stimulation, stress relief, socialization, confidence, and joy, and we want people to learn it correctly while building real connections and community.
Founded by two physicians.
Internal Medicine Physician
Founder, Unique Health Now
Endocrinologist
Partner, Unique Mahjong
Our home base is in Elgin, with regular pop-ups in South Barrington and events throughout the suburbs. Check each event listing for where it takes place.
Home base · at Unique Health Now
2250 Point Blvd, Suite 140Just off Randall Road and minutes from I-90, hosting lessons, workshops, Open Play, private parties, and special events.
Get directions (opens in a new tab)Pop-up · private South Barrington venue
Mahjong classes, Open Play, and special events hosted at our private South Barrington venue near Rainier Circle.
Exact address and arrival details are provided to registered guests.
We also host pop-ups, collaborations, and private events throughout the Northwest and Western Chicago suburbs, welcoming players from
Host a private Mahjong experience for friend groups, birthdays, neighborhood gatherings, team events, and celebrations. We bring the game to your group, whether everyone is brand new or already plays.
Include your preferred date, group size, and location so we can start planning.
Something borrowed. Something blue. Something Mahj.
Private Mahjong celebrations for bridal showers, bachelorette parties, and bridesmaid gatherings, in Elgin or at your venue. Packages from $450.
Explore bridal partiesTiles: Anne Barge × Mahj Tile Haus (opens in a new tab)
We would love to hear from you. Looking to register for a class or event? Head to Classes & Events.
