Mahjong Mania Takes Over Cowtown

Where to Get Your Game On, From Stylish Social Escapes to Introductory Lessons

Mahjong is more of an obsession than a game.
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Mahjong is more of an obsession than a game.
1Mahjong is more of an obsession than a game.
2Amanda Wolsey and Bethany Factor are the co-founders of the AMR app
3Cowtown Mahj hosts events at Rogers Roundhouse and Heim BBQ.
4Bowie House Mahjong Mondays in the Billet Room.
5Bam Good Time hosts events throughout the year
Mahjong Mania Takes Over Cowtown
Mahjong is more of an obsession than a game.

Mahjong is more of an obsession than a game.

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Fort Worth Digital Diary gives you a locally sourced lay of the land
Amanda Wolsey and Bethany Factor are the co-founders of the AMR app
Mahjong Mania Takes Over Cowtown
Amanda Wolsey and Bethany Factor are the co-founders of the AMR app.

Amanda Wolsey and Bethany Factor are the co-founders of the AMR app.

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Fort Worth Digital Diary gives you a locally sourced lay of the land
Cowtown Mahj hosts events at Rogers Roundhouse and Heim BBQ.
Mahjong Mania Takes Over Cowtown
Cowtown Mahj hosts events at Rogers Roundhouse and Heim BBQ.

Cowtown Mahj hosts events at Rogers Roundhouse and Heim BBQ.

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Fort Worth Digital Diary gives you a locally sourced lay of the land
Bowie House Mahjong Mondays in the Billet Room.
Mahjong Mania Takes Over Cowtown
Bowie House Mahjong Mondays in the Billet Room.

Bowie House Mahjong Mondays in the Billet Room.

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Fort Worth Digital Diary gives you a locally sourced lay of the land
Bam Good Time hosts events throughout the year
Mahjong Mania Takes Over Cowtown
Bam Good Time hosts events throughout the year.

Bam Good Time hosts events throughout the year.

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Fort Worth is big on mahjong. It can be addictive, and with complicated rules and strategy, there is always more to learn. The social set loves collecting gear from designer tiles to personalized sets, and newcomers are always welcome at the table. These are the Fort Worth clubs, recent newcomers, necessary apps, and places to play and learn the game of mahjong.

The Mahj Clubhouse

Located at 5220 Pershing Avenue, Building B, The Mahj Clubhouse was one of the first on the scene. It remains one of Fort Worth’s premier mahj experiences. Amanda Wolsey and Bethany Factor founded the space for American Mahjong players. The Mahj Clubhouse was founded in 2024. Here, they host everything from learner sessions to open play and league play. And Amanda’s own The Mahj Club hosts additional events and sells creative mahjong sets.

American Mahjong Ranking Authority

Amanda Wolsey and Bethany Factor are the co-founders of the AMR app
Amanda Wolsey and Bethany Factor are the co-founders of the AMR app.

Wolsey and Factor are also the creators of the American Mahjong Ranking Authority (or AMR). It’s a universal platform that provides a unified framework for ranked play, connecting players, clubs, leagues, instructors, and facilities through a standardized competitive system.

AMR is an Elo-based ranking system, according to a release. The app tracks wins and losses, accounts for opponents’ skill levels, and rewards active players. AMR was designed to be a worldwide ranking system for anyone playing American Mahjong using the National Mah Jong League rules.

Why? Because Mahjong is more fun when you play with those at your level.

“Our goal is to create a universal standard that allows players to track their growth, compete more fairly, and connect with the larger Mahjong community no matter where they are playing,” Wolsey says.

The Bamboo Room

This is Fort Worth’s newest mahjong palace, and it’s set to open August 31 in Ridglea at 6115 Camp Bowie, Suite 144. Look for the newly installed green striped awning. The retail space will feature a wall of mats alone, with a range of traditional and designer tiles, accessories, and clothing. The space has a bar, and the game room has its own kitchen to serve drinks during play.

Bowie House Billet Room Mahjong

Bowie House Mahjong Mondays in the Billet Room.
Bowie House Mahjong Mondays in the Billet Room.

Bowie House hosts Monday night Mahjong play in the beautiful blue Billet Room from 7 pm to 9 pm. Join instructor Amanda Wolsey from The Mahj Club for a step-by-step introductory lesson, or engage in open play with other experienced players using The Mahjong Line playful sets. Reserve your spot at the game tables and enjoy one complimentary signature cocktail or order à la carte items.

Mahjong Mondays at Canyon Ranch

Likewise, Mahjong Mondays is now at Canyon Ranch Fort Worth. It’s for all levels, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Open play takes place in the Celebration Suite each week. It’s planned to be an evening of connection, community, and friendly competition. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned player, all experience levels are welcome. Mahjong Mondays is complimentary for members and $35 for drop-ins.

Mahjong Night at Clay Pigeon

Mahjong Night at Clay Pigeon is held in conjunction with So Bam Fun, known for teaching the game in major cities like Dallas. Whether you’re brand new to the game or already know your way around the tiles, they say, spend the evening learning, playing, sipping, and having a little fun. It’s Wednesday, August 26, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Beginner lessons are $80, and open play is $45.

Cowtown Mahj

Cowtown Mahj hosts events at Rogers Roundhouse and Heim BBQ.
Cowtown Mahj hosts events at Rogers Roundhouse and Heim BBQ.

Hosting mahjong gatherings from the covered patio at Rogers Roundhouse to Heim Barbecue, and in North Richland Hills. Cowtown Mahj hosts events and lessons as well as seasonal league play. Sign-ups fill up fast.

The Fort Worth Mahj Club

Friends and Mahjong enthusiasts Barbara-Ann Childers and Tracey Salge are the faces behind The Fort Mahj Club. “We’re building a community where every seat at the table comes with good company, great conversation, and plenty of mahjong,” they say. “Whether you’re a seasoned player or just learning the tiles, there’s always a seat waiting for you. Come for the mahjong, stay for the friendships.”

Bam Good Time

Bam Good Time hosts events throughout the year
Bam Good Time hosts events throughout the year.

“If you live for the click of tiles, the thrill of a clean hand, and the kind of laughter that only happens around a mahjong table, you are in exactly the right place,” they say. “Welcome to Bam Good Time — Fort Worth’s home for mahjong lovers.”

817 Mahj

This is a great place to learn, play, and mingle. The new group hosts events from sip-and-learns to league play, all over town. It’s a place for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players alike.

If you are a newbie or impossibly fixated on the game of mahjong, Fort Worth has plenty of options to hone your skills.

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