Snippet 20250427 April Highlights and Future Happenings
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The schedule for recurring YouTube videos and livestreams is published on the events page.
This Month’s Highlights
Community NEWS
The new National Mah Jongg League card is here! Ready to master the changes and refine your strategy? I’ve got you covered with a brand-new YouTube video breaking down key patterns, strategy shifts, and what to watch for as you transition.
For a deeper dive, check out my e-book, designed to help you adapt quickly and play with confidence. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just getting started, these resources will give you a head start on the new card.
YouTube Channel
Consider joining as a channel member to show your support and enjoy perks! Read more on the Get Involved page.
Channel Members… if you would like to help in another way, consider joining the Mod Squad to help moderate live chat. Learn More!
Let’s Play Livestream Schedule (Eastern Time)
| 9:00-11:00 AM | 1:00 – 3:00 PM | 5:00 – 6:00 PM | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | |
| Sunday | ||||
| Monday | NITTY-GRITTY* | |||
| Tuesday | OBSESSED** | |||
| Wednesday | MEMBERS ONLY** | |||
| Thursday | HONG KONG MAHJONG | |||
| Friday | SIMPLY SOCIAL | BEAT THE PRO CHALLENGE*** | ||
| Saturday | RIICHI MAHJONG |
*American Mah Jongg Skills and Strategies Matrix (AMJ S2 Matrix) 16-week topic rotation by episode (Article 210)
**Available to channel members. Learn more…
***Beat the Pro is a challenge for competitive players. Anyone who wins at the table is eligible to participate in exclusive mini-tournaments. Learn more…
Wright-Patterson Mah Jongg
The online game for Wright-Patterson Mah Jongg players has been released for public beta testing! If you want to try it, you must register because it is a separate platform: https://wpmahjongg.com/#/. If you use Facebook, please consider joining this group to communicate with the developer and players: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3113000165510306/. Please post issues and feature requests on the Facebook group or directly email [email protected].
WPMJ Nitty-Gritty Let’s Play Livestream will resume when the platform officially launches. They will occur on Tuesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern Time on the Mahj Life YouTube channel https://studio.youtube.com/channel/@MAHJLIFE
Mod Squad
If you want to help monitor chat during livestreams, consider volunteering as a moderator. Click to apply!
Competitions
Mahj Life competitions are held on the Mahjong Time platform annually, drawing top players from the American mah jongg community. These high-stakes events showcase remarkable skill and exciting matchups as contestants compete for a spot in the winner’s circle. The results are broadcast on YouTube, allowing fans to follow the action in real time and interact with commentators.
- INVITATIONAL Mini-Tournament (November 2025)
- Team League Competition of Wits (March 2026)
Speaking GIGs
April 2025
VIRTUAL Mah Jongg Maven New Card Analysis 2025; event link https://mahjlife.com/events/mah-jongg-maven-2025-nmjl-card-review/
If you want to see videos of past events, please visit Michele’s Speaking Engagements page.
Instructor Guild
New Members
The Mahj Life Instructor Guild is growing! Heartfelt thanks and shoutout to our new members:
- Alabama
- Tennessee
If you are new to mah jongg or already know how to play and just want to build your skills search the directory to find an instructor near you!
If you are an aspiring or current instructor, consider joining the guild!
New Content
Merit Program for Instructors
The Merit Program for Instructors (MPI) is designed to provide a means for American mah jongg instructors to test their knowledge of the game with the potential to earn microcredentials.
MPI AMJ Quest Sportsmanship Trek has been published and is open for enrollment.
Microbadges Earned
- NONE THIS MONTH
Congratulations to these instructors for their achievements!
If you are an aspiring or current instructor, consider joining the Mahj Life Instructor Guild to participate in the Merit Program for Instructors and demonstrate that you have the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as an American Mah Jongg instructor.
Changes to the Wiki
See the summaries at the bottom of this page: https://mahjlife.com/wiki/
Updated
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New letters in Dear Hoptoi
Break Free from Recurring Wall Games (Letter 12)
If you need practical advice to help you resolve an awkward or challenging situation, send a letter today! https://mahjlife.com/dear-hoptoi/
New Merch
Check out this index to find merch that resonates with you: https://mahjlife.com/merch-index/
Future Happenings
Speaking GIGs
June 2025
06/21/2025 IN-PERSON El Camino College Tournament with Meet & Greet-Learn-Play
Title: Mah Jongg Workshop and Tournament
Registration: https://mahjlife.com/events/in-person-3rd-annual-tournament-el-camino-college/
December 2025
12/02/2025 IN-PERSON GIG Merage JCC in La Jolla, CA
Title: Mah Jongg Day with Michele Frizzell
12/04/2025 IN-PERSON GIG Merage JCC in Irvine, CA
Title: Mah Jongg Day with Michele Frizzell and Holiday Boutique
Registration: https://mahjlife.com/events/in-person-gig-irvine-ca-merage-jcc-mah-jongg-day-with-michele-frizzell-and-holiday-boutique-2025/
February 2026
02/12/2026 IN-PERSON GIG Mah Jongg Maven and Crak Your Bags Atlanta Getaway
Title: Mah Jongg Day, Break Out Sessions, Social Games, and Mini-Tournaments
Registration: https://mahjlife.com/events/in-person-gig-irvine-ca-merage-jcc-mah-jongg-day-with-michele-frizzell-and-holiday-boutique-2025/