The Utah Mahjong Movement

Spoiler alert: Mahjong isn’t your grandma’s game anymore, it’s Utah’s newest obsession.

The Game That Crossed Oceans

Mahjong was born in 19th-century China — a game of strategy, luck, and laughter that sailed across the Pacific in the 1920s and landed right in America’s living rooms.

Women fell in love instantly. They played in silk pajamas, hosted Mahjong nights with cocktails and canapés, and passed the game from friend to friend. For many, it wasn’t just a hobby, it was the weekly ritual of friendship, connection, and a little friendly competition.

Mahjong’s Comeback and Why It’s So Utah

Fast forward a century. Mahjong never truly disappeared, it just went quiet, waiting for its moment. And that moment? It’s now.

From Jewish grandmothers to TikTok influencers, from vintage sets to modern blush-and-gold tiles, Mahjong is having a major glow-up. It’s stylish. It’s social. And it’s exactly what Utah women have been craving, a reason to gather that doesn’t involve screens, schedules, or soccer carpools.

So why Utah? Because connection is in our DNA here on the Wasatch Front. We hike together, brunch together, book-club together — and now, we Mahjong together.

The Spark That Started It All

For years, Mahjong in Utah was just a whisper, a few vintage sets tucked in closets, a handful of players who learned from a friend’s grandma.

Then something shifted. A few women pulled up a table, curious and open-hearted. They learned the tiles, laughed through the confusion, and stayed for the company. That one table became two… then ten… then an entire movement.

And just like that, the Salt Lake Mahjong Club was born, where strategy meets sisterhood and connection beats competition.

What’s Happening Around Our Tables

At the Salt Lake Mahjong Club, you’ll find laughter, snacks, and women (and men!)  who quickly become friends. Whether you’re here for the strategy or just the snacks (no judgment), you’ll leave feeling lighter and a little more connected.

We play for each other.
We play to slow down.
We play to remind ourselves that fun doesn’t need Wi-Fi.

Ready to Join the Utah Mahjong Movement?

Whether you’re in Salt Lake City, Draper, or anywhere along the Wasatch Front, there’s a seat waiting for you.

 No experience needed.
Beautiful tiles provided.
Friendship guaranteed.

Come see why Mahjong is becoming the new “book club night” in Utah — stylish, social, and screen-free.

👉 Join a class or Open Play Night — and let’s make your next girls’ night one you’ll talk about for weeks.

Because here, it’s more than a game. It’s a gathering.