Virginia Beach, VA
Mahjong Lessons Near You in Virginia Beach
Whether you've never touched a mahjong tile or you're looking to sharpen your competitive Riichi game, our instructors will meet you where you are. Setting Sun VB offers beginner and advanced Riichi mahjong lessons at our Virginia Beach parlor — serving players from Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, and all of Hampton Roads.
Choose Your Lesson
Beginner Mahjong
New to mahjong? We'll walk you through the basics — tiles, hands, scoring, and table etiquette. By the end of your session you'll be playing full games with confidence.
- —Introduction to all 144 tiles
- —Basic hand construction
- —Scoring fundamentals
- —Etiquette and table rules
- —Practice games with instructor guidance
Riichi Mahjong
Our favorite! Riichi Mahjong is the Japanese style used in competitive play worldwide. These lessons cover the full WRC rule set used in our ARA-certified tournaments.
- —Full Riichi rule set
- —Yaku recognition and scoring
- —Riichi, tenpai, and furiten
- —Competitive strategy basics
- —Tournament preparation
Why Learn Mahjong at Setting Sun VB?
Automated Tables
Our automated tile shuffler tables deal faster and let you focus on learning the game — not shuffling tiles.
Tournament-Ready
Learn the same Riichi rules used in our ARA-certified tournaments. Lessons prepare you for real competitive play.
Welcoming Community
Our regulars are friendly and inclusive. After your lesson, stick around for open play and meet fellow enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any experience to take a mahjong lesson?
No experience necessary at all. Our beginner lessons start from absolute zero — we explain every tile, every rule, and walk you through full practice games.
How long are the lessons?
Each lesson is 2 hours. That's enough time to get a solid foundation and play several practice hands.
What's the difference between beginner and Riichi mahjong?
Beginner lessons cover general mahjong fundamentals applicable to most styles. Riichi Mahjong is the Japanese competitive variant — the style we use in our monthly tournaments. We recommend starting with beginner if you've never played, then advancing to Riichi.
Can I just walk in for the workshop sessions?
Yes! Our weekly mahjong workshops (Tues/Wed 6:30 PM, Sun 3 PM) are open drop-in sessions included with regular entry. Lessons are private or small-group instruction sessions.
Do you offer group lessons?
Yes. Group and private event packages are available — great for bachelorette parties, corporate team events, and birthday groups. Contact us to book.
Ready to Learn Mahjong?
Serving Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, and all of Hampton Roads. 4878 Princess Anne Rd. 105, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.