Mahj with McMillan

08/23/2026

🀄 Your Mahjong plans for the week are officially handled!

We’ve got FOUR opportunities to get to the table—from relaxed play to sharpening your strategy to learning a whole new way to Mahj.

☕ TUESDAY | 4–7 PM
Open & Guided Play
No Filter Cafe • Clayton
Come play, practice, ask questions, or just enjoy an afternoon of Mahj!

🍹 WEDNESDAY | 6–8 PM
Open & Guided Play
Lakewood Social • Durham
Bring your card and settle in for a couple of hours at the table.

🧠 THURSDAY | 6–8 PM
Level Up: Strategy & Defense
Hickory Tavern • Cary Parkside
You know how to play. Now let’s talk about how to play *better.* We’ll work on hand selection, reading the table, defensive decisions, joker strategy, and more.

👯 MONDAY, AUGUST 31 | 6–8 PM
Learn to Play Siamese/Two-Player Mahjong
MacGregor Draft House • Cary
Already play American Mahjong? Come learn the two-player version! It’s fast, fun, a little addictive—and a great option when you can’t find four.

🍂 **AND… there’s still room at the retreat!**

Fall Into Mahj: An Autumn Getaway
September 25–27 at The Ellie Inn in Fuquay-Varina

A whole weekend to Relax. Laugh. Play Mahj. Cozy fall surroundings, great company, and plenty of time around the table. If you’ve been thinking about joining us, there’s still time!

👉 Find details and register at mahjwithmcmillan.com/events

Which table are we seeing you at this week? 🀄💛

08/23/2026

Do you ever look at the tiles in your rack and think…

I could play this hand. Or this one. Or maybe THIS one. 😵‍💫

That’s analysis paralysis—and it’s exactly the kind of thing we’re tackling in Level Up: Strategy & Defense.

This isn't a class about learning how to play American Mahjong. It's about learning how to make better decisions while you play.

🀄 How to narrow your hand choices
🀄 C-M-G: a practical way to read your rack
🀄 When to commit—and when to pivot
🀄 How the wall should change your strategy
🀄 Reading exposures and playing defense
🀄 Knowing when it's time to stop chasing the win

If you know the rules but still find yourself wondering “What should I do NOW?” at the table, this class is for you.

📅 Thursday, August 27 | 6–9 PM
📍 Hickory Tavern Cary Parkside

Come level up your game. 🀄 https://mahjwithmcmillan.com/event/strategy-defense/

08/21/2026

🀄 You know how to play American Mahjong. Now try playing TWO hands at once. 👀

Ready to learn Siamese/Two-Player Mahjong?

Join us at MacGregor Draft House in Cary for a fun evening designed for American Mahjong players who want to learn this fast, strategic two-player format—or get more practice playing it!

✨ New to Siamese? Start with the lesson and learn the setup, rules, two-hand format, and strategy.

🀄 Already know it? Come for Open & Guided Play and get some games in!

📅 Monday, August 31
⏰ 6–8 pm
📍 MacGregor Draft House | Cary

This one is not for brand-new Mahjong players—you should already know how to play American Mahjong and be comfortable using the NMJL card.

Grab a Mahj friend—or come meet one at the table!

Two hands. Twice the strategy. A whole new way to play. 🀄🀄

🎟️ Register https://mahjwithmcmillan.com/event/siamese-two-player-mahjong-macgregor-draft-house-cary/

Professionally taught. Joyfully played.

08/20/2026

FIRST CLASS MAHJ IS BACK… 🎄🚂

This time, we’re riding the Holiday Train.
Mahjong • Holiday lights • Appetizers • Vintage rail travel
Sunday, December 13
Details coming soon.

Want to be the first to know when tickets go on sale? Join the First Class list: https://mahjwithmcmillan.com/form/holiday-train-interest/

08/12/2026

Eastern NC: I keep hearing some version of this:

**“The Two-Player Showdown looks fun… but I don't know if I'm good enough to play.”**

So I want to clear something up before August 18:

**You do NOT need to be an expert American Mahjong player to do this.** 🀄

We're going to have players of different skill levels in the room. The whole point is to try something new, meet new opponents, think about the game a little differently—and have a ridiculously fun night doing it.

If you're not sure what Brent Reinke's **My Wife Plays Mahjong Two-Player Showdown** is, WATCH THE REEL LINKED BELOW! Brent walks you through how it works.

It's fast-paced. It's head-to-head. You play two hands. You rotate through different opponents. And yes, there's strategy and competition—but you do **not** have to be a seasoned tournament player to give it a shot.

In fact, I'm holding another **FREE Siamese Mahjong + Showdown Prep Class this Friday, August 14, from 6–8 PM in Cary** specifically so you can learn the two-hand format, practice some strategy, ask questions, and see what you think before the big night.

And if competitive play simply isn't your thing?

**COME ANYWAY.**

We're also offering **Mahj & Mingle Social Play** for players who want regular American Mahjong and all the fun of the evening without competing in the Showdown.

🎤 **EXPERIENCE:** A night with Brent Reinke and the Triangle Mahjong community
🏆 **COMPETE:** My Wife Plays Mahjong Two-Player Showdown
🀄 **PLAY:** Mahj & Mingle Social Play

**Tuesday, August 18 | Curate Studio | Apex**

This is not your regular Tuesday-night Mahjong game—and that's exactly the point.

Come try something different with us. ❤️

👉 Tickets: https://mahjwithmcmillan.com/event/my-wife-plays-mahjong-showdown/

SHOWDOWN BREAKDOWN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlI95TkWHqs&t=33s

08/10/2026

North Carolina let's show how we do it here!
https://mahjwithmcmillan.com/event/my-wife-plays-mahjong-showdown/

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08/08/2026

🀄 FREE SIAMESE MAHJONG CLASS! 🀄

Want to learn a fun new way to play American Mahjong? Or maybe you've been curious about Brent Reinke's My Wife Plays Mahjong Two-Player Showdown but aren't quite sure you're ready to jump in?

Come practice with me Friday night—for FREE!

We'll learn Siamese Mahjong, where two players each manage two hands at once. It's a great way to sharpen your strategy, get more comfortable managing multiple possibilities, and add a whole new way to play to your Mahjong repertoire.

And if you're joining us for the My Wife Plays Mahjong Two-Player Showdown on August 18, this is also the perfect chance to practice two-hand play and get comfortable with the format before tournament night.

✨ Friday, August 14 | 6–8 PM
📍 Tables outside Asali Dessert Cafe at MacGregor Village
107 Edinburgh S Dr., Cary, NC
🀄 FREE!

You do not have to be registered for the Showdown to attend. Come because you want to learn Siamese Mahjong, come to prep for August 18, or just come because playing two hands at once sounds like a fun new challenge. 😊

Space is limited, so grab your free seat and come play!

Professionally taught. Joyfully played. Mix • Mingle • Mahj-On.
https://mahjwithmcmillan.com/event/free-siamese-two-player-showdown-prep-class-asali-cafe/

08/06/2026

🚨 **Last-minute opening!** 🚨

I've still got a few seats available for **TONIGHT'S FREE class**, and I'd love to fill them!

Whether you're curious about **Siamese Mahjong** or thinking about playing in the **My Wife Plays Mahjong Two-Player Showdown** with Brent Reinke, this class is the perfect way to build your confidence.

We'll cover:
🀄 How Siamese (Two-Player) Mahjong works
🀄 The key differences from four-player American Mahjong
🀄 Strategies for managing two hands at once
🀄 Everything you need to feel ready for Brent's Two-Player Showdown

✨ **Completely FREE**
✨ No partner needed
✨ All experience levels welcome

📍 **Simply Crepes** (Oberlin / Cameron Village), Raleigh
🕕 **Tonight | 6:00–8:00 PM**

If you've been on the fence about trying the Showdown—or you've just been curious about Siamese Mahjong—this is your chance to learn in a relaxed, welcoming environment before the big event.

👉 Register now at **mahjwithmcmillan.com** before the last seats are gone!