{"product_id":"a-mahjong-night-grand-cafe-living","title":"Mahjong Night - Grand Café LIVING","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eOn \u003cstrong\u003eFriday 26 June\u003c\/strong\u003e, join us for a relaxed Mahjong session where you can learn, play, and meet others around the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner-friendly Mahjong introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 hours of casual play with guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTwo drinks\u003c\/span\u003e (wine, beer, or soda)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTwo bits\u003c\/span\u003e (bittergarnituur)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra drinks \u0026amp; bites available for purchase at the bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChill music and a relaxed social atmosphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeet new people and share a table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"250\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Levels Welcome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eWhether you’re completely new or already play comfortably, this session is designed so everyone gets the right experience at the right table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eBeginner Workshop (never played)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"431\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLearn how to play \u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eSichuan Mahjong (also known as “Bloody Battle to the End”)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fast-paced and accessible variant that blends strategy, skill, and a bit of luck. This beginner workshop is designed to get you from zero to playing in a single session.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eYou won’t sit through a long lecture. After a short introduction, you’ll start playing right away. A dedicated host will guide you step by step at the table—explaining the tiles, the flow of the game, and the core techniques as you go. You learn by doing, not by memorizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eBy the end of the session, you’ll be able to play a simple version of Sichuan Mahjong independently. Depending on how quickly you pick it up, you may also start understanding how scoring (points) works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"913\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWhy Sichuan Mahjong? It’s one of the most popular and beginner-friendly Mahjong styles. The rules are more accessible than many other variants, while still offering enough depth to keep the game interesting as you improve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"122\"\u003eOpen Play (Basic, Intermediate \u0026amp; Advanced)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlready familiar with Mahjong? You’ll be seated with players at a similar level and can jump straight into gameplay. Questions are always welcome, but the focus is on smooth, uninterrupted play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe support \u003cstrong\u003emultiple Mahjong styles\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong\u003eSichuan, Hong Kong, and Riichi\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tables are organized based on player preferences whenever possible. If enough players wish to play the same style, we’ll group them together. However, this depends on attendance and cannot be guaranteed. If there aren’t enough players for your preferred style, you may be seated at another table, and we’ll provide a brief introduction to help you get started.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"122\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Café LIVING\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eUtrecht\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWeg tot de Wetenschap 400, 3584 CN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eGrand Café LIVING is easily accessible by both car and public transport. 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