Charm City Riichi

A thriving community of riichi mahjong players in Maryland. We meet multiple times a week for in-person games in Baltimore and Savage!

Riichi mahjong is a competitive four-player tile game that combines strategy and luck.

Players of all skill levels, from complete newcomers to experienced competitors, are welcome here.

Click here to join our Discord server!

Charm City Riichi Open 2026

Our first annual ARA-certified two-day tournament — June 20–21, 2026 in Maryland. Learn more and register →

Weekly Meetups

Regular in-person play sessions in Baltimore and Savage, all materials provided.

Beginner Instruction

New to riichi? We'll walk you through the rules, scoring, and table etiquette.

Practice & Train

Sharpen your game with our interactive trainers for tile efficiency, waits, and scoring.

Scoring Reference

Look up yaku, fu, and limit hands or use the interactive score calculator.

Play Online

Explore platforms and apps to play riichi from home between meetups.

Local & Regional Events

We host one-day and two-day events in Maryland.

Discord Server

Join our online chat community to keep building connections & developing your skills.

Community Building

Share strategies, meet new friends, and join a passionate community of riichi mahjong players.

Online Games

Play games from the comfort of your own home with people you've met IRL.

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