The Guides That Make
American Mahjong
Feel Clearer
Whether you’re learning the basics, practicing between games, studying the current card, or teaching a table of your own — Lara’s digital guides help you know what to do next.
Created by Lara Orndorff, American Mahjong instructor, for a 100K+ learning community.
Find the guide that fits where you are
Every player is at a different stage. These four paths will point you to the right starting point.
I’m brand new to American Mahjong
You want the basics: tiles, table flow, the Charleston, and practice support so the game starts to feel familiar.
Explore the Let’s Play Bundle →I know the basics but still feel shaky
You understand the rules but want real help with hand selection, reading the table, and making confident decisions.
Start with The Foundations Edit →I’m ready for the current card
You know the basics and want help reading the 2026 card, narrowing hands, and making stronger decisions.
Study the 2026 Card →I teach, host, or lead games
You want polished tools, structure, and support for teaching or hosting American Mahjong with confidence.
Explore Teacher Tools →The Confidence Challenge
One skill per month. Twelve months of growth. Each challenge is designed to strengthen a specific part of your game at a steady, manageable pace.
Included with The Confidence Club — or available to purchase a la carte if you want to work through a specific month on your own.
From $12.99/month · Full 2026 bundle $59.99
Explore the Confidence Challenge
Build your game, one guide at a time
Start with the guide that matches where you are now. Each resource is designed to make one part of American Mahjong feel clearer and easier to use at the table.
Practice Support
Let’s Play Bundle
For newer players who want guided practice and beginner-friendly support between games and lessons.
$14.99
Beginner Strategy
The Foundations Edit
For players who know the basics but still feel shaky choosing hands, reading the table, and knowing what to do next.
$19.99
2026 Card Strategy
2026 Strategy Edit
For players ready to study the current card, compare hands, and make stronger decisions at the table.
$37.99
Not sure where to begin?
If you already understand the basic rules but still feel unsure at the table, start with The Foundations Edit. It’s the bridge between “I know how the game works” and “I know what I’m trying to do.”
Start with The Foundations EditResources for confident teaching and hosting
For teachers, hosts, and community builders, Lara’s resources help you create a clearer learning experience at the table. The Teacher Edit is for instructors who want structured curriculum, lesson tools, and a community of fellow teachers.
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Choose the guide for the problem you are actually trying to solve. If you are lost on the basics, start with Let’s Play. If you know the rules but feel shaky, try the Foundations Edit. If you are stuck on the 2026 card, choose the Strategy Edit. And if you want ongoing support and a monthly skill focus, join The Confidence Club.
Already have a guide?
Keep going with Lara.
Digital guides give you a clear starting point. The Confidence Club gives you ongoing support, monthly challenges, strategy, community, and encouragement as you keep playing.
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