Lone Star Riichi
Lone Star Riichi is the biggest riichi mahjong club in the DFW area, serving hundreds of members.
What is riichi mahjong, anyway?
It's a game of luck and strategy!
Mahjong is a 4-player, tile based game from 18th century China, where players draw and discard tiles to build specific hands, aiming to complete a winning shape before their opponents. Riichi mahjong (or Japanese Mahjong) is a variant that adds upon the original in unique ways. While it shares roots with other forms of mahjong played around the world, riichi is known for its strict ruleset, competitive structure, and emphasis on strategic decision-making rather than memorization alone.
It's unique and challenging!
A defining feature of riichi mahjong is the “riichi” declaration, which a player can make when they are one tile away from winning. Declaring riichi locks the player’s hand but adds tension and higher potential rewards, turning the game into a battle of nerve, deduction, and timing. Special scoring elements like bonus tiles (dora), risk-reward choices, and defensive play create dramatic swings and keep every round engaging, even for players who are not close to winning.
It's a growing community!
From Japan to the heat of Texas, riichi mahjong has a growing international community, supported by online platforms, tournaments, anime and video game appearances, and of course, awesome clubs like LSR. Its blend of luck, skill, and psychology makes it a life-long hobby for those willing to learn. Whether played casually with friends or competitively, riichi mahjong delivers a unique experience that rewards both careful planning and bold moves. Will you be the next to get a yakuman?
Come say hi in person!
If you're interested in learning, or a hardened veteran at the game, we'd love to meet you!
We meet every Sunday between 10am and 6pm at Dubs Tea N'
Eats in Plano, Tx.
Dubs Tea has been a huge
supporter of our club for many years. If you do stop by,
we'd ask you to show our appreciation by buying a cup of
one of their famous iced tea blends, or handmade stuffed
pretzel!
Check out our socials!
If you can't meet in person, we have regular games online, plus all of your questions and answers!
Discord
It's the best way to keep up to date and reach out to our club!
A picture's worth 1 han 30 fu, non-dealer.
Or play with us online!
You can always find our members on MahjongSoul, or Tenhou.
Mahjong Soul
Available for app or PC. Check out the tutorial to get started, or ping the #parlor to get a room going. Drop your friend code in #sign-in!
Tenhou
An elegant mahjong webclient for a more civilized age.