ABOUT US
Mahjong is having a moment, and we're here to turn it into connection!
The Mahjong Lounge brings curated, instructor-led mahjong experiences to businesses, private clubs, and brands, designed to bring people together through play, conversation, and shared experience.
Founded by Laura Summers, a global media executive turned entrepreneur, The Mahjong Lounge was created to introduce a fresh kind of programming, one that feels social, engaging, and easy to integrate into any space. What began as a personal passion quickly evolved into a platform for building community and creating meaningful guest and customer experiences.
Whether guests are brand new or experienced players, they quickly find their rhythm, learning the game, meeting new people, and settling into the kind of connection that keeps the energy going well beyond the table.
We create moments people remember, and return for. Because mahjong isn’t just a game. It’s a shared experience.
Mahjong in the Headlines
America Is Hooked on Mahjong. I Tried to Find Out Why.
Travel + Leisure
Mahjong nights have quickly become a “must-have hotel amenity,” with properties like the Ace Hotel New York and Charleston Place hosting regular gameplay alongside signature cocktails
The New York Times
“Mahjong Is Having a Moment”
Vogue
“The New Mahjong Sets You’ll Want to Leave Out on the Coffee Table”
The Cut (New York Magazine)
“Mahjong Is the New Girls’ Night In”
Architectural Digest
“The Rise of Mahjong as Design Object”
Elle Decor
“Why Mahjong Has Officially Become the Coolest Game in the Room"
Forbes
“Strategy, Ritual, And Connection: How Mahjong Continues To Gain Traction”
Forbes
“Move Over, Pickleball And Padel: Guests Are Playing Mah Jongg At Posh Resorts”
Yahoo
“This wildly popular game is making a comeback”
In The Press
