Playing American Mah Jongg at The Missing Piece? The game runs Wednesday afternoons in the West Seattle Junction, and the next one falls on Wednesday, September 23 at 2:00 PM. Camp West is at 4539 California Avenue SW, a minute up the block from the shop, and a table around 12:00 PM gives you an unhurried lunch before the tiles come out.
Plan your afternoon around the game
The session runs from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and welcomes several levels at once. Three games share the room: Traditional American under National Mah Jongg League rules, Taiwanese Mahjong, and Siamese Mah Jongg, a faster American variant for players who already know the standard game. Newer players are welcome, and the group will seat you at a table that matches what you know.
The Missing Piece sits across from Easy Street Records, so the whole afternoon happens inside two blocks. If you want the route, here is the walk from Camp West to The Missing Piece.
Getting to The Missing Piece
The shop is at 4707 California Avenue SW, on the same side of the street as Camp West and 0.06 miles south of it. That is a one minute walk, which is why this is a lunch worth sitting down for rather than something to rush. Street parking runs along California Avenue and there is more of it on the side streets a block east or west.
Your afternoon at a glance
- Around 12:00 PM: lunch at Camp West, 4539 California Avenue SW.
- Just before 2:00 PM: walk one block south to 4707 California Avenue SW.
- 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM: American, Taiwanese or Siamese Mah Jongg.
- After 4:00 PM: happy hour at Camp West runs until 5:00 PM.
Camp West opens at noon on Wednesdays and closes at 9:00 PM.
What to order before you play
Lunch before a game is best kept light and shareable, so nothing arrives half way through the first hand.
- To share: Roasted Beet Hummus with crostinis, or Chimichurri Burrata.
- Something lighter: the Kale Caesar Salad or the Chicken Spinach Salad.
- If you want one plate: the Crunchy Chicken Sammie or the Camp West Burger.
Dishes marked gf, gfo, vgt and vgn on the dine in menu are gluten free, gluten free on request, vegetarian and vegan. Camp West is 21 and over.
About the Wednesday game
The Missing Piece is a puzzle and game shop in the Junction, and the Wednesday Mah Jongg session is a standing community game rather than a class or a tournament. Boards and tiles are there; you bring yourself. The group keeps a mailing list for anyone who wants to hear about tournaments, and the organiser listed on the West Seattle Blog listing can add you to it.
Reserve a table before the game
The form below opens on the next game date with a suggested table time. Change either one if a different hour suits you.
Reserve a table at Camp West for another night.
Frequently asked questions
What time should we eat before Mah Jongg at The Missing Piece?
The game starts at 2:00 PM. A table at Camp West around 12:00 PM leaves time for lunch and the one minute walk.
How far is Camp West from The Missing Piece?
0.06 miles. Camp West is at 4539 California Avenue SW and The Missing Piece is at 4707 California Avenue SW, on the same side of the street.
Do I need to know how to play Mah Jongg?
No. The Wednesday session runs several levels at once and seats newer players at a table that suits them.
Is Camp West open in the afternoon?
Yes. Camp West opens at noon Monday through Friday and at 11:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Happy hour runs until 5:00 PM.
Can Camp West seat a group before the game?
Yes. Book online for smaller parties, or call Camp West on (425) 224-6944 to arrange a larger table. Camp West is 21 and over.