{"id":244832,"date":"2026-10-10T01:13:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T01:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/?post_type=event&#038;p=244832"},"modified":"2026-10-10T01:13:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T01:13:51","slug":"tiles-tricks-treats-halloween-open-play-at-montahj-social-at-immigrant-food-ballston","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/tiles-tricks-treats-halloween-open-play-at-montahj-social-at-immigrant-food-ballston\/","title":{"rendered":"Tiles, Tricks, + Treats: Halloween Open Play at Montahj Social at Immigrant Food Ballston"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Open Play gets a spooky twist. Come play a few hands, pick up a new trick or two, and stick around for treats \u2013 costumes encouraged.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Tricks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Montahj Social&#8217;s instructors will teach a few fun tricks, like how to flip the Mahjong tiles straight onto the rack with the card \u2013 a small move but one that shows that you know some of the extras about the game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Treats<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Costume Contest \u2013 Get in the Halloween spirit and see if you take home the title.<\/li>\n<li>Mahjong Bingo \u2013 check off moments throughout the event (think: discarding a joker, self-drawing your tile for Mahjong, calling Mahjong for a concealed hand, etc.) for a shot at a prize once you get a bingo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Your $45 ticket also includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A welcome drink, including beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverage<\/li>\n<li>Light bites, including Indian Samosas (vegan), Belgian Fries (vegetarian, gluten-free), and Chicken &amp; Lemongrass Dumplings<\/li>\n<li>All Mahjong materials provided, so all you need to bring is yourself (and your costume, if you&#8217;ve got one)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why Play at Montahj Social?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Matched by Skill Level: Montahj Social organizes tables by experience \u2013 from recent 101 grads to advanced players \u2013 so you play at the pace that&#8217;s comfortable for you.<\/li>\n<li>Onsite Instructor Support: Have a question about a complex hand or a tricky rule? 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