Two glasses of rosé wine with straws are on a table set for a game, with blue pieces and dice scattered around on a colorful tablecloth, outdoors with green foliage in the background.

mahj on the beach x bam bird scramble

Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach→ a season-long Mahjong ladder for anyone who wants more games, more friends, and more Mahj in their life.

Poster for the game Scramble with the words 'Scramble' in bold yellow letters and a small red fox silhouette above the letter 'E'.

REGISTRATION OPENS : AUGUST 17TH

FALL SEASON: SEPTEMBER 14- NOVEMBER 15

LENGTH: 9 WEEKS

code: mahjonthebeach

Register as a scrambler with code: MAHJONTHEBEACH
The image features the text 'PAYBACK' in large, orange letters with a small, red heart-shaped flame above the letter 'K'. Below this, the words 'SCRAMBLE' are written in smaller, white letters inside individual black bubbles.
  • People playing mahjong tiles on a pink table with a bowl of cookies, with a quote from a mahjong enthusiast about motivating them to play more.

  • A hand holding domino tiles over a table with some dominoes and a score sheet. In the background, there are bowls of game pieces and snacks, indicating a game setting.

  • People playing Mahjong with white tiles on a pink table, along with a text overlay discussing reasons to play Scramble to make friends and be social.

  • People playing Mahjong on a blue table, with money and score sheets around. The text overlay discusses the benefits of playing Mahjong for fun and prioritizing hobbies.

  • Two women playing Mahjong together, with domino tiles and a score sheet on the table, enjoying the game.

ALL LEVELS WELCOME

Mahj on the Beach is bringing the Bam Bird Scramble to Fort Lauderdale & Palm Beach — a flexible, community-driven Mahjong ladder that lets you schedule games on your own time, meet new players, and keep the leaderboard climbing all season long. Beginner through advanced, there's a seat for you at the table.

ONE: Sign Up as a Scrambler

Register as a Fort Lauderdale–Palm Beach Bam Bird Scrambler before September 14. Use code MAHJONTHEBEACH when you sign up so you're grouped with our local crew.Register now →

TWO: Propose a Match

Propose matches anytime, anywhere through the Bam Bird Scramble portal — a coffee shop, wine bar, brewery, or your living room all count. Mahj on the Beach play dates are a perfect spot to scramble too — look for reserved tables at hosted sessions.

THREE: Accept a Match & Play

Play as often as you like! Each match seats 4 registered Scramblers for 4 games, with everyone taking a turn to deal. Choose Social for a relaxed game or Focused for more competitive play.

FOUR: Enter Your Scores

Submit scores right in the portal. Your top 2 scores each week count toward the Cumulative Leaderboard — watch your ranking move and see who's climbing all season.

MORE INFO ON THE SCRAMBLE

THE BASICS

  • FormatStandard NMJL rules, no blanks. Beginner through advanced players welcome.

  • All in-person. 4 registered Scramblers, 4 games — a sub player makes the match ineligible for scoring.

  • Play as much or as little as you like — no weekly minimum.

  • Cumulative (top 2 scores/week) and Average (min. 6 matches to qualify).