How to Run a Multi-Week Mahjong Series

A multi-week mahjong series lets players pay once for a block of games — like a 6-week Tuesday Night Series. It simplifies your payment collection, encourages commitment, and gives players something to look forward to each week.

If you've been running a weekly game and want to add more structure — or you're tired of collecting $10 from everyone every Tuesday — a series might be exactly what your club needs.

What Is a Mahjong Series?

A series is a group of linked events sold under a single pass. You sign up once, pay once, and show up each week.

In Bam Good Time, a series is a package with linked events. You create the events (say, six consecutive Tuesdays), bundle them into a package, set a price, and publish it. Players buy the series pass and then RSVP to each individual session as the weeks go on.

The individual events within a series don't appear in your club's main event feed — they're grouped together in a pinned series card, keeping things clean and organized.

Why Run a Series?

Predictable Revenue

You know exactly how much money you've collected before the series even starts. No more hoping 16 people show up and pay each week. That makes budgeting for a venue, supplies, or snacks much easier. For more on managing your club's money, see our guide to mahjong club finances.

Stronger Commitment

When someone has already paid for six weeks, they're far more likely to show up. Fewer last-minute cancellations, fewer scrambles for subs, more consistent table counts.

Community Building

A series creates a season — a shared arc with a beginning and an end. Players get to know each other's habits, inside jokes develop, and the table talk gets better every week.

Setting Up a Series in Bam Good Time

It takes about five minutes.

1. Create Your Events

Create each individual session — your six Tuesdays, your eight Thursdays, whatever the cadence. Use event templates if you're running the same format each week so you're not rebuilding from scratch.

2. Create the Package

Create a new series package. Give it a name players will recognize — "Spring Tuesday Night Series" works better than "Package #3." Add a description with the dates, session count, and any details about format or skill level.

3. Link the Events

Attach your events to the package. Once linked, the events appear grouped under the series card rather than scattered across your event feed.

4. Set Your Price

Price the series at a slight discount compared to paying per session. If your regular games are $10 each and the series is six weeks, $50 instead of $60 gives players an incentive to commit. Accept payment via Stripe for online checkout, or offer it free for clubs that handle payments outside the platform.

5. Publish and Share

Publish the package. Players see the series card on your club page, purchase the pass, and RSVP to each session individually as the weeks approach.

Series Passes vs. Punch Cards

Bam Good Time supports both, and they serve different purposes.

• Series pass — Covers a specific set of linked events. Buy the Spring Series, get access to those six Tuesdays. Time-bound and event-specific.
• Punch card — A count-based pass (e.g., 10 sessions) that works at any eligible event. One punch auto-deducted per registration, used whenever the player shows up.

Use a series when you want players locked into a defined block of games. Use a punch card when you want to reward regulars with a bulk discount but keep scheduling flexible. Many clubs offer both. For a deeper look, check out how to handle mahjong club finances.

Managing the Series Week to Week

Once your series is live, the weekly rhythm is straightforward.

RSVPs Happen Individually

Even though players have already paid for the whole series, they still RSVP to each session. This gives you an accurate headcount every week — you'll know exactly how many tables to set up and whether you need subs.

Handle Absences Gracefully

Life happens. A series player will miss a week here and there. Since they've already paid, there's no payment to sort out — they simply skip the RSVP for that session. If you want to fill their seat, you can open individual events to one-off registrations or pull from your waitlist.

Track Attendance

Your event dashboard shows who showed up each week. Over the course of a series, attendance patterns emerge — and that data helps you plan future series with the right capacity and pricing.

Tips for a Successful Series

Start with four to six weeks. Long enough to build momentum, short enough that players aren't committing to three months sight unseen.

Pick a consistent day and time. Tuesday at 7pm, every week, same place. Predictability is the whole point.

Price it right. A 10-15% discount compared to drop-in pricing rewards commitment without undervaluing your events. If drop-in is $10/session and the series is six weeks, $50-$55 is a natural price point.

Send reminders. Bam Good Time handles weekly reminders automatically, so nobody forgets which Tuesday it is.

Name it something memorable. "Spring Tile Series" or "Tuesday Night Mahj" gives your series an identity. Players start referring to it by name, and that's how traditions get built.

End with a finale. A mini-tournament, a potluck, or simply recognition for perfect attendance. It gives the series a satisfying close and builds excitement for the next one.

Ready to Launch Your First Series?

A multi-week series is one of the best ways to add structure to your club without making things complicated. Players pay once, you collect once, and everyone shows up with intention.

If you're already running a tournament or league, a series slots in perfectly alongside it — see our guide to running a mahjong tournament for ideas on leveling up your competitive play. And if you're still figuring out the best way to handle money, start with how to collect payments for mahjong events.

Create your free club on Bam Good Time and set up your first series today.