Free for players · Clubs & a nationwide map now live

Get your mahjong
crew to the table.

The free mahjong scheduling app that ends the group-chat chaos — organize games with your crew, discover joinable games on a nationwide map, and keep your whole mahjong world in one happy place.

4.9 · loved by mahjong players American · Chinese · & more
Friday game · 3 of 4 in
3 joinable games nearby
BamBuddies app home screen showing upcoming games and invites
Three ways to play

One app for your whole mahjong life

Still free, forever, for players — and still grows by friends inviting friends. Now clubs can run their community here too, and a nationwide map surfaces real games you can join.

Play with your crew

Everything your table needs

The little things that make game night happen — without ten unread group texts.

Groups for your table

A private home for your regulars, so the next game is always one tap away.

Start a game in seconds

Pick a day, time, and place. We'll handle the invites and the headcount.

Invites & RSVPs

See who's in, who's out, and who still hasn't answered — at a glance.

Polls to find a date

Propose a few options and let the table vote. No more endless back-and-forth.

Wait lists

Table's full? The next player slots in automatically when a seat opens up.

Schedule & reminders

Friendly nudges before game day so everyone shows up — tiles ready.

How it works

From idea to game day in three taps

1

Gather your crew

Create a group for your regular table or invite friends by name. Your people, in one place.

2

Pick a date

Start a game and choose a day, time, and place — or run a quick poll to settle on one together.

3

Show up & play

Everyone RSVPs, reminders go out, and the table fills itself. You just bring your luck.

Discover · Flagship

Find a mahjong table near you

One nationwide map, two ways to find a game — games you can join in a tap, plus a directory of mahjong near you to explore today.

Purple pins — join right now Open play & tournaments that clubs & orgs post directly on BamBuddies. Tap to join in the app — no introductions, no waiting.
Grey pins — the national directory A nationwide database of clubs, community venues, senior centers, JCCs, libraries & teachers not on BamBuddies yet — so you can find mahjong near you today.
1,000+ mahjong venues
80+ metro areas

It's nationwide.

This isn't just your neighborhood. Discover spans the country — and it's growing every week as more clubs come aboard.

Want your favorite club on the map? Onboarding clubs nationwide takes time — have them reach out to clubs@bambuddies.org. In the meantime, explore the grey-pin directory for games near you today.
Now live

Run your whole club on BamBuddies

Built for mahjong clubs, leagues, senior centers, and community organizations who want less spreadsheet and more game time — and a direct line to players looking for a table.

Member roster & levels

Keep every member organized with skill levels, contact info, and history in one place.

Leagues & tournaments

Run seasons and brackets with automatic standings that update as games are played.

Branded club presence

A polished home for your club — your name, your colors, your community front and center.

Announcements & events

Share news and post events so members never miss game night or a special session.

Participation insights

See who's playing, attendance trends, and what's keeping your community engaged.

Built for organizations

From senior centers to citywide leagues — tools that scale with your group.

Post open play or a tournament
It appears as a purple pin on Discover
Players join, right in the app
Simple pricing

Free for players, forever

Players never pay a cent — free forever. Clubs & orgs can upgrade to run their whole community, with open play that shows up on Discover for players to join.

Players

For everyone who plays — organize games and find tables near you.

Free

Free forever. No catch.

  • Groups for your regular table
  • Unlimited games, invites & RSVPs
  • Polls, wait lists & reminders
  • Discover & join games near you
Get the app

Club Pro

For leagues & large organizations running it all.

$49/ month

Billed monthly · cancel anytime

  • Everything in Club
  • Leagues & tournaments
  • Automatic standings
  • Participation insights
Talk to us
About BamBuddies

Meet the founders

Two longtime Atlanta mahjong players who decided the world needed an easier way to get four to the table.

Steffi Rohn portrait
Steffi Rohn
Co-Founder

Steffi is the heart of BamBuddies, bringing the platform to life from the same tables that inspired it. A Mahjong instructor based in Atlanta, she organizes regular games across multiple friend groups — the kind of host who can turn any Tuesday night into a packed table. A mother of three and devoted wife, Steffi is a natural connector who believes the best moments in life happen face-to-face, ideally with snacks, laughter, and good company — and sees BamBuddies as a natural extension of what she’s done for years: bringing people together around a shared love of the game.

Rebecca Berath portrait
Rebecca Berath
Co-Founder

Rebecca is a longtime Atlantan and devoted Mahjong player whose love for the game shapes everything BamBuddies stands for. Now an empty nester, she’s settled into a new chapter — slower mornings, creative afternoons, and the meaningful connections only a packed table can deliver. You’ll find her gathered with friends over Mahjong or canasta, where the laughter matters as much as the score, or tending a sourdough starter she treats like an old friend. For Rebecca, BamBuddies is more than a product — it’s a way to make sure no one who loves the game ever has to play alone.

Our story

We believe the best games happen with friends

BamBuddies started because getting four players together for mahjong shouldn’t require six group texts and a spreadsheet. We built the social organizing app we wished existed.

Our mission

Make organizing social games effortless so more people can play together, more often. Start with mahjong, expand to all the games you love.

Why mahjong?

Mahjong brings generations together. It’s social, strategic, and deeply connected to culture — and the community deserves better tools.

Built by Caribou Games

BamBuddies is the first app from Caribou Games, building social tools for traditional games — with more communities coming soon.

Common questions

Mahjong scheduling, answered

Everything players and clubs ask before getting their crew to the table.

Is BamBuddies a mahjong scheduling app?

Yes. BamBuddies is a free mahjong scheduling app for iPhone, Android and the web. You can set up a game in a few taps, invite the friends you already play with, track who's in, and get everyone to the table without the group-chat chaos — for American, Chinese and other styles of mahjong.

How do I organize a mahjong game with friends?

Create a game with the date, time and place, then invite your regular players by text or email. BamBuddies tracks RSVPs, fills open seats, and sends reminders so you always know whether you have a full table — no spreadsheets and no chasing people down.

Can I run a mahjong club, league or tournament on BamBuddies?

Yes. Clubs and organizers can manage members, schedule recurring games, run leagues and tournaments, publish a club page, and message their whole community from one place. It's a full club-management tool built specifically for mahjong groups and senior centers.

How do I find mahjong games near me?

BamBuddies has a nationwide map of joinable mahjong games and local groups. Open the app to discover public games near you and RSVP in one tap, or browse mahjong in your city on our where to play pages.

Is BamBuddies free?

BamBuddies is free forever for players — free to download and free to organize and join games. Clubs and organizations have optional paid plans for advanced management features.

Your next game is waiting.

Join the players bringing their crews to the table with BamBuddies. Free to download, free to play.