Nevada

In the Reno and Carson City areas, the Mahjong culture often aligns with the 'high desert' lifestyle, where games serve as a primary social outlet during the snowy winter months when outdoor recreation is limited. Many local groups are integrated into mountain-adjacent social clubs, where the aesthetic often leans towards cozy, indoor gatherings that embrace the region's rugged geography. Unlike the 24-hour resort atmosphere of the south, Northern Nevada groups typically favor daytime residential meetups that cater to long-term locals and retirees who have settled near the Tahoe basin.

Nevada's unique demographic mix, fueled by international hospitality staff and diverse urban populations, creates a rich patchwork of Mahjong variants rarely found in more rural states. While American Mahjong is standard in retirement suburbs, the urban core areas often host diverse tables playing Riichi or various Chinese styles due to the state's significant Asian American population and the presence of professional service workers from across the globe. This results in a cosmopolitan gaming environment where high-level strategic play is just as common as casual social games found in traditional senior centers.