Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law open Bam Bird Social
Deb and Sami Totten opened Bam Bird Social in Blue Springs with lessons, open play and equipment visitors can use before committing to a set of their own.
By MahjMedia
Bam Bird Social opened in Blue Springs, Missouri, at the start of October 2026. KSHB 41’s October 20 report introduces co-owners Deb Totten and her daughter-in-law Sami Totten and their plan to create a regular gathering place for local players.
The studio offers instruction and open play, with equipment available for visitors who want to try the game before buying a set. The founders describe an opportunity to serve players on the eastern side of Jackson County.
The report connects the opening to wider interest in Mahjong around Kansas City. Its accompanying images are broadcast and article stills; the original video remains available through the publisher’s coverage.
Participants gather at a Mahjong table in KSHB 41’s report from Bam Bird Social.Photo: KSHB 41 News (broadcast still; individual camera credit not identified) · 90 · KSHB 41 (opens in a new tab) · No image edits. Filename extension normalized to the detected image format where necessary.Sami Totten displays a playing card during KSHB 41’s Bam Bird Social coverage.Photo: KSHB 41 News (broadcast still; individual camera credit not identified) · 90 · KSHB 41 (opens in a new tab) · No image edits. Filename extension normalized to the detected image format where necessary.Deb Totten speaks during KSHB 41’s Bam Bird Social coverage.Photo: KSHB 41 News (broadcast still; individual camera credit not identified) · 90 · KSHB 41 (opens in a new tab) · No image edits. Filename extension normalized to the detected image format where necessary.
