Mahjong has been an integral part of Chinese social life since its invention in the mid-1800s, during the late Qing dynasty. It took less than a century to reach the West, with a simplified playing ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne has now welcomed its first mahjong location, Two Bamboo. Two Bamboo offers mahjong lessons, open play, and a boutique for all things American mahjong. The game of ...

PAWLEYS ISLAND — Katie Thompson learned to play Mahjong, a complex rummy-like game played with tiles, on a girls trip a few years ago. At that time, she never would have guessed that she’d soon ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Phoenix Mahjong Club is expanding its footprint in the Valley with the opening of its first permanent venue, a members-focused social club dedicated entirely to the game of ...

Alcohol brands unveil special releases for Chinese New Year in Singapore, including limited-edition sets, equine-themed gift boxes and bottle designs. 1664 offers a Mahjong set with S$128 purchase, ...

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Amazon has everything you need to get in on the fun Amazon Move over, bridge and pickleball. There’s a classic social pastime you’re ...

SINGAPORE – Every Tuesday, elderly residents in Toa Payoh rush to register to ballot for a weekly mahjong session held on Sunday afternoons at their local community club. These sessions – where 24 ...

Health experts are hailing an ancient Chinese game beloved by celebrities for its brain-boosting powers. Mahjong roughly translates to 'sparrow' in Chinese, a name that may refer to the clicking sound ...

When I lived in Tokyo, I became hooked on mahjong through classes organized for English-speaking ex-pats. But, long back in the United States, I hadn’t played this centuries-old Chinese tile game in ...

The sound of clinking glasses pierced over the din at Lucky Danger in D.C.’s Chinatown. Past the tables filled with diners and happy hour patrons on a Wednesday night, toward the back and beyond ...

If math was never your strongest subject, take a number. But veteran teacher Courtney Phillips discovered math is hidden in an ancient game. In 20 years as a 4th grade teacher, she observed that math ...

As we ease into our collective winter hibernation, I’ll happily admit I’m the first in the group chat to suggest swapping bars for board games the moment the temperature dips below forty. Who can ...