The next generation of mahjong players around the world is preserving and reinventing a Hong Kong tradition You can hear it ...

Mahjong was born in China in the 19th century, having spawned from many different variations of similar games that were played in ancient societies for hundreds of years. But it wasn't until the 1920s ...

As the classic game surges in popularity, the student club welcomes both beginners and seasoned players each week.

Eileen Pearlman may have an advantage after drawing three joker tiles while playing mahjong at Temple Emanu-El. Clockwise from top left, Vivian Carlson, her roommate Eileen Pearlman, and married ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Anyone who plays mahjong knows that it's isn't just a game―it's a lifestyle. What starts as a friendly ...

Mahjong is a globally embraced game that has its roots in mid-1800s China, where it was enjoyed by young and old, rich and poor alike. Ingrained as a part of Chinese culture, the strategic tile game ...

Apr. 16—Several mahjong instruction sites are online. For those who prefer in-person instruction, public libraries are a possibility—the Waianae branch recently held classes—and in the Chinese ...