Mahjong Tales

If you’re reading this, we are fairly certain you are either a devoted player of the game or are Mahjong-curious. We invite guest writers to drop some knowledge on game strategy, mahjong history, tips and tricks with some funny anecdotes along the way.  Join us and dive in.  

What is Mahjong?

What is Mahjong?

You’ve most likely heard of Mahjong, but may be wondering exactly what it is. There’s actually way more to Mahjong than most people realize. It’s an exciting game of strategy and luck that’s loved by players the world over! 
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Putting the BAM in Mahjong

Did you know that Mahjong has a back story?  
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Flower Power!

Flower Power!

The Flower tiles in American Mahjong are essential tiles in many winning hands of the 2021 mahjong cards issued by the National Mah Jongg League. What is the power of the flowers in the cultural history of Mahjong?
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Tony Watson: On the Diversity of Design Style in Mahjong Tiles

To better understand why the designs of mahjong tiles vary so much, it is necessary to go back to how and where mahjong developed. China has a long history of games, and with particular interest to a student of mahjong, card games. Chinese playing cards were originally woodblock prints on sheets of Chinese paper which were then cut up, producing cards roughly half the width of a Western playing card. Most of the designs were based on money, with 3 or 4 suits of single coins, strings of cash, myriads of cash and also, literally Characters (Craks).   Below we first see a Ma...

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