Mahjong has been around for hundreds of years. The game originated in China centuries ago and features beautifully adorned tiles meant to be arranged in specific combinations for a winning hand. Won ...

"Mahjong" (or MJ for short), translates roughly as "the game of sparrows". It's a rummy-like game played with 144-tiles, traditionally made out of ivory or bone with a bamboo base. The pleasures of ...

Mahjong is a tile game that is played in every corner of the world, and dates back to 19th century China and the late Qing dynasty era. It remains a popular activity for family gatherings and ...

Since the birth of mahjong in Qing dynasty (1644-1912) China, different versions of the game have developed around the world. The basic principles remain the same for the most part, but each version ...

As the holiday season descends upon us, an ancient Chinese game replaces Monopoly and Pictionary in some Bay Area households ...

With vibrant photography and detailed instructional diagrams, author Nicole Wong walks you through gameplay, just how her grandfather would have. In addition, Mahjong by Nicole Wong delves into the ...

How do we keep family traditions alive? For some people, it's by speaking their heritage language, or learning how to cook family recipes. For Nicole Wong, it was through games — specifically, ...

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 ...

If you’re looking for a way to spice up your next game night, a mahjong set adds versatility to any game collection. Mahjong is a traditional Chinese tile game that requires a strategy to win and is a ...

With a population of over 1.4 billion, China is a huge market for the gaming industry as well as other industries. However, the newly released Chinese video game rules officially prohibit 'blood,' ...