Mahjong has been a game with an aura of mystery. The memory to some consists of grandparents sitting around a table, the ...

The traditional Chinese game of mahjong is having a resurgence across the country, and the DC-area is getting in on the game play. Sallie Routh, co-founder of mahjong teaching group DC Mahj Collective ...

Interest in East Asian pop culture, from anime to 'Crazy Rich Asians,' has helped spur the nationwide revival of interest in the game.

CINCINNATI — An old Chinese tile game is capturing a new audience, bringing people across the Tri-State together around tables filled with colorful tiles and friendly competition. Mahjong, developed ...

The centuries-old Chinese game is finding new fans — and fueling a rise in local clubs and community events that are bringing ...

The word “mahjong” or “mahjongg” means “sparrow,” which seems unrelated to the game itself or how it is played. Originating ...

"Mahjong: A Chinese Game and the Making of Modern American Culture illustrates how the spaces between tiles and the moments between games have fostered distinct social cultures in the United States.

Jennie Jethwani (second from left) is a mahjong master, just as the game is having a moment Credit: Courtesy of Jennie Jethwani Mahjong —yes, mahjong— is enjoying a modern resurgence, bringing ...