Lately, the popularity of the game has exploded. ... Women and men of all ages, religions, and nationalities are playing,” Lieberman said.

With the rise of buzzy Mahjong social clubs in NYC and designer boards, here’s why this centuries-old Chinese game is having a moment in the spotlight.

Mahjong is gaining a new following in West Virginia, with clubs and classes attracting players of all ages and backgrounds at the Barboursville Public Library and at Valley Park, in Hurricane.

From Old City to the Main Line, mahjong is drawing all ages together for strategic thrills and screen-free connection.

Seattle’s hottest nightclub doesn’t have velvet ropes, bottle service, or a bouncer. Instead, it has folding tables. It has ...

The Coronado Mahjong club was founded in April 2025 and has grown to nearly 200 members, providing a welcoming environment for people to learn the centuries-old tile game.

The popular American style of mahjong has made its way to the circle city. On March 2, the new mahjong studio “Circle City ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The tiles are back on the table. Mahjong, the centuries-old tile game, is having a moment. Amanda Commons and Nicole Cottone say they've seen how quickly interest has grown ...

Ross and her mother had a blast at a local mahjong studio where they signed up for lessons. The idea: why not open a mahjong ...

Mahjong has been referred to as the "quintessence of Chinese culture" An apparent police ban on all mahjong parlours in a Chinese city led to panic among aficionados of China's national pastime.

Montahj Social, a pop-up mahjong social club, opened Friday (Feb. 20) at 4201 Wilson Blvd. The club was founded by Dana Moss, a U.S. Air Force veteran and a lawyer.

Mahjong is a four-player title game that originated in China around 1850 to 1880, evolved from older Chinese card games. It ...