What is mahjong?

Mahjong is a game of strategy, skill and calculation and is rumored to date back to 500 B.C. in China. It is like the card game rummy, but mahjong uses tiles. Some believe the game can help people with dementia, cognitive and memory difficulties maintain or even improve overall brain functioning and memory.

How many players does it take to play mahjong?

You can play mahjong by yourself or with up to five players, but mahjong is more commonly played with three or four players.

What comes in a mahjong set, and at what age can children play the game?

Mahjong sets come with dice, a dice cup, playing chips, non-fading tiles and tile racks. Mahjong is recommended for players 4 years of age and older.