About American Mah Jongg

History and Resurgence

Mah Jongg started in the South of China in the mid-1800's. It was originally a mens' gambling game. Over the decades, it became popular with mature women as a social outlet. 

In recent years, it has become wildly popular with adults of all ages, most likely due to the popularity of the 2018 film "Crazy Rich Asians." Many Hollywood A-Listers have talked about their love of the game. They call them "Maj Squads."

Some of these well-known celebrities include Billy Crystal, Meghan Markle, Sarah Jessica Parker, Fran Drescher, Amy Poehler, Joanna Gaines and Julia Roberts, who was quoted as saying, "I find the game to be a perfect way to create order out of chaos." 

Benefits

Playing Mah Jongg offers many mental benefits including memory recall, focus, concentration, retention of information, processing speed, and calculation skills.