A few years ago my sister taught me how to play the Jewish tile game called Mahjong. Four players, play with a card which has various numbers and colors on it. The card is what you use to make your "hand". The tiles are "suited" in Craks, Bams and Dots and they are what you use to make your hand. Mahjong is a great exercise game for the brain and is amazingly fun! We started a Mahjong group with some of our neighbors since moving here. We get together once a week and spend about 3-4 hours playing. Now that everyone is getting more skilled we can actually have a conversation! We taught my niece and her boyfriend and now they play with their friends! One can never say that they are too old to play, just go to a Mahjong tournament and you will see women in their 80's that can play without the use of the card! Many communities have park districts that teach you how to play. So if you ever have a chance to learn, I highly recommend it!
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| My sister won this game at a tournament, that's why her name is the "joker" |
I am reminded of Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club, Lynn. Have you read it? I've never played, and it's nice to hear about you and your group playing weekly. That line of "now we can talk" is funny. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt's always fun to play a game with a group of people. I have never played that game.
ReplyDeleteI've never played this game, but it's always fun getting together and enjoying each other's company and using your brain too!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great way to exercise your brain and connect with friends at the same time. I've never seen this game before. It looks fun!!
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