MahJongMahJong seems to have originated in the territories surrounding Hangchow, Nanking, Shanghai and Ningpo. The immediate ancestor of the game was a popular card-game called Ma-Tiao ("Hanging Horse"), which was a simple set-forming card (or tile) game, which at first consisted of four suits from 1 to 9 and four bonus cards, but which later in the 19th century was played with a total of 108 cards of 3 suits, named Ping (cash -> circles), So (string -> bamboos) and Wan (myriads -> characters). This game seems to have evolved into a proto-version of Mah Jong late in the 19th century, probably in the hands of scholars, officials and aristocracy.
Books that will enable beginners to play within an hour's read, and enthusiasts to develop strategy and tailor their game to win in any situation. Buy Popular Mah Jong Books - USA Buy Popular Mah Jong Books - Canada MAH JONG $27.99 This American version of Mah Jong features 166 playing tiles, 4 color racks, 2 dice, playing chips, and instructions. Suitable for beginner or advanced players. Please note that these tiles are plastic and 3/16" thick. These are not the standard, thick, domino-like tiles for Mah-Jong.
MAH JONG - DELUXE AMERICAN SET $99.99 This deluxe American Mah Jong set features a high impact ABS case for traveling in style! This set is an American version complete with Jokers, four wooden tile racks, and colorful tiles. Each resin tile measures 1 1/8" by 7/8" by 1/2". The locking case holds everything securely for easy travel and measures 20" by 9" by 4 1/2". An instruction booklet is included.
MAH JONG SET WITH FABRIC CASE $69.99 This deluxe Mah Jong set features an elegant green fabric case with handmade trays. This set is an American version complete with Jokers, four wooden tile racks, and tiles that are made of bone and bamboo. Each tile features a bone face that is dovetailed into a bamboo backing and measures 1" by 3/4" by 1/2". The fabric case holds everything but the wooden tile racks for easy storage or travel, and measures 12 1/4" by 7 1/2" by 2". Instructions are included.
A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO AMERICAN MAH JONGG $15.95 Mah Jongg is competitive, sociable, relaxing, and best of all, fun! Written by Elaine Sandberg, A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg teaches the language of mah jongg, as well as how to play the game and win. The book includes step-by-step instructions for game play, hands-on exercises that will help you learn faster, background on the history of the game and the symbolism of the tiles, tips and quizzes that make learning easier, and a glossary of mah jongg terms. 124 pages.
MAH JONG - IN SKY BLUE ALUMINUM CASE $99.99 This is a complete Mah Jong game set with everything you need to play. The set is stored in a durable sky blue aluminum latching case with handle that measures approximately 20 1/2" x 10" x 4". This set comes with solid ivory colored tiles. Contents of Mah Jong In Sky Blue Aluminum Case:
MAH JONG - VINYL ATTACHE SET $36.99 This is a complete Mah Jong game with everything you need to play this popular game. This smaller set comes with fine tiles and although this set comes without racks, it is compact enough to store or take anywhere with your family or friends. This set comes with 166 thick ceramic tiles and directions for playing Mah Jong.
The benefits of mahjong, especially for the elders are that it requires good mathematic calculations, strategies and it bonds ties between friends and families. This is the good benefits for elders, it keeps their mind occupied and well-used. In some cases, it helps reduce dementia, lost of memory and other illnesses. Anyone who plays the game often knows it is very much about strategy and mathematics, without any calculators... Return from Mah Jong to Direct Source Games Home Page
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