By: Jessica Lee
From those who lived during the roaring 20s to others who are in their roaring 20s, Mahjong is attracting new players as its popularity grows through different happy mediums.
Happy Medium Books café hosts a two-part class each week for anyone interested in learning how to play. While some players come more advanced, others have only ever seen the game online. All are welcome in this learning environment.
Mahjong is a 4-player Chinese domino game where players draw and discard tiles with the goal of forming a specific hand, or collection of dominos. The hands must be sets of two, three, or four, and add up to a complete hand of 14 tiles. The goal of the game is to be first to complete these hands.
The traditional format of Mahjong is most recognizable through its cameos in movies like “Crazy Rich Asians” and shows like “Modern Family.” Along with movies, the social media tag, ‘granny-core’ —that appreciates old fashioned trends and the cozy aesthetic—has helped with the game’s massive comeback.
The café offers many other classes and events that also feature old and new trends. Dana Shutters, the owner of the bookstore, creates a monthly calendar with details and posts it to social media outlets like Facebook and Instagram.
To check their calendar, click here.