Becoming a Mah Jongg Maven
History of Mah Jongg
Exercises the Mind
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Increase cognitive skills
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Keeps the mind sharp & challenging
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Helps increase reaction and faster decision making
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Pattern recognition
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Helps sort-term memory skills
Social Outlet
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Isolation causes depression, join the fun
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Can be an outlet to socialize with friends
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Make new friends
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Social skills & human connection
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Relaxing
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Stress relief
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Escape from anxieties & problems in life
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Multi-Age delight
Mental Active
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Constantly learning something new
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Uses attention, memory, planning, and calculation skills
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Encourages constant thinking
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Increase self-esteem
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Overall boost Mental Health: Mood-lifting & increases well being
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Mah Jongg is a strategic board game that originated in China and it is commonly played by 4 players.
Mid-Late 1800s
Mah Jongg was being played in China.
1920
Mah Jongg came to the United States.
Joseph Park Babcock published the "Red Book” that stated the
simplified rules of Mahjong which he had learned in China.
1937
The National Mah Jongg League standardized the Mah Jongg rules.
1937- Present
Mah Jongg has since grown popular throughout the U.S. and
more and more people have taken an interest in this ancient game.
Health Benefits
