Mahjong Comes to CCC

Limoncello Mahjong Tiles

Cards and games are wildly popular here in Florida. There are events at my clubhouse literally all the time. And mahjong has gone viral in recent years.

Between September 2024 and August 2025, U.S. searches for mahjong clubs on Yelp increased by over 4,400%, while lessons rose more than ninefold. 

Cities like San Francisco and New York are experiencing a surge in pop-up, cafe, and park meetups, replacing, or complementing, traditional social activities like trivia nights. 

The game is moving past its image as only for seniors, with many young adults adopting it as a regular hobby.

 Online and app-based versions allow for easy learning and remote play, introducing the game to new audiences.

Once popular with octogenarians, it is now very popular with celebrities, social influencers, and folks of all ages and sectors. And it has become popular with men as well as women. I have never been a player of cards or games ever. But since mahjong originated in China and I find the tiles so beautiful, I have been increasingly interested in learning to play. 

Well yesterday I decided to find a local class and everything is sadly booked for months. So I ordered this very pretty set of mahjong tiles yesterday and they are on their way to CCC. It had me at monkeys, parasols, blue and white ginger jars, and pagodas. I will start doing some online lessons while I search for local classes. Where I live, there are mahjong groups that play right at my clubhouse once I get up to speed.

Limoncello Mahjong Tile Set

So I will be posting occasionally on the pretty chinoiserie mahjong accessories I find and how my new adventure is coming along. I did find a dollhouse mahjong set too!

Leave a comment if you are a mahjong player with any tips or advice. I definitely need a lucite box next to display these beautiful Chinoiserie Chic tiles. I must admit that at this point, I am more interested in how pretty the mahjong sets are than actually playing, but I hope I will get into it as I learn. My schedule really doesn't need anything else on it, but taking up a new hobby sounds fun.