03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
A Printing Error Ruffles the Mahjong World
For mahjong enthusiasts, the most anticipated day of the year comes in early spring.
Devotees of the 19th-century Chinese tile-based game are known to stalk postal carriers the first week of April, anticipating the annual release of the official National Mah Jongg League card. The object of their desire costs $14 or $15, depending on the size, and outlines which tile combinations allow players to declare 'Mahjong!' and win the game.
