Because local Mahjong enthusiasts, including Anne Langford, Linda Powell, Linda Duke, and Karen Caison, and others want to share their passion for the game, Collingsworth Public Library plans to host lessons and open play from 5:30-8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month beginning Oct. 1. Mahjong is explained as a Chinese four-player, tile-based strategy game which creates a sense of community and connection. INTREPID PHOTO / BEV ODOM
WELLINGTON – Described as a tile-based relative of the Rummy card game family, sharing core set-collection mechanics while differing significantly in complexity, equipment, and player count, Mahjong has become quite popular in Wellington in a short amount of time. “Mahjong is a game that got its start in China and migrated to the U.S. after the first world war,” explained enthusiast Linda Duke. “I…
