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I had an article forwarded to me from The Daily Mail, on 1st January 2026, about the health benefits of Mahjong!
Health experts are hailing an ancient Chinese game beloved by celebrities for its brain-boosting powers against dementia. Mahjong roughly translated to “sparrow” in Chinese, a name that may refer to the clicking sound the tiles make when shuffled, like bird chatter. It has been played for more than 150 years, since its creation in China during the mid to late’s It helps with memory, focus and problem-solving. It states Mahjong could be more beneficial than other games, especially ones played solo such as solitaire and Sudoku, as there is a strong social aspect to it. Mahjong stands out because it mixes thinking and socialising. You need to remember patterns, plan moves, and interact with others all at the same time. – Goodness, doesn’t that make us sound clever and I thought I was just having fun!
A new hand we have adopted from some of our new members is Pot Pourri – a pung in any suit, a chow in any suit, a triple knitting set, a mixed chow and a knitting pair.
We just play for fun and it certainly isn’t as difficult as the Daily Mail article makes it sound! So come and join us.