Carol DM
Have you ever played the free online game called Mahjong? My son used to play several different ones a lot. I started playing years ago and enjoy the diversion. Especially when I cannot get logged into this site! The one pictured is one of my favorites. Not a lot of thinking involved. Just match the tiles. You should try the free game. This is the only online game I play.
Click here to see what games you have to choose from: Mahjong Games.
©CarolDM2018 Photo taken from my computer screen.
Throughout China’s history, there were several games similar to modern mahjong. Ya Pei, a game that originated in the Sung Dynasty (960-1279 AD), used wood and ivory cards similar to today’s mahjong tiles. Another game, Ma Tiae, from the Ming Dynasty, built on Ya Pei and is even closer to modern mahjong. After centuries of evolving game strategies, it is believed that the game we now know as mahjong was created in the late 19th century, however, there is still some debate on who is responsible for its creation. One legend suggests that it was a Chinese nobleman in Shanghai, and another implies it was Chinese army officers during the Taiping Rebellion.
An American named Joseph Babcock is believed responsible for bringing the game to the United States in 1920 after picking it up in China, where he worked for an oil company. The popularity of the game in the United States grew rapidly. Babcock published a set of rules and several companies, such as Milton Bradley and Parker Brothers, created game sets. The craze spread around the country but was most popular in New York City where the National Mah Jongg League was eventually created.
As mahjong became more popular in the United States and around the world, its practice was discouraged in its birthplace of China. Chinese government officials only wanted elite citizens playing the game because they feared that peasants might develop their mental capacities through playing. After the Communist Revolution of the late 1940s, Chairman Mao outlawed mahjong, claiming it was a capitalist game because players would sometimes gamble on the outcome. Prohibition of the game in China was lifted in 1985, and it has rebounded in popularity. One of the reasons mahjong is so popular in China is because of the symbolism in different elements of the game.
I am continuing with the 365 Photos Challenge and I am now on Day 113.
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I haven’t played this game for a long time, but it is lots of fun, and good for helping the memory stay sharp.
There are many to choose from LaJenna. I found a puzzle game yesterday and it was fun, something different to do. Yes it is brain food!
Mahjong is one of the few computer games I love.
Me too my friend, it is easy peasy and has relaxing music as well.
Wow! I just love it.
Thanks, there are many varieties to choose from.
It’s an interesting game, I’veplayed it online.
Thanks Ellie, I play it when I need to chill! 🙂
i play both American Mahjong and the online matching Mahjong games. Online is addicting. the real game is pretty hard (and not always relaxing)
congrats on being #1 on virily! i have abandoned Facebook for a few reasons. missing being in touch with you and some of the more active Virily writers on the Virily FB group. Lisa
So good to see you!!! And thank you for the compliment. Have a great day. 🙂
I love this game. Its so much fun.
Me too Kim, it is easy peasy on the brain. 🙂 Good to see you.
I tried playing it once but I didn’t understand anything. Therefore, I decided let’s play Mario or cricket. Even better would be to watch T.V. . Lol.
It is very easy, you just match two tiles that are the same, click on them nd they disappear, keep doing it until the board is clear.
I strategy game fascinate me……
Yes, thank you for commenting.
I’ve played before, but not too often…my 4 year old son loves these games too!
Great history on the game as well!
Yes, they are great for all ages Courtney.
I like mahjong games. There is an intrigue in opening up the top tiles. And collect the same.
They are fun and takes your mind off the world for a few mintues.