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sandy
Community Manager
Aug 27, 2026 8:04 PM UTC

Are you caught up in the mahjongg craze?

Mahjongg seems to be everywhere lately—from online games to local groups getting together to play.

 

Are you already a fan, just learning, or wondering what all the excitement is about? Do you prefer playing online or around a table with friends?

 

Share how you got started, your favorite way to play, or your best advice for someone who wants to learn!

36 replies

WonderOne
Sep 15, 2026 6:08 PM UTC

Which Mahjong game is your favorite?

KelliM660913
Contributor ⭐
Sep 15, 2026 8:50 AM UTC

Addicting!!

WonderOne
Sep 11, 2026 7:59 PM UTC

I first saw the Mahjongg game on AARP.  I also see other people playing the game at the local library on certain days.  

Contributor ⭐
Sep 9, 2026 10:43 PM UTC

Three years ago my friend asked me to learn at our Senior Center. Three volunteers helped us for the first few months. I always wanted to learn to play so I was thrilled. We play every Tuesday at our SC. Our library also sponsors game space and kits. Check out your libraries, senior centers and community centers. 

 

 

 

Contributor ⭐
Sep 5, 2026 7:18 PM UTC

I thought this was too hard to learn and only for people who knew what they were doing, very clique oriented.  It isn’t.  I was hooked the minute I started.  Advice-just try it. You aren’t playing against anyone, so no one to judge.  

SereneSeagull
Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
Sep 5, 2026 10:38 PM UTC

I agree ​@SharonT665155 . It’s also very good for eye-hand coordination, as well as memory recall.  

~~ Per Jimmy Buffett ❤️ Bubbles Up!
Contributor ⭐
Sep 5, 2026 1:08 AM UTC

I went on line to play Mahjong and was hooked.  Good on using your brain where things go.

WonderOne
Sep 18, 2026 5:01 AM UTC

Yes, keeping your brain active is always a good thing.

Contributor ⭐
Sep 2, 2026 2:14 PM UTC

My neighbor invited me to play, and I found it interesting

sandy
sandyAuthor
Community Manager
Sep 2, 2026 3:24 PM UTC

​@MargaretH923938, what a great way to get started! Are you still playing with your neighbor, or have you tried playing online too? If you’d like to practice, AARP Games has a whole collection of Mahjongg games you can try. Which version of Mahjongg are you learning?

Contributor ⭐
Sep 2, 2026 3:32 AM UTC

It’s more challenging 

sandy
sandyAuthor
Community Manager
Sep 2, 2026 3:25 PM UTC

​@j312596p, it definitely can be challenging! Is that what keeps you coming back, or are you still getting the hang of it? If you enjoy playing online, AARP Games has several Mahjongg games to choose from. Do you have a favorite yet?