Reasons Why American Mahjong is Having “a Moment” in Greensboro

Mahjong has been around for hundreds of years and American Mahjong is in its 89th year, so why does it feel like it's never been more popular?

It’s no coincidence that mahjong is gaining in popularity in a time when the world is barreling faster and faster towards AI and automation. Screen addiction is at an all-time high and attention spans are dwindling as a result. Only a few years out of the isolation of the pandemic, it can feel easier to stay home and scroll than find any sort of community.

Enter mahjong.