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Mahjong Tournaments Are The New Trivia Night
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Mahjong Tournaments Are The New Trivia Night

Not your Grandma's Tile Game: Cocktails, Playlists and a Whole New Vibe

Jun 09, 2025
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Youth Luck Leisure "Mahjong After Dark" Event. Credit: Tyler Wang

Forget trivia night—Mahjong is the new event that offers a built-in fanbase and a fresh way to fill a room.

Once a staple of older generations, and a pastime closely tied to the Asian community, Mahjong is experiencing a resurgence among younger, more diverse crowds. The tile game—which originated in China around the mid-to-late 19th century—is becoming …

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