Mah Jongg: A Chinese game of Skill and Strategy

Imported to the U.S. from China in the 1920s, the game of mah jongg (from 500 B.C.) became popular with women and now has regained popularity. Join this entertaining course to learn the strategies and skills of this fascinating puzzle game.

Barkalow grew up watching her mother play. She teaches students the names and appearances of the tiles, the three suits of cracks, bams and dots, in addition to the tiles representing forces and aspects of nature: winds, dragons and flowers.