Few games may be as addictive as mah-jongg, whose players range from university students to salarymen and tend to go at it all night, often for money.
Part of mah-jongg's popularity is due, somewhat like bridge, to its combination of strategy and luck. Many "manga" comic books feature mah-jongg, and software companies cater to the craze with games.
How is mah-jongg played?
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