The popularity of mahjong, the 19th century Chinese tabletop game, has exploded in recent years. Spots have been popping up around the country and the game is gaining popularity with younger players . While the largest clubs in the country are in New York and San Francisco , one of Philly’s popular clubs stands apart from the rest by having its own space now.

Philly Mah-Jawn Mahjong Club moved into its new clubhouse space on the second floor of the Corn Exchange Building in Old City in March, with a grand opening planned for Aug. 8 and 9 after it’s fully set up.

“To say that this is a clubhouse is really true, because … the goal is just to give everyone a space to play,” said Mike Lee, the president of the club.

Philly Mah-Jawn Mahjong Club’s new clubhouse in Old City, with the

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