Dots, Craks, Bams

All across the Emerald Coast, a familiar sound is catching on. It’s the rhythmic click of mahjong tiles heard around kitchen tables, in community centers, and at restaurants or beachside venues. Once dismissed as a pastime for grandmothers, mahjong has reemerged as a vibrant cultural phenomenon, drawing in players of all ages. Mahjong (also spelled mahjongg or mah jongg) originated...