At the Table with HopToi Mahjong

This week on At the Table with HopToi Mahjong, we're sitting down with Gladys Grad, the OG disruptor of American Mahjong!Long before Mahjong became everyone's favorite obsession, Gladys was shaking things up. From organizing massive tournaments and cruises to creating Siamese Mahjong, she's spent decades finding new ways to play the game we love.We talk about her fascinating history in the Mahjong world, her experiences running huge tournaments for the National Mah Jongg League, how Siamese Mahjong came to be, and, of course, her latest creation: Black Dragons!Why do we need another dragon? What's the deal with the stickers? And are we really supposed to put them on our very expensive tiles?Whether you're a longtime player, curious about Siamese Mahjong, or just love a little Mahjong history, Gladys has stories you won't want to miss.Want to learn more about Siamese Mahjong or find Gladys?Visit mahjongg.org for Siamese Mahjong rules, cards, resources, and more.Follow At the Table with HopToi Mahjong for more conversations, Mahjong opinions, and a little table talk.

This week at the table, we’re getting into the Black Dragon controversy. We’re also asking where the heck all the tiles we ordered are and wondering if everyone is getting filler or if something else is going on.Then Aaron Rodgers enters the chat. We get into the kiss-and-tell chatter and why we think a man who kisses and tells is decidedly un-chic. Susan couldn’t chat with us this week, so unfortunately no one at the table could explain exactly what he’s famous for in the sports world.Missing tiles, filler, kiss-and-telling, and entirely too many opinions. Just another day at the table.

The Mahjong table has entered its accessory era. 😂This week, we’re talking dice dishes, Joker Jail, and why Mahjong mats are suddenly the thing everyone needs on their table. Cathy also shares the story behind her incredible antique Mahjong set she found in California, and of course, we get into the things that make Mahjong tables just a little more fun, fabulous, and personal.Because apparently, playing Mahjong isn’t enough. We also need the perfect accessories.Pull up a chair and join us at the table!

We’re talking about one of our favorite things: MAHJONG TILES, RACKS, MATS. From vintage beauties and hand-painted sets to quirky designs and tiles with a story, we’re sharing all the sets we love, the ones we’re dying to get our hands on, and what makes a set truly special. Consider this your permission to have a serious tile obsession.

We have a mystery guest at the table, and he’s here to make the case for why more men should be playing American Mahjong. He went from self-proclaimed Mahjong Widow to what he calls North America’s Best Male-Jong Player. 😂We get his take on why guys should play, what he’s learned from the ladies, and whether he can actually back up those Male-Jong credentials. Plus, he answers our completely unqualified, totally random “Dr. Questions” and somehow survives the experience.It’s Mahjong, men, questionable medical advice, and a whole lot of laughs.