Jul 2, 2026 · 36 min · 11 segments
Four women played 48 straight hours of Mahjong to smash a Guinness World Record—and Jenn and Cathy were there to see it happen. From Russian record‑setters and “gentling” difficult players to…
Jennifer HohmanHost
Cathy HerringtonHost
But now they're wanting to go 48 hours because they hear that some people are conspiring to beat their record.
It's about celebrating the Mahjong community, which has been a huge explosion in the last few years.
We watch them go up and down emotionally while in a spotlight on camera in front of hundreds of people, hopefully thousands.
But we know this game has brought friendships and laughter and connection to so many people around the world.
And we've been here all week, and we've slept twice while these ladies have continued to play Mahjong.
So Nancy DeZuter, she founded Cane Bay Mahjong in Somerville, South Carolina, which is where we are.
She's an instructor, a tournament director, and a president of what's called the Four Seasons Mahjong Club.
But now they're wanting to go 48 hours because they hear that some people are conspiring to beat their record.
It's about celebrating the Mahjong community, which has been a huge explosion in the last few years.
We watch them go up and down emotionally while in a spotlight on camera in front of hundreds of people, hopefully thousands.
But we know this game has brought friendships and laughter and connection to so many people around the world.
And we've been here all week, and we've slept twice while these ladies have continued to play Mahjong.
So Nancy DeZuter, she founded Cane Bay Mahjong in Somerville, South Carolina, which is where we are.
She's an instructor, a tournament director, and a president of what's called the Four Seasons Mahjong Club.
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