As a Chicago-born storyteller with roots in Afro-Irish heritage, I’ve spent years decoding the quiet rhythm behind mahjong’s golden reels—not as luck, but as a ritual. In this piece, I share how RTP, wild symbols, and free spins form an emotional architecture of patience. This isn’t gambling—it’s a meditation in motion. If you’ve ever waited for that one perfect line to light up at 2 AM, you know exactly what I mean.