However, the most widespread theory is that it was invented by "Eunuch Sanbao" Zheng He of the Great Ming Dynasty during his voyages.
During long voyages, it was easy to get bored on the vast, boundless ocean. Gathering a few people for a game of mahjong was an absolute delight, a perfect way to pass the lonely, tedious days.
The eunuch Zheng He once led a fleet across the South Sea and discovered archipelagos that his ancestors had once governed.
When Zheng He crossed the South Sea on his seven voyages, the surrounding lands were still inhabited by savages in tribal societies that had yet to even establish kingdoms.
But don't underestimate these savages. Even without a nation, they could still jump and screech all over the place, chattering away like wild monkeys.
However, the Divine Ling Empire had no eunuch named Zheng He, nor had anyone ever seen a leisure activity like mahjong.
