Mahjong Guides

October 21, 2026 What You Need to Play American Mahjong: A Beginner's Checklist Starting American mahjong? Here is everything you need for the table, what each item does, and what you can add later.
October 21, 2026 Mahjong Gift Ideas for Every Player and Budget From tile keychains to full sets: mahjong gift ideas at every price, and a few questions to ask so the gift fits the player's tiles and...
October 21, 2026 Travel Mahjong Set vs Regular Set: Which Should You Buy? Travel and mini mahjong sets are smaller and lighter; regular sets are easier to read and handle. How they compare on tile size, racks and cases,...
October 21, 2026 American vs Chinese Mahjong Sets: What Is the Difference? American sets have 152 tiles including jokers; Chinese sets have 144 and none. The differences in tiles, racks and play, and how to make sure you...
October 21, 2026 Mahjong Mat Size Guide: What Size Mat Do You Need? How to pick the right mahjong mat for your table: common sizes, how to measure, neoprene vs rubber, and which extras are worth having.
October 21, 2026 Mahjong Rack Sizes: How to Choose Racks and Pushers for Your Tiles 17, 18 or 20 inches? A simple measuring rule for choosing mahjong racks that fit your tiles, plus how pushers work and how magnetic, wooden and...
October 21, 2026 How Many Tiles Are in an American Mahjong Set? An American mahjong set has 152 tiles. Here is what every tile is, how the suits, winds, dragons, flowers and jokers add up, and why many...