Mahjong Sets For Sale | Where To Buy Mahjong Sets

Perhaps you saw it in a Chinese movie or perhaps you have seen your neighbors clattering mahjong tiles about on their outdoor patio. However you were introduced, you are now interested in how to play mahjong and where you can buy a mahjong set. Before you begin in your shopping quest, you should first be familiar with what to look for when buying this game.

Mahjong sets for sale online or in stores come in different types. There's an American version and a Chinese version. The American mahjong sets uses joker tiles not found in the traditional Chinese mahjong sets and the American version also offers numbers and letters in the upper corner to help you read the tiles instead of having to memorize the tile's meaning. American mahjong sets usually also provide tile racks not unlike Scrabble racks for you to organize your mahjong hand.

Whether you buy an American or Chinese mahjong set is up to you and what type of mahjong you want to play. With an American set, there's the flexibility to play either by traditional Chinese rules or American rules due to the extra joker tiles. Furthermore, if you do buy a Chinese mahjong set, the likelihood is that there won't be a rule book included because it is taken for granted that the Chinese would know how to play since it is such a common past time.

Another thing you have to look at when buying a mahjong set is to see if you have other accessories included in the set like the mahjong racks and the rule book as mentioned that is common in American sets. You should also check to see if the money chips are available in the set or if you have to buy them on your own. The chips are to pay the player who wins each hand. At the end of the night, you count all the chips of the four participating players for either a payout in real money or just for bragging rights.

Other standard items in a mahjong set include a set of three dice, a wind indicator button, and spare tiles in case you lose some.

Finally, in your search to buy a mahjong set, another thing you have to consider is the size of the tiles you want. There are some travel size mahjong sets which is obviously good if you want to be mobile and take it to the cottage or beach with you for game purposes. However, while these tiles are good for portability, make sure you and your friends have good eyesight to read the tiles. Standard mahjong tiles measure 3cm H x 2.3cm W x 1.5cm Thick.

And there you have a guide in what to look for in buying a mahjong set. You can buy the mahjong sets recommended here. If you're still confused in which set to buy, go with an American set because it includes everything a beginner needs in order to play.

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