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The game as cards rather than tiles, 152 of them in a wooden box, for small tables and hands that find a full set heavy.
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Description
keyboard_arrow_downA mahjong card set plays the same game with printed cards in place of moulded tiles. The suits, honours and flowers are all there; what disappears is the weight, the wall and the shuffle.
That sounds like a downgrade until you meet the people who buy them. Cards go to a hospital room, a holiday flat, a cruise cabin and a care home. They also go to a player whose hands have stopped enjoying a two kilo set, and who would rather keep playing than stop.
There is no wall to build, so a hand starts immediately and an evening fits into an hour rather than three. Discards stack rather than spread, so the table can be much smaller. Four people play mahjong on a tray table, which is impossible with tiles.
What you lose is the sound and the heft, which for many players is a large part of why they play at all. Cards are a second set, rarely a first.
Most card sets ship in a printed sleeve that splits at the corners within a season, after which the deck lives in a rubber band. A wooden box with a lid keeps the cards square, keeps them dry and keeps them together, which is the whole difficulty with a set of 152 loose objects.
Keep the cards dry and let them breathe if the box has been in a cold car. Do not wash them. A split or bent card should be replaced rather than played, because a marked back in mahjong is a marked back.
A traveller, a small table, or a player who wants the game to stay possible when a full set has become too much to handle.
What's included
keyboard_arrow_downSpecifications
keyboard_arrow_down| Cards | 152 |
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| Card size | 1.2 x 0.9 x 0.5 in |
| Material | Melamine and organic material |
| Box | Wood |
| Weight | 4 kg (8.8 lb) |
| Age | 14 and over |
Shipping & returns
keyboard_arrow_downOrders leave our warehouse within 24 hours on business days, with tracking on every parcel. Standard shipping across the United States takes 3 to 6 business days and is free over $34.99 — $5.90 below that. Express delivery arrives in 2 business days.
Changed your mind? You have 15 days from delivery to send it back, unused and in its original packaging. Once we receive and check the return, the refund goes back to your original payment method.
Perfect for game nights !
The quality honestly surprised me. The tiles feel premium, easy to read, and the antique box looks beautiful on the table. We’ve already used it several times with friends and everyone loved it. Definitely worth it!
Counted by hand
Every set is opened, counted and checked before it leaves us. What the listing says is what lands on your table.
Made to travel
Cases close flat and latch properly. Take the set to a friend's place without leaving half of it behind.
Easy on the eyes
Deep, clean engraving on tiles that read at a glance, under lamplight as well as daylight.
Experience the timeless joy of Mahjong with beautifully crafted sets designed for both play and display.
Whether you’re hosting a casual game night or learning the game for the first time, our collections bring together strategy, fun, and a premium aesthetic that makes every session feel special.
At the beginning of the game, all Mahjong tiles are shuffled face down on the table. Each player then stacks their tiles into a wall. Once the walls are connected together, every player draws their starting hand of tiles.
Players take turns drawing one tile and discarding another. The goal is to slowly build the perfect combination of sequences, pairs, and matching sets while paying attention to the tiles discarded by opponents.
Win the game by completing a full Mahjong hand before the other players. Strategy, observation, and timing are key — every decision can change the outcome of the game and make each round exciting and unique.
More than just a board game, each Mahjong set is a true collector’s piece. From elegant tiles to unique designs and premium finishes, every detail is made to stand out.
Build your own collection, showcase your favorite sets at home, and enjoy products that combine entertainment with beautiful décor.
Discover why hundreds of Mahjong enthusiasts choose The Mahjong Corner for premium quality sets, elegant designs, and unforgettable game nights.
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Cost sits in the piece count and in what holds it together. A playing set is well over a hundred separate objects, each moulded or printed and colour matched to the rest, then packed in something that keeps them in one place. This is 152 cards in a wooden box, and the box is a real part of the price: a printed sleeve splits at the corners within a season, after which the deck lives in a rubber band.
Value on an older set comes from what the tiles are made of, whether the count is complete, and how the case has survived. Bone and bamboo sets in their original box are appraised piece by piece, and a missing flower or a warped drawer moves the figure a long way. A card set is a different object: 152 printed cards meant to be played with and replaced when one bends, not collected.
Warehouse sets are usually complete and usually printed rather than engraved, which suits occasional play well enough. Judge any of them on three things: the count, whether the markings are cut into the piece or laid on top of it, and what holds the whole thing together. This one is 152 cards in a wooden box with a lid, chosen because a deck that stays square keeps getting played.
General and craft retailers stock mahjong seasonally, so what sits on a shelf changes through the year and the count is worth checking in the aisle. The two counts are not interchangeable: 144 tiles for the traditional game, 166 for the American one with its jokers. A card deck sidesteps that question entirely, since 152 cards cover the suits, honours and flowers in the space of a paperback.
