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Something Blue | American Mahjong Tiles Set

Something Blue | American Mahjong Tiles Set

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Something Blue American Mahjong Tiles Set | 160 Pearl Acrylic Tiles

Something old, something new, something borrowed — and now, something to shuffle. Something Blue is a garden-wedding mahjong set: pearlescent pearl-white acrylic backs, china-blue illustrations, and a whole spring ceremony hidden in the suits. A white dove carrying an olive branch. Garden gates framed in roses. Bridal bouquets tied with blue ribbon. And every joker crowned with a single word — JOY.

💍 Fine-China Doves & Laurel

The one bam is a white dove mid-flight with an olive branch — peace, at the top of the run. The rest of the bams are olive and laurel branches dotted with blue berries, drawn like botanical plates. Dots are china-blue star medallions over laurel wreaths, the kind of pattern you’d expect on a wedding registry teacup — crisp navy on white, always easy to read.

🛖 Craks in Formal Script

The craks use the formal Chinese numerals — from 壹 to 玠 — set inside garden archways of climbing roses and greenery, with the classic 萬 beneath each. It’s the most lettered, ceremonial suit we’ve ever drawn, and it keeps every character instantly familiar for NMJL play.

🛗 Gates, Gems & Gardens

The winds are four garden gates — rose arches and stone doorways opening onto painted skies — lettered E, S, W and N. Dragons get the keepsakes: a ruby gem for R, a tree of life medallion for G, and a pearl set in a compass rose for SOAP. The joker is a floral wreath bearing the word JOY — ten little blessings, one in every hand.

👜 Four Bridal Bouquets

The flower and season tiles are bouquets tied with blue satin ribbon — wheat and wildflowers, grapes and vine, white lilies and lily of the valley. Each one is the bouquet at a different table. Combined with the pearl backs, this is the set you register for.

🌻 Pearlescent Backs, Layered Edge

Every tile’s back is pearl-white acrylic with a soft mother-of-pearl swirl, and the layered edge shows a slim stripe of sky blue, spring green and cream. Polished, weighted and satisfying to shuffle — pretty enough to leave on the table, tough enough to leave in the bag.

📖 Complete 160-Tile NMJL Configuration

Fully playable American mahjong straight out of the box — 108 suited tiles, 16 winds, 12 dragons, 8 flowers and seasons, 10 jokers and 6 blanks, the standard 160-tile count for NMJL play. Every set ships with a carry bag and 4 rule cards.

What’s in the Box?

  • 160 pearl acrylic tiles
    • 1–9 Bams, Cracks and Dots (4 of each) = 108
    • North, East, West, South Winds (4 of each) = 16
    • Red, Green and White Dragons (4 of each) = 12
    • Flowers & Seasons = 8
    • Jokers = 10
    • Blanks = 6
  • Tile size: 1.44" H × 0.98" W × 0.59" D
  • Included: carry bag + 4 rule cards

Note: tile racks, pushers and the playing mat pictured are not included.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing Your Set
Every USA Mahjong set includes 160 tiles: 36 each of Dots, Bams and Craks, 16 Winds, 12 Dragons, 8 Flowers, 10 Jokers and 6 Blanks. American mahjong is played with 152 tiles under NMJL rules, so your set includes extra jokers and spare blanks — you are covered even if a tile gets lost over the years.
Yes. Every set is designed specifically for American mahjong as governed by the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL), including the jokers and flowers the game requires. Pair your set with the current year's NMJL card and you are ready to play.
Melamine is the classic material experienced players know: dense, matte and weighty, with the traditional tile clack. Melamine sets start at $99.90. Acrylic is the premium option: glossy and jewel-like, with vivid color and crisp engraving, priced $149–$229. Both are fully NMJL compliant.
Standard American tournament size. Depending on the design, individual tiles measure approximately 0.91 to 0.98 inches wide, 0.59 inches deep and 1.26 to 1.42 inches high. Exact dimensions are listed on each product page.
Every set includes the 160 tiles, a matching carry bag and four official American mahjong rule cards. Acrylic racks with pushers are sold separately at $7 each, and a travel rack-and-bag kit is available for $39.90 — so you can mix and match exactly what you need.
Both, depending on the design. Engraved designs are carved into the tile and hand-filled with color; printed designs are embedded and sealed into the tile surface. Either way, the artwork resists scratching and fading through years of shuffling.
A melamine set at $99.90 is a friendly starting point — same 160 tiles, same playability. If it is a gift or you know you will play weekly, choose an acrylic design you love. Either way, your set includes four rule cards, and our free guides and practice game will have you playing within days.
Any acrylic design from our Luxury Mahjong Set collection — premium feel, and every set ships gift-ready with a carry bag and four rule cards. Not sure which design they will love? A gift card lets them choose.
Ordering & Payment
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Contact us as soon as possible at support@usa-mahjong.com. If your order has not shipped yet, we will do our best to accommodate your request. Orders that have already shipped can be handled through our return process.
Shipping
Orders are processed within 5–7 business days, then standard shipping takes an estimated 10–15 business days anywhere in the United States. A tracking number is emailed once your order ships; please allow 24–48 hours for tracking to update.
We currently ship to all 50 US states, including Alaska, Hawaii and US territories. If you are located outside the US, email support@usa-mahjong.com and we will see what we can arrange.
Shipping is calculated by product weight and shown at checkout before you pay — no surprises.
Returns
You may return a new, unused set in its original packaging within 14 days of delivery. Email support@usa-mahjong.com with your order number to start. Approved returns are mailed to a US local charity address, so you never ship anything overseas. Quality-related returns are covered with a prepaid label; non-quality returns carry a 30% processing fee. Personalized items and gift cards cannot be returned.
Every set is inspected before shipping, but if yours arrives damaged, email photos to support@usa-mahjong.com within 14 days of delivery. Quality-related issues are covered with a prepaid return label and a refund or replacement.
We do not offer exchanges. If you would like a different design, return the original set within 14 days of delivery and place a new order.
Gifting
One of the best. Mahjong is having a major moment — it is the centerpiece of game nights, book clubs and family gatherings. A beautifully designed set gets used for years, and every USA Mahjong set ships gift-ready with a carry bag and four rule cards.
Yes. USA Mahjong gift cards are delivered by email and never expire — the safest choice when you are not sure which design they will love. Contact us if you would like help choosing a denomination.
Wholesale
Yes. We partner with retailers, game shops, gift stores and distributors. Wholesale pricing applies to orders of 5 sets or more.
Email your company details — business name, address, contact information, resale certificate and estimated monthly volume — to wholesale@usa-mahjong.com. We review every application within 2–3 business days.
Still have questions? Email support@usa-mahjong.com — we get back to you within 1 business day.