Sep 13, 2016 · Hello everyone. I've just bought my first (second-hand but quite new) Riichi Mahjong set and I was wondering if you could help me with this : [imageid=3175963] 1) is it okay to have four "red 5 tiles" ? It looks like I've got a spare "red 5 circle".

Oct 21, 2013 · A normal Mahjong set of Chinese design should have 36 Bamboos (4 each 1-9), 36 Circles (4 each 1-9), 36 Characters (4 each 1-9), 16 Winds (4 each NSEW), 12 Dragons (4 each Red,Green,White), and 8 Flowers (2 sets 1-4, sometimes seasons or other figures). (total 144 tiles). American set adds a number of Joker tiles.

Nov 14, 2007 · The suggestion to go into Chinatown and find a set is my first suggestion as well. I picked up my set (with english characters) in the gift shop in the Chinese cultural center in downtown Calgary. And having english numbers and letters on the set makes it easier to introduce the game to non gamers.

you suggest? the typical Chinese or the American? is there a set that has the tiles for both (and if so, which one)? and i know there are rules for 2 players, but which of the 2p variants do you think works best? thanks!

Jun 14, 2013 · Hello, I am currently researching where to buy a japanese Mah Jong set in Tokyo. The background is that my parents will be in Tokyo in September and would probably be able to get me a set if I give them quite precise directions to a store. The FAQ on

Oct 12, 2009 · I recently acquired a very nice Vietnamese Mahjong set from Yellow Mountain Imports - the ivory (colored) tiles, the lack of western symbols, and the 16 extra tiles identified as "jokers" intrigued me.

Mah-Jongg (Chinese 麻將/麻将 Májiàng [game of the] sparrow) is a traditional Chinese game using illustrated tiles, with game play similarities to rummy. It is a popular gambling game, but wagering real stakes is by no means necessary to have fun playing. The tiles consist of three suits numbering 1-9 (Dots, Numbers or Characters, and Bamboo, the "Ace" of which almost always …

Sep 15, 2008 · I'm currently in Beijing studying abroad, and I was wondering if anyone knows any good places to buy Mahjong sets. Currently I'm located in Hai-Dan district (North West Beijing).

Apr 21, 2021 · Even fewer with, say, a Riichi set. So while you can theoretically homebrew a solution with a mahjong set, it'll 1. be harder to read and understand, 2. require you to craft additional components on top of the tile set.

Feb 17, 2009 · Here are some suggestions for those handymen wishing to build their own mah-jongg table: * The table surface should be no smaller than 31.75" (81cm) square. 33" (84cm) or 34" (86cm) are also good sizes. The smaller size is best if you use small tiles and/or play with fewer tiles (Japanese style, for instance) - the larger size is best if you use larger tiles and/or …