Mah Jongg is a Chinese game played with 144 tiles -- small rectangular blocks of wood or ivory with a face showing various characters and designs. There are 108 suit tiles (bamboo, circles, and characters), 28 honor titles (winds and dragons), and 8 flower tiles. Some sample tiles are shown below:

( These are taken from the excellent Pretty Good MahJongg )

The game is known under a large number of alternate names, including Mah Jong, Ma Chiao, Mo Tsiah, Ma Chiang, Ma Cheuk, Ma Jong, Man Chu, Mah Diao, Ma Chong, Mah Chong, Pung Chow, Ching Chong, Kong Chow, Mah Deuck, Mah Cheuk, Ma Chiang, Pe Ling, Lung Chan, Mah Lowe, Baak Ling, and more.

The game (at least in computer versions), is played in two primary ways: traditional and solitaire. The traditional game is played with four players, while the solitaire game is played with one, and consists entirely of matching tiles from various layouts.

The Most Popular Mah Jongg Games

Luxor Mah Jong  MORE INFO • DOWNLOAD • BUY     Unlock the mysterious chambers that house the hidden treasures of Ancient Egypt! Work your way from a lowly farm hand to the Pharaoh of all Egypt!

Mahjong Medley  MORE INFO • DOWNLOAD • BUY     Choose from over 300 layouts, all distinctly original, and range from super easy to extremely challenging.

Mah Jong Quest  MORE INFO • DOWNLOAD • BUY     This epic tale of tile matching has hundreds of layouts, three styles of play, and delivers a true cinematic gaming experience.

Mahjong Towers II  MORE INFO • DOWNLOAD • BUY     Over 500 awesome layouts and 400 animated tile sets in this award-winning Mahjong solitaire game.

Pretty Good MahJongg  MORE INFO • DOWNLOAD • BUY     Play the classic MahJongg solitaire tile matching game and original MahJongg solitaire tile games found nowhere else. Games include MahJongg Spider, MahJongg FreeCell, MahJongg Gaps, and the Pyramid of Wild Dragons.

Mah Jongg Products

Mah Jongg Set With Pink Aluminum Case  BUY NOW  $99.99

This is a complete Mah Jong game set with everything you need to play. The set is stored in a durable pink aluminum latching case with handle that measures approximately 20 1/2" x 10" x 4". This set comes with white and burgundy colored tiles (166 tiles including 4 blanks and 2 jokers), 4 racks, 3 dice, 1 bag of chips, 1 bidder, and an instruction booklet.

This is a complete Mah Jong game set with everything you need to play. The set is stored in a durable sky blue aluminum latching case with handle that measures approximately 20 1/2" x 10" x 4". This set comes with white and burgundy colored tiles (166 tiles including 4 blanks and 2 jokers), 4 racks, 3 dice, 1 bag of chips, 1 bidder, and an instruction booklet.

This deluxe Mah Jongg set features an elegant green fabric case with handmade trays. This set is an American version complete with Jokers, four wooden tile racks, and tiles that are made of bone and bamboo. Each tile features a bone face that is dovetailed into a bamboo backing and measures 1" by 3/4" by 1/2". The fabric case holds everything but the wooden tile racks for easy storage or travel, and measures 12 1/4" by 7 1/2" by 2". Instructions are included.

This travel American Mah Jong set features a molded fabric case with zipper for traveling in style! This set is an American version complete with Jokers, four colored plastic tile racks, dice, chips and tiles. Each resin tile measures 1 1/8" by 7/8" by 1/8" (thinner than normal). The case holds everything securely for easy travel and measures 19" by 4" by 3". An instruction booklet is included.

Looking for a new game to challenge your brain and capture your heart? This compact, American version of Mah-Jong includes dice, chips, 166 playing tiles, four racks, and instructions for four beginners or advanced players.

This travel version of Mah-Jongg includes dice, chips, 166 tiles, and instructions for the American version of the classic. A challenging game for four players with the desire to connect to an ancient culture. Closed case measures 11" x 5-1/2" x 2-1/2".

Opening the latches of the 21.5" x 8.75" x 3.5" imitation alligator skin case, you will see the Western Mahjong Set's padded interior and accessories (3 dice, 1 batter, 1 bag of money, 4 racks, and a set of tiles), which are all crafted out of the finest materials available. Includes standard white/blue tiles.

If you love Mah-Jongg, you'll want to treat yourself to this superb set! This deluxe American version includes dice, chips, 164 non-fading tiles, four racks, and complete instructions. The incredibly durable, padded suitcase measures 20" x 9" x 4-1/2" and comes with two keys. Are you up to the supreme challenge?

Compact and visually sharp, this Travel Mah Jong Game will be just right for both beginners or advanced players with its sturdy tiles, wood tile racks, and snap-enclosure carrying case. This millennia-old game of skill, wit, and fortune will now be yours to enjoy wherever the four winds may carry you. Includes 4 wood tile racks, 164 tiles, dice, chips, and instruction booklet. Case measures 9" x 7" x 1.5". Tiles measure approximately 1" x 1". For 4 players.

Travel Mahjong comes with everything you need to play this popular game. This travel set comes with narrow cards made of 100% plastic for durability instead of the traditional Mahjong tiles. Contents of Travel Mahjong: 100% plastic Mahjong cards, 3 dice, Wind direction bettor die.

Bam! Dot! Crack! The ancient game of Mah-Jongg has been played by the Chinese since the time of Confucius, yet is beloved by thousands of Jewish-American women. How did this happen? MAH-JONGG: THE TILES THAT BIND is a light-hearted yet deeply moving portrait of the Asian- and Jewish-American women who play this centuries-old game. It explores the shared experiences of the players and their families, and chronicles the very social aspect of the game - food, camaraderie, gossip, and most importantly, the life-long bonds that form between its players. Along the way, the game proves again and again to be a bridge connecting seemingly unlike individuals, spanning generations, continents and cultures. The video won Second Prize at FilmFest New Haven, Second Place in the AFI Visions of U.S. Video Competition, and a Juror's Choice Award in the Berkeley Video Competition, and has played at film festivals around the world.