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

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.

Mah Jong Quest II  MORE INFO • DOWNLOAD • BUY     Three game modes, including a new Tournament Mode where you can challenge players from around the world, and more than 500 new puzzles.

Mah Jong Quest III  MORE INFO • DOWNLOAD • BUY     Find the balance that bring true happiness by using your Mah Jong skills to solve an ever-more-challenging series of puzzles.

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

American Deluxe Mah Jong Set  BUY NOW  $99.98

This deluxe American Mah Jong set features a high impact ABS case for traveling in style! This set is an American version complete with Jokers, four wooden tile racks, and colorful tiles. Each resin tile measures 1 1/8" by 7/8" by 1/2". The locking case holds everything securely for easy travel and measures 20" by 9" by 4 1/2". An instruction booklet is included.

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.

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".

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.

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.