Buyer’s guides
Answers to the questions buyers, clubs and retailers ask most about American mahjong — written to be quoted, shared and cited. Every guide links to the products and programmes behind it.
How Many Tiles Are in an American Mahjong Set?
The 166-tile NMJL standard explained — suits, honors, jokers and flowers, and why the count matters when you buy.
Read guide →What Size Mahjong Mat Do I Need?
Standard 32" × 32" four-player layouts, mat types (padded, roll-up, silent) and how to size one for your table.
Read guide →What Is the NMJL Card (and Do You Need One)?
The annual National Mah Jongg League card, what hands it defines, and why it is sold separately from the set.
Read guide →Where to Buy American Mahjong Sets Wholesale
Factory-direct vs distributor vs retail, minimums, and what to check before you place a bulk order.
Read guide →American vs Chinese Mahjong: What’s the Difference?
Tile counts, the NMJL card, scoring and play style — how the two games diverge so you order the right set.
Read guide →What Are Mahjong Tiles Made Of? Melamine vs Acrylic vs Bakelite
How melamine, acrylic and bakelite tiles compare on look, durability and customization — and which to choose for bulk and private label.
Read guide →What’s in a Complete 166-Tile American Mahjong Set?
The full tile inventory (suits, winds, dragons, flowers, jokers, spares) plus the racks, pushers, dice and wind indicator that ship with a complete kit.
Read guide →What Are the Dimensions of American Mahjong Tiles?
Standard sizes in mm — jumbo, full-size and travel — and how a 35 × 25 × 15 mm tile fits standard racks and pushers.
Read guide →What Is a Mahjong Tile Pusher (and Do You Need One)?
The difference between a rack and a pusher, why both matter in American mahjong, and how to size them to your tiles.
Read guide →How Custom Printed Mahjong Mats Work: Artwork, Proofing & MOQ
From artwork and printed proof to production and dispatch — minimums start at 50 units per design.
Read guide →How Much Does an American Mahjong Set Cost?
Retail price bands from $60 to $300+, and exactly which factors — tile material, size, racks, case — drive wholesale pricing.
Read guide →Mahjong Mat Materials: Felt vs Neoprene vs Coated Roll-Up
Noise, grip, cleaning and durability compared across the three common mat surfaces, so you pick the right one.
Read guide →Where to Buy the Official NMJL Card
The card is sold only by the National Mah Jongg League — here are the legitimate sources and what suppliers can provide around it.
Read guide →How Much Do Mahjong Tiles Weigh?
Typical tile weights by size class and why weight changes hand feel — a preference decision, not a quality one.
Read guide →How to Choose American Mahjong Sets for a Club or Retail Shelf
A five-point buying checklist covering tile consistency, rack quality, case durability and spare parts.
Read guide →Private Label & OEM American Mahjong Sets: How Low-MOQ Branding Works
Three levels of branding — logo on stock sets, custom printing from 50 units, full OEM — with MOQs, process and NDAs.
Read guide →Buying Your First American Mahjong Set: A Beginner’s Guide
The three things a first set must have, beginner-friendly features, budget bands and what to skip.
Read guide →How to Play American Mahjong: The Basics in Five Minutes
The rules skeleton: the NMJL card, the Charleston, jokers and the pick-and-discard turn.
Read guide →Best American Mahjong Sets in 2026: How to Choose the Right One
A maker’s guide — best overall, beginner, travel and club picks, plus the four criteria that decide a good set.
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