Yellow Mountain Imports Emerald Classic Chinese Mahjong Set

Checked and updated October 31, 2026

Not for American

No jokers. This is a Chinese set.

Chinese (not American) set

A Chinese set, listed here as an example of what not to buy for American mahjong. The retailer says it is not compatible with American rules: there are no jokers and most tiles have Chinese characters only.

Specs

Price$169.99, checked 2026-10-31
AvailabilityBackordered on 2026-10-31
Total tiles148
Tile size1.3 × 1 × 0.7 in
MaterialTranslucent green acrylic
Weight9.9 lb
RacksNot included
Numbers and letters on tilesOnly on flower tiles
Sold byYellow Mountain Imports

What is in the box

  • 148 tiles
  • Wooden case
  • 3 dice
  • Wind indicator
  • Scoring sticks

Tile count against a standard game

TilesIn this setA standard game uses
Suit tiles (dots, bams, craks)108108
Winds1616
Dragons1212
Flowers88
Jokers08
Blanks (spares)40

Before you buy

We have not tested this set by hand yet. The details above come from the seller's product page, checked on 2026-10-31. Prices and stock change, so confirm there before ordering.

Common questions

Can you play American mahjong with the Yellow Mountain Imports Emerald Classic Chinese Mahjong Set?

Not as it comes. No jokers. This is a Chinese set.

How many tiles are in the Yellow Mountain Imports Emerald Classic Chinese Mahjong Set?

148 tiles: 108 suit tiles, 16 winds, 12 dragons, 8 flowers, 0 jokers and 4 blanks.

Does the Yellow Mountain Imports Emerald Classic Chinese Mahjong Set come with racks?

No. Racks are sold separately, so budget for four racks with pushers.

How big are the tiles?

1.3 × 1 × 0.7 in, according to the seller. Standard American tiles are about 1.2 inches tall.

How much does the Yellow Mountain Imports Emerald Classic Chinese Mahjong Set cost?

$169.99 at Yellow Mountain Imports when we checked on October 31, 2026. Prices change, so check the seller.

What is in the box?

148 tiles, Wooden case, 3 dice, Wind indicator, Scoring sticks.

How much does it weigh?

9.9 lb, according to the seller.

Compare all sets