American Mahjong Tiles Only – 166-Tile Ivory-Style Replacement Set for Mahjong Players

This American Mahjong Tile Replacement Set includes all 166 tiles needed for the American version of Mahjong, offering a crisp, clean, ivory-style aesthetic that pairs easily with most racks, cases, and accessories. Whether you’re refreshing a well-loved set, assembling a custom kit, or upgrading to higher-quality tiles, these engraved melamine tiles deliver durability, clarity, and excellent play feel.

Designed to match the American ruleset, this tile collection includes Dots, Bams, Cracks, Dragons, Winds, Flowers, Jokers, and four spare blanks—giving players full flexibility and compatibility across standard American Mahjong play groups.

The size, weight, and engraved finish help each tile feel satisfying in the hand, and the numbering and suit icons remain easy to read even in large group settings.

What’s Included

• 36 Dots

• 36 Bams

• 36 Cracks

• 12 Dragons

• 16 Winds

• 16 Flowers

• 10 Jokers

• 4 blank spare tiles
  (All tiles follow American Mahjong sizing standards.)

This tile-only set is ideal for players who already own racks, cases, pushers, coins, and other accessories but want to replace or upgrade tile quality without buying an entire kit.

Who This Is For

Perfect for players who enjoy:

• American Mahjong

• Refreshing or upgrading an old set

• Mixing and matching accessories

• Building a custom Mahjong kit

• Durable tiles with clear, readable engravings

What We’ve Been Wondering (And Looking Up) About American Mahjong Tiles

As we explored tile-only replacement sets, we found ourselves asking the same questions many Mahjong players face when comparing and upgrading tiles.

Are American Mahjong tiles different from Chinese Mahjong tiles?

Yes. American Mahjong uses more tiles in total, including Jokers and additional Flowers, which are essential for official American rulesets. Chinese sets are smaller, simpler, and do not use Jokers.

Is tile sizing standard across different brands?

Mostly. American sets tend to stay within a predictable size range, but slight variations exist. These tiles follow the common U.S. standard so they fit most racks comfortably.

Why are there blank tiles?

Spare blanks act as replacements in case players lose tiles or encounter damage. Some groups also use them for custom printings.

Can you use these tiles with any existing Mahjong racks?

Yes. Tile-only sets like this one are designed to work with most rack styles, including acrylic, plastic, and wooden racks.

Why We Love It

We love that tile-only sets let players continue using the cases, racks, and accessories they already enjoy. It’s an affordable, practical upgrade for anyone who plays regularly or wants tiles that feel crisp and solid in the hand.

Conversation Starters While You Play

• American Mahjong sets include Jokers because the U.S. version evolved toward more creative, flexible hand-building.

• Tile engraving helps prevent wear during frequent shuffling, especially in lively playgroups.

• Some Mahjong enthusiasts collect tiles from different decades—styles and symbols have changed a surprising amount.

• Blank tiles used to be hand-painted by players to replace worn pieces.

The American Mahjong Tile Replacement Set is a simple but meaningful upgrade that keeps your game looking sharp and feeling great.