Saturday, September 10, 2016

Mahjong Tile Sizes


Size
Height (mm)
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Large
39
30
23
Standard (A1)
37
28
22
Standard (A2)
35
26
20
Standard (A3)
31
23
19
Mini
20
14
11
American
30
21/22
13/14
Japanese
25
18
16


Large
Generally for those who has bigger hands or prefers to play larger tile sizes.
Tiles are bigger than standard sizes and are a handful.

Standard (A1)
This is the standard tile size for playing Mahjong.
Most popular amongst Asians.













Standard (A2)
Slightly smaller than standard size A1.
Generally more popular with Asian females.

Standard (A3)
Generally for kids

Mini
Good for travelling.



















American
American tiles are smaller and thinner.
Tiles are played on racks similar to the game Scrabble. 





















Japanese
Japanese tiles are thicker and more squarish.
Tiles are not easily toppled like the standard tiles.








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