Tile Obsessed.
You know who you are. You rearrange your schedule for game night. You have opinions about tiles. You'd send this page to at least three people right now. This collection is for you.
Shop the CollectionThe game with staying power.
Mahjong has been bringing people to the table for over a century. It's part strategy, part ritual, part excuse to sit with the people you love for three hours without looking at your phone.
At Boyar Gifts, we carry everything from full sets to the smallest tile-shaped soap. Because the best gifts are the ones that say: I know exactly who you are.
"The right set doesn't just sit on a shelf. It becomes the reason people show up."Boyar Gifts, West Village NYC
The Centrepiece
The Mahjong Set
Seven designs. One game that never gets old. These sets are built to be played with, displayed, gifted, and fought over at the table. Pick the design you love most and obsess about it forever.
Pick Your SetEverything else the obsession demands.
For the player who doesn't stop at the set. Candles for the pre-game. A coin purse for the commute. Socks that telegraph exactly where your priorities lie. We have the whole ecosystem.
Mahjong Beaded Coin Purse
Hand-beaded and obsessively detailed. The kind of accessory people stop you to ask about. Carry your tile-obsessed personality everywhere you go.
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Protect the table between rounds. A set of coasters that actually gets the assignment.
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For when the game ends but the personality doesn't. A throw pillow that tells the room everything.
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Light it before the tiles hit the table. Sets the mood without saying a word.
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Strategy, history, and everything in between. For the player who wants to know it all.
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Snacks between rounds are non-negotiable. A hostess gift that actually lands.
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Wear your luck on your feet. A great gift and a better conversation starter.
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Tiny, tile-shaped, genuinely delightful. A great gift for any player at the table.
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A full set built for travel. Because the obsession does not stop just because you left home.
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Whether you're building the perfect set-up, shopping for the mahjong obsessive in your life, or just finally treating yourself, it all starts here.
Shop the Full CollectionEverything you wanted to know about mahjong.
Questions about the game, the gifts, and everything in between.
Mahjong is a tile-based game that originated in China during the Qing dynasty and has been played worldwide for over a century. The most common version played in the United States is American mahjong, which uses 152 tiles and is played with four players. Each player draws and discards tiles to build a winning hand based on a card of combinations that changes annually. The game combines strategy, memory, and a healthy amount of trash talk.
American mahjong uses a standardized card of winning combinations published annually by the National Mah Jongg League and includes joker tiles. Chinese mahjong uses 144 tiles and relies on universal hand patterns rather than a card. The two versions have different rules, tile counts, and strategies, though the core mechanic of drawing, discarding, and building hands is shared. Most sets sold in the US are designed for American play.
A standard American mahjong set includes 152 tiles (including 8 jokers), four racks for holding your tiles, and typically comes in a carrying case. Our Boyar Gifts mahjong sets are full playing sets and come in seven exclusive designs. If you are new to the game, you will also want to pick up a current National Mah Jongg League card separately, as the winning combinations change each year.
One of the best. A mahjong set is the kind of gift that gets used for decades and becomes part of someone's family rituals. For someone who already plays, our accessories collection covers everything from the $30 soap set to the $95 throw pillow. Not sure where to start? The Mahjong Beaded Coin Purse at $45 is our most popular gift item. We ship nationwide from our West Village store in New York City.
Yes. We ship all mahjong sets and accessories nationwide. Orders over $75 qualify for free shipping. You can also visit us in person at our West Village location in New York City if you would like to see the sets before you buy.
Most people can get through a full game of American mahjong within one or two sessions of learning. The basics, drawing and discarding tiles to match combinations on the card, are straightforward. Becoming genuinely good at reading the table and playing strategically takes longer, which is part of why people play for years. Our Mahjong Book is a great starting point for anyone new to the game.
