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Mahjong Together: Joker Add-On Set

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Expand your Mahjong Together experience — designed especially for families and kids learning American Mahjong.

Playing American Mahjong with kids? This add-on set includes beautifully illustrated Joker tiles that match the whimsical style of Mahjong Together, making it easy to adapt your set for 156-tile American Mahjong play.

Whether you're introducing house rules, customizing your family game night, or inviting a grandparent to teach the version they grew up with, these Jokers bring flexibility—and a little extra flair—to your set.

What’s Included:

  • 8 Joker Tiles — Designed to match the signature Mahjong Together style, made of sustainably sourced wood and non-toxic ink

Use for American Mahjong, house rules, or your own wild tile variations. Only compatible with Mahjong Together.

Perfect for fans of American Mahjong who want a family-friendly set.

⚠️ Please note: This set does NOT include NMJL American Mahjong cards or gameplay instructions. You can find kid-friendly American Mahjong cards on Etsy and other online retailers. Learn more here: https://boandmei.com/blogs/articles/how-to-play-american-mahjong-with-kids

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Orders are processed within 1-3 business days and arrive between 2-8 business days.

Return Policy

All sales are FINAL. We are unable to process returns or exchanges at this time.

Damages and Issues
Please inspect your order upon receipt and contact us immediately if there is anything missing or damaged so that we can make it right. Contact us anytime with concerns or questions at support@boandmei.com.

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Mahjong Together: Joker Add-On Set

Details You'll Love

  • Lightweight Wooden Tiles

    Built for children yet loved by adults, these tiles are light enough for small hands, strong enough for family game nights, and designed to preserve the authentic Mahjong click-clack.

  • Scratch-Resistant Designs

    Printed with child-safe, nontoxic inks and finished to resist scratches, the tiles stay vibrant and easy to read through years of family play. Durable enough for little hands, yet beautiful enough to be cherished across generations.

  • Leveled Gameplay System

    Five levels of play grow with your child, starting from simple matching games to full classic Mahjong.

  • Family-Friendly Storage

    Comes in a premium suitcase-style box with trays, making cleanup simple and travel easy. Includes suede canvas zipper bag for easy quick play.

FAQ

What style of play is Mahjong Together?

Mahjong Together is based on Chinese-style play and is closest to Hong Kong–style mahjong.

Our leveled learning system makes it easy for beginners and kids to start by building simple “chicken hands” (no-points, mixed-set hands) with fewer tiles before gradually adding more tiles and advanced rules.

We offer an add-on Joker tile set to adapt Mahjong Together for American-style play.

Can I play other styles of mahjong (Taiwanese, Singaporean, Riichi, American, etc.) with this set?

Yes! Mahjong is played in many ways across cultures and families. Mahjong Together gives you one simple way to play—but feel free to use your own rules or traditions. Play the way that feels right for your group. As we like to say, "House rules apply!"

Mahjong Together is adaptable, with a complete 144-tile set that works for many styles of mahjong. Our leveled play system teaches the core fundamentals of Chinese-style play, making it easier to transition into different styles over time. For:

  • Taiwanese-style: Follow our leveled play system. When you’re ready for full gameplay, simply add one extra set to form a winning hand of 1 pair + 5 sets (instead of 4).
  • American-style: You’ll need the Joker add-on set. We don’t include instructions for American Mahjong or the NMJL card, but there are many excellent online resources for learning this style.
  • Other Asian styles (Singaporean, Malaysian, Riichi, Vietnamese, etc.): Your set is compatible for simplified mahjong play, and our leveled play gives you the fundamentals you need. Some of these styles use special tiles that we do not currently include. If you’d love to see us offer them in the future, please let us know at support@boandmei.com — your input directly informs our product development!

How many can play?

Our leveled play system works with 2 or more players.

Four players gives you the classic mahjong experience, but playing with 2 or 3 is great for learning, practicing, or enjoying a faster-paced round. You can even team up to bring more players to the table!

Can my 3-year-old really learn mahjong?

Yes — in a way that’s just right for their age. At 3 years old, kids typically know their colors, numbers, and shapes, so we start there. With Mahjong Together, little ones focus on:

  • Getting familiar with the tile designs
  • Practicing matching and sorting
  • Building simple sets with guidance

There’s no pressure to “play the full game” yet — instead, we gently introduce the building blocks of mahjong through playful exploration.

And honestly? Younger kids also just love that the tiles are wooden blocks they can stack, line up, knock down, and build little worlds with. That’s part of the joy — they’re learning without even realizing it.

Starting early also helps children feel connected to a cultural tradition from the very beginning — not as something taught later, but as something naturally woven into play, joy, and family time.

The goal at this age: comfort, curiosity, and connection. The strategy: keep it joyful and hands-on. They'll be confident mahjong players before long.

✨ What Is Mahjong Together?

Mahjong Together is the first kid-friendly, family-ready Mahjong set designed to be enjoyed by ages 3 to 103. It introduces children to a beloved cultural tradition through leveled play—starting with simple tile games for beginners and gradually building up to full classic Mahjong.

With beautifully crafted wooden tiles and a keepsake suitcase box, this set is made to last for generations.

🎲 How It Works

Mahjong Together uses a leveled learning system:

  • Level 1: Simple matching and memory games for young children
  • Level 2–4: Introduces set-building and strategy with progressively more tiles
  • Level 5: Full gameplay, bridging into traditional Mahjong rules

Each level builds on the last, so children and beginners grow with the game—while families enjoy play that works for everyone.

father and daughter playing with cute wooden mahjong tiles

🧠 The Learning Benefits of Mahjong

Mahjong has traditionally been seen as too complex for children—but in reality, it’s one of the best games for building focus, strategy, and cultural awareness. We discovered this firsthand while playing with our 3- and 6-year-olds, Bo and Mei.

By simplifying the rules and adapting the tile designs, we found that Mahjong is a powerful learning tool. Through play, children practice skills that support both cognitive growth and cultural appreciation:

  • Memory & Focus – Matching, recalling, and sequencing tiles help strengthen concentration and memory skills.
  • Math Readiness – Counting tiles, recognizing sets, and building combinations give kids a playful foundation for math concepts.
  • Social-Emotional Growth – Turn-taking, teamwork, and celebrating wins (and losses!) teach resilience, patience, and empathy.
  • Critical Thinking & Strategy – Children learn to recognize patterns, plan moves ahead, and adapt their strategy as the game unfolds.
  • Cultural Learning – Every tile and rule is a chance to talk about the meaning and history of Mahjong, sparking curiosity and pride in cultural heritage.

By introducing Mahjong through leveled play, children build confidence step by step—gaining not only skills, but also a sense of belonging in a tradition that spans generations

💛 Why We Created Mahjong Together

At Bo & Mei, we believe play is one of the most meaningful ways to pass down culture. Mahjong has been a tradition shared across generations for over a century—but for many families, it has felt too complex for children to join in.

For me, this is deeply personal. I never learned Mahjong as a child, but later in life it became a bridge between me and my mother-in-law. We don’t share a language, yet we found a shared rhythm in the tiles. Before long, my daughters, Bo and Mei, grew curious. So we adapted the rules, making them simple enough for even a 3-year-old to join in—and feel proud doing it.

That experience inspired Mahjong Together. Created to nurture cultural appreciation and spark intergenerational play, it’s designed to make learning and playing classic Mahjong joyful and meaningful for kids and adults alike. With leveled play, grandparents, parents, and children can all sit around the same table, learning, laughing, and carrying on a tradition—together.

✨ A Game Night Tradition in the Making

Whether you grew up playing Mahjong or are discovering it for the first time, Mahjong Together makes it easy to start a new tradition in your home. It’s more than a game—it’s a legacy you can share, piece by piece, tile by tile.