THE MAHJONG LINE Not your mama's mahjong! We don’t take ourselves too seriously. But we do our Mahjong. We honor the heritage but like a bit of edge. We’re rethinking what Mahjong looks like with original artwork and a color explosion on hand-painted tiles, elevating your game to a new level of giddiness.
HOW TO PLAY MAHJONG Our stylish tiles are not just for the seasoned Mahjong player, they are for everyone! So we have put together a series of videos on how to play mahjong!
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EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN “HOUSE RULES” BUT OURS ARE THESE: Keep the game moving at a nice clip, but no harm in pausing for a sensational, must-hear story. Say the tile name clearly when discarding. Stack your second left. Be polite and playful in equal measure. Don’t pick up for a concealed line or you’ll receive an * next to your Mahjong*. If cocktails are served, disregard all the above rules and have at it.
The only criticisms I have are #1 The tiles are wrong. The tiles from the chinese sets have a meaning in chinese culture. You can't change what the tiles look like. But you can change the font or make the tiles look very similar with the shape and the pattern. This leads me to #2. You just can't reinvent mahjong. Mahjong originated in China around a few hundred years ago. Not America. Who couldif known that this "respectful refresh" turned out to be very bad. Please respect mahjong and culture. 3/10
East does not deal out the tiles to the other players according to the official National Mah Jongg League rules. Each player takes their own tiles in the deal.
The hand gestures in this video are infuriating and the glitter pour at the end is nonsensical. The tiles look like something out of a Claire’s store. What a slap in the face of the mahjong community as well as Chinese culture
violence against asian americans at an all time high and you guys don't say a word. not that I would expect anything more from a group of white girls who think an ancient cultural game needs a 'refresh'
6 asian american women killed last week and yall remain silent on your socials :) not a single shred of respect for the culture you're trying to monetize
I like the design the only thing I don’t like is the dimension because it could’ve been universal meaning that anyone can use it. The dimension is the only thing that limits the varieties that mahjong can be played.
With sincere respect for those offended, I want to offer this perspective. Mah Jongg and it's sets have gone through numerous changes since it was brought to America by Joseph Babcock in the early 1920s. He transformed the game for Americans and even produced Mah Jongg sets. Today there are hundreds of sets on the market. The sets from the ladies in Texas are not much different from other crafted sets out there and I imagine that they and others had no intention to dishonor the culture. I teach and have taught hundreds of people American Mah Jongg and always stress it's rich Asian heritage. I also share that this game, like many, is a version of Rummy, and therefore itself was transformed into Mah Jongg. I would hope those offended would be happy that so many people love and play American Mah Jongg .
charging $325 for one set? even if you invented a new game, i wouldn't buy. what a rip off. i will leave your greedy ass to yourself. disgusting people in this company.
3 white chick's trying to fuck with the world largest population group and a game that holds such traditional significance to their culture... Good luck with that
yo this shit is a disgrace lmao. fuck we need the scrabble holders for? can your $300 tile not stand up on their own? my $45 set that came in its own carrying case can. yall need to remove these shits from the internet and take your store down. that apology was not it
Y'all are really making a mountain out of a mole hill. And clearly never played mahjong a day in ur life bc u would know there r custom designed sets all over the world including in Asia...there r more important things 2 worry about.
Colonization continues into the 21st century. Asian cultures and traditions are not here for you to manipulate, water down, and "improve" upon for profit. And you used the hashtag #SouthernLiving? This is grossly opportunistic, and overtly racist and tone deaf. You did this in the midst of a global pandemic when anti-Asian sentiment, particularly towards Chinese people is rising incrementally. Absolutely deplorable.
this honestly looks like some kid tile shit, not even an ounce of elegance of real mahjong tiles. if these bitches still profiting off this shit, i better be getting 1 billion dollars on my tax return whenever i file it.
This is literally so embarrassing. White people really do love colonizing everything that doesn’t belong to them. This is a big no-no. I cannot understand why white counterparts believe they have the audacity to rip-off a tradition and culture that they have not been apart of. It’s insulting and disrespectful. Pure Privilege.
Posting so that people looking for actual mahjong instructions can find an educational video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UFtKM7Z0E68.html
I think that there are some logical flaws with saying that this is wrongful cultural appropriation or gentrification. Please reply if you think my logic is flawed. My opinion: I have seen so many different forms of mahjong tiles in my time playing Mahjong of different colors and sizes depending on the style of Mahjong being played. These sets are the most unique ones I have seen and are new to me. Regardless of their statements, I believe that this mahjong set has it's own appeal. I looked at their website and saw them selling different designs of Mahjong tiles and even some that were quite witty. That's all I saw. Just a company selling modernized mahjong tiles with different designs. With all the different styles of Mahjong I'm surprised that there aren't more revamped Mahjong tiles styles. If anyone is interested in Japanese Mahjong there are literally different pieces added into the game. Mahjong has had so many different styles added to the game that there is a sense of interest when you play Mahjong with different people of the world. (Taiwan, HK, Japan, and America) A deep dive into the Mahjong tiles they have drawn. The minimal set contains the dots, bamboo shoots, and red characters most of them display different colors and arrangements. The blank board, green luck and red middle are all included with their own interpretations. The four winds are included as well as 8 flower tiles one joker and one blank tile. Assuming that they are four sets of this they have enough for a Mahjong game. Maybe not all forms but most. Are people upset because there are other people that aren't Chinese making these strides in designs? This does not feel like the same situation as Matt Damon playing a role in the Great Wall. It feels like 3 people finding a way to make money through their art. Is this really gentrification? This is a game that people play to have fun and sometimes toss money in. All they did was redraw the designs and add in some vibrant colors that may not be to your tastes. What happens when someone that is not Chinese speaks Chinese? As a Chinese American, I am proud of the tradition that my family shares in playing this game but I am struggling to understand the reasons behind the people's "long-standing traditions" perception of Mahjong. They are not dictating how one should play the game nor are they changing any of the tiles that hold value in traditional Mahjong tiles. Which part of their art form upsets the Mahjong community, the fact that used "Bam" as an acronym for bamboo? TLDR: Please enlighten me, someone who plays Mahjong, how this company deserves all this hate for redrawing Mahjong tiles and is possibly promoting a game that isn't well played outside of the Asian community to that community. I mean isn't that the point? Don't we want to bring awareness to our culture? r/gatekeeping
Why do you keep calling it "American Mahjong"? Its Chinese, no if, ands or buts. Yeah Americans play it but you have no true "rich" history with the game, and you sure as fuck have no right to call it yours.
American mahjong is the actual name for the american version of mah jong. there r diff international versions each with their own techniques and rules. google it before u embarrass urself with these stupid remarks
I’m not here to hate or bully but I will state the truth and that is White-Americans always trying to take Asian cultures and turning it into a “white trend” and adding a ridiculous price to it. I’m sorry but this has been what I’ve been seeing with almost everything for years. Take the jade face rollers. Asians have been using these for decades and they are literally $5, then white ppl will take it and add gold glitter on it and say they “refreshed” the look and sell it for $20-50. Now Shake Shack is selling “Korean burgers”. SMH. Please stop.
Throw the whole business away. If you care like you say you do about Chinese heritage, then stay in your own lane. Go make pumpkin spiced lattes or something. I s2g ya'll have no respect but you sure have the audacity.
Congrats Annie, Kate and Bianca! You “created” a hole aesthetic mahjong brand without even knowing how to play original/ real mahjong! And what surprise me the most is the fact that the white soccer moms called Shelly are buying it. To be honest it’s not that surprising, yt people being yt 🤷🏻♀️
I hope you guys lose all your money hiring lawyers and hope your business goes down. If you’re smart enough to “create” a brand then you’re smart enough to know that this wrong in so many levels. I’m sure you just don’t care about Chinese culture and y’all just a bunch of ignorants
I really hope you yt get sued. The only people buying this bullshit are rich white housewives called Shelly. Cultural appropriation is WRONG! Get educated
The problem it is, is that they're changing a generation culture And no on likes it of course, Is like someone try to change a history to be more "western"
You guys need to stop selling this version of Mahjong this game is racist and you're stealing something it belongs in Chinese people and making something new it should not cost that much money to buy one I can go to my country and buy it for less than 50 bucks also you guys are three white lady selling something is from Asian country how funny is this do you think it's okay if I went to your country and stole something from your country make it my own will you think it's okay if not why do you think it's okay for you to take something it doesn't belong to you you should at least mention about the Chinese history on your website have not seen nothing just a link to some website where you're so confusing to find the history
This wrong!!! White girls appropriating a culture that is not your own!!! I hope that all of the negative feedback shames you all. Take your products home and STOP this.
