--- product_id: 238284680 title: "Animal Mah-Jong" brand: "laurence king" price: "£41.01" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Laurence King" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/238284680-animal-mah-jong store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Includes 2 dice & 8 racks 18.5 x 8 x 2.5 inches compact set 3 unique animal-themed suits Animal Mah-Jong **Brand:** laurence king **Price:** £41.01 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🀄️ Elevate your game nights with a wild twist on a timeless classic! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Animal Mah-Jong by laurence king - **How much does it cost?** £41.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/238284680-animal-mah-jong) ## Best For - laurence king enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted laurence king brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Gift-Ready Elegance:** Sturdy, attractive box design perfect for gifting or stylish storage on your shelf. - • **Contemporary Classic:** Reimagine mah-jong with stunning Asian land, sea & air animal illustrations by Ryuto Miyake. - • **Versatile Play Styles:** Supports both Chinese and American mah-jong variants for ultimate game night flexibility. - • **Lightweight & Portable:** Thick cardboard tiles and compact size make it easy to carry your new favorite game anywhere. - • **Easy to Master, Hard to Put Down:** Beginner-friendly instructions make addictive gameplay accessible to all skill levels. ## Overview Animal Mah-Jong transforms the traditional Chinese tile game into a visually captivating experience featuring Ryuto Miyake’s delicate animal illustrations. This compact, lightweight set includes everything needed for both Chinese and American mah-jong variants, packaged in a sturdy, gift-ready box. Perfect for millennials seeking a blend of cultural heritage, artistic flair, and social gameplay that’s easy to learn but endlessly addictive. ## Description Product Description Animal Mah-jong takes the classic Chinese tile game and updates it for a contemporary audience! Rather than the traditional line drawings of bamboo and Chinese characters, it features Ryuto Miyake's stunning animal illustrations—each suit features Asian land, sea, and air animals. Get ready to pong and chow like you never have before! Review "It’s the classic tile game that originated in China, only with cards and animals. The set includes instructions for beginners. Rather than traditional line drawings of bamboo and Chinese characters, it features Ryuto Miyake’s stunning animal illustrations, with each suit featuring Asian land, sea and air animals. Give the gift of pongs and chows, only with pangolins, sea nettles and Mandarin ducks." Associated Press, 'Gifty new and unusual pandemic-proof games for the holidays' Review: Beautiful game but challenging - Beautifully presented, unfortunately tricky to understand the rules. I play Hong Kong mah jong and American style. The pictures are amazing. Review: Great quality per price - Great value per price when compared to more expensive melamine sets. The tiles are made from thick cardboard. This set is easy to modify to Chinese Mahjong by removing bonus tiles and jokers. Set contains: Land animals (Bamboos) 1-9 Sea Animals (dots) 1-9 Flight Animals (numbers/characters) 1-9, Shells and Corals (flowers and seasons)x8 Stones (dragons-white, red, and green stones) Feathers (NEWS/winds) Slugs (jokers) Player seating directional tiles 2 dice blank extra tiles 8 cardboard-punch racks Instruction manual Overall, the set as a whole is well made, vibrant, and easy to read. I highly recommend Animal Mahjong as a good quality alternative tile set for any Chinese/American Mahjong player that is on a budget. The only negative is that the tile racks are made from cardboard. The racks are a little flimsy but it is not too much of a fuss. Pros: Easy to read large tiles Good/vibrant artwork Good value/price when compared to melamine sets. Thick cardboard tiles. Lightweight easy to carry set. Can play Chinese and American variants. Cons: Flimsy cardboard racks ## Features - EASY TO LEARN, totally addictive gameplay! - A CONTEMPORARY TAKE ON A CLASSIC GAME featuring animals from all over Asia - GORGEOUS DELICATE ILLUSTRATIONS by Ryuto Miyake - MAH JONG is enjoying a resurgence among young people - STURDY & ATTRACTIVE BOX perfect for gifting and storage ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 1786276976 | | Best Sellers Rank | #24,403 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #61 in Game Boy Advance Games | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (111) | | Item Weight | 3.3 pounds | | Item model number | 9781786276971 | | Manufacturer | Laurence King Publishing | | Manufacturer recommended age | 12 years and up | | Product Dimensions | 18.5 x 8 x 2.5 inches | | Release date | October 13, 2020 | ## Images ![Animal Mah-Jong - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61RwX46QYBL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are there winds and flower cards** A: There are Winds and flower card/tiles but they are represented by the feather group with the NEWS directionals, sea shells/corals represent flower and season groups, rocks group represent dragons, Land, Sea, and Air animals groups each represent one of the 3 1-9 numeral suits (ie bamboo, characters, and dots), and Slugs are the Joker group per American Mahjong. **Q: Hello. I was wondering what the tiles are made out of?** A: CARDBOARD **Q: What are the dimensions of the tiles themselves? Thank you.** A: maybe 2"x1" **Q: What are the tiles and racks made out of?** A: cardboard ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful game but challenging *by S***N on December 5, 2025* Beautifully presented, unfortunately tricky to understand the rules. I play Hong Kong mah jong and American style. The pictures are amazing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality per price *by X***C on April 3, 2023* Great value per price when compared to more expensive melamine sets. The tiles are made from thick cardboard. This set is easy to modify to Chinese Mahjong by removing bonus tiles and jokers. Set contains: Land animals (Bamboos) 1-9 Sea Animals (dots) 1-9 Flight Animals (numbers/characters) 1-9, Shells and Corals (flowers and seasons)x8 Stones (dragons-white, red, and green stones) Feathers (NEWS/winds) Slugs (jokers) Player seating directional tiles 2 dice blank extra tiles 8 cardboard-punch racks Instruction manual Overall, the set as a whole is well made, vibrant, and easy to read. I highly recommend Animal Mahjong as a good quality alternative tile set for any Chinese/American Mahjong player that is on a budget. The only negative is that the tile racks are made from cardboard. The racks are a little flimsy but it is not too much of a fuss. Pros: Easy to read large tiles Good/vibrant artwork Good value/price when compared to melamine sets. Thick cardboard tiles. Lightweight easy to carry set. Can play Chinese and American variants. Cons: Flimsy cardboard racks ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Beautiful! *by J***N on July 19, 2023* I can’t believe this hasn’t won an award for design and artwork! Every aspect of it is delightful. The vibrant colors and patterns and animal portraits - a well made game of quality. I didn’t even want to throw away the scraps after punching out the pieces. Going to look for a better video of how to play. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/238284680-animal-mah-jong](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/238284680-animal-mah-jong) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*