How many tiles are in an American Mahjong set, and how many does Portelle ship?
Updated Aug 5, 2026 · Portelle Editorial Team
Table play uses 152 tiles. Retail kits often add spares so a lost piece does not retire the set. The Portelle American Mahjong Set (ASIN B0H3NTQTC1) ships 166 tiles: the full play set plus spare jokers and blank spares.
American Mahjong table play needs 152 tiles. Product listings show higher counts when makers include spares.
Why counts differ
| Label you see | What it usually means |
|---|---|
| 152 | Core playable count |
| 160–166+ | Core set plus spare jokers / blanks |
Portelle count
The Portelle American Mahjong Set (ASIN B0H3NTQTC1) packs 166 melamine tiles, including 10 jokers and 4 blank spares. That spare buffer is why the listing number is higher than 152.
Full breakdown and photos: Portelle set notes.
Sources
Looking for a complete-kit example? Read the set note.