As the game of mah jong has gained world wide popularity it has changed with each culture it encounters. Japanese, Chinese, American, and even Eurpoean versions of the game exist. So depending on where you buy or play mah jong, you will encounter different mah jong design sets. So what are those designs. Taking a look at some of them can help you understand the differences the game has taken on as it has spread over the world.
Before world bans on the material, mah jong sets were commonly made of ivory. That is where the traditional ivory and white color tiles come from. They were elegant pieces with unique designs drawn on them that would relate to an individual, a family, or a klan at the time. Later, though, as the game spread there got to be more different mah jong design sets.
Sometimes the different mah jong designs may be made of animal bone. With durability and elegant color the bone can be processed to produce the glossy finish that is familiar to any who have played the game. This material dates back many years along with the use of ivory.
Today, many mah jong games are made using plastic. Hard white or ivory plastic of high grade can keep the...