Mahjong tiles: names of all 152
An American mahjong set has 152 tiles: three suits (Bams, Craks and Dots, numbered 1–9, four of each = 108), 16 Winds, 12 Dragons, 8 Flowers and 8 Jokers. Tap a group to learn how to read it.
| Group | Tiles | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Bams, Craks, Dots | 1–9 in each suit | 108 |
| Winds | North, East, West, South | 16 |
| Dragons | Red, Green, White (Soap) | 12 |
| Flowers | all interchangeable | 8 |
| Jokers | wild in groups of 3+ | 8 |
| Total | 152 |
Bams
Craks
Dots
Winds
Dragons
Flowers & Jokers
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Questions people ask
How many tiles are in an American mahjong set?
152: 108 suit tiles (Bams, Craks, Dots), 16 Winds, 12 Dragons, 8 Flowers and 8 Jokers.
What are the three suits in mahjong?
Bams (bamboo), Craks (characters) and Dots (circles), each numbered 1 to 9 with four copies of every tile.
What are the mahjong tiles called?
Suit tiles are called by number and suit ("4 Bam", "7 Crak"). The others are the North, East, West and South Winds, the Red, Green and White Dragons, Flowers and Jokers.