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Mah Jongg is a game that is originated in Ancient China but there are no historical evidences to trace back the original history about the game’s invention.

There are many fictional stories associated with the game and one of such stories suggests that Mahjongg was spread all over the world by Confucius, the famous Chinese philosopher. The story suggests that he found the game in a palace where a princess invented it and took the game to other parts of the world. However, the historical evidences about Mah-jongg can be traced back only up to the 18th century.

The price of a new Mah Jongg sets is largely depended on the material used, the country of origin and whether it’s a wholesale piece or a handmade one. The pieces are usually known as ‘tile’ and are done in black and white color. The Mah Jongg sets comes in racks where the pieces are sorted well and before the game, the player takes these pieces out. It was an American businessman who spread the game in Western World and the first set of written rules about the game were created by him. Interestingly, the earlier versions of Mah Jongg tiles were made from ivory and there was a huge scarcity of ivory in the world after the game’s introduction to the Western World.

Due to this, game boards and pieces made up of ivory got banned. To get the right playing experience, players need to have the right board, pieces and tables. There are some facts to consider when you purchase the Mah Jongg sets.

Material – Since ivory is no more available the next desirable material for Mah-Jongg sets are none other than molded plastic which bring in a very similar look. However, do not check to the original bamboo pieces that are the real pieces used by the Chinese. Based on the design and craftsmanship, a Maj-Jongg set can cost any price. It is important to secure the right product with right price.

Sued Sets – MahJongg is considered as a game where luck is a major determination factor of someone’s success or failure. For the same reason, no one prefers to buy a used set as they common notion is that if someone sells is a used piece, it is because that person is not lucky to with the same. Since the new pieces are quite cheap, it is not common among Mahjong lovers to break this rule and purchase the used ones.

Online Stores – Online stores are the best places for someone to find a good Mahjong set because there are plenty of merchants who sell these. Since most of them are originally from China, where Mahjong was born, it is easy to secure a very good piece that are of the exact specifications.

Packing – Usually Mah-Jongg sets come in engraved wooden boxes with pretty sculptures added. This makes the game quite elegant. If you can find wooden boxes for your pieces that will make your set look amazing.

There is no doubt that this is a game that has a long legacy associated with it and the set you purchase should be capable of carrying this legacy even forward.

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