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Now I admit I am brand new to mahjong, but this seems to have numerous mahjong no-nos.
A round table can be used in lieu of a standard 36 inch rectangular table, but this table seems a bit large making reaching the center difficult, especially for those with shorter arms.
Where is the mat? I always see mats used to muffle noise from the tiles, protect the table and the tiles, provide a non-slip surface, and of course, the aesthetics of a pretty mat.
I thought food and drinks on the mahjong table was a definite no. I have been told that side tables should be used for snacks to prevent spills on the tiles and playing surface.
On the topic of mahjong mats, I find a lot of the mats with busy scenic designs distracting visually. And with all the beautiful designer mahjong tiles, I think a simpler mat lets the tiles be better appreciated. I think if you are spending $$$$ on designer tiles, I would want the tiles to take center stage.
I really like this green ikat mat from Dillard's Southern Living Collection.
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| Southern Living Collection Green Ikat Mat |
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| Green Ikat Mahjong Tile Travel Set |
I feel like buying these because they're gorgeous. I don't even play Mahjong.
ReplyDeleteThat mahjong set in the photo is OMM's Mini Mahjer set which is a smaller set designed to introduce Mahjong to kids so the racks are shorter and there are less tiles which is why the table seems extra large. I actually prefer playing on a round table. There's generally more room. We are ok with food and drinks on the table as long as the food isn't messy. I always use a mat for all the reasons you listed above. It sure is easy to get sucked into the aesthetics of contemporary American mahjong!
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