Yellow Mountain Imports Koi Fish Mahjong Set vs Santorini American Mahjong Set

Both sets are 166-tile American mahjong sets from Yellow Mountain Imports with the same tile size, so the choice comes down to tile material and case. The Koi Fish uses acrylic tiles in a felt-lined wooden case with brass hardware; owners call the case beautiful and heavy-duty but say the tiles feel very light. The Santorini uses scratch-resistant melamine tiles in a soft blue fabric bag with all-in-one racks that have swing-out pushers, and it is the easier set to carry. Buy the Koi for a set that stays on a table at home; buy the Santorini if you play at friends' houses or want denser tiles.

• Choose the Koi Fish if you want a display-worthy wooden case, acrylic pushers and a decorative set that lives on a shelf at home.
• Choose the Santorini if you want denser melamine tiles, racks with built-in swing-out pushers and a soft case you can carry to a game.