Yellow Mountain Imports Koi Fish Mahjong Set vs Yellow Mountain Imports Jade Horizon Mahjong Set

Both are 166-tile Yellow Mountain Imports American sets that also play Chinese rules, so the real split is materials and the case. The Koi Fish uses acrylic tiles in a felt-lined wooden case with brass hardware and separate acrylic pushers; the Jade Horizon uses melamine tiles in a soft fabric case with wooden racks that have built-in magnetic pushers. Owners praise the Koi tiles and case quality but call the tiles light; Jade owners love the look and portability but find the racks clunky and the magnets weak. Buy the Koi for a stay-at-home set that looks like furniture; buy the Jade if you carry your set to other people's tables.

• Choose the Koi Fish if you want a display-worthy wooden case, acrylic pushers and a set that stays on one table.
• Choose the Jade Horizon if you travel to games and want lighter melamine tiles with pushers built into the racks.