The Nintendo Yakuman New Ivory mahjong set in all its glory.
The Winds, Red and Green Dragons, Red Fives, and Season tiles. Note the "Nintendo" label on the cellophane packaging. The elegant grain that runs through the tiles can clearly be seen.
The presentation case.
The "Nintendo Yakuman New Ivory" logo.
NOTE: Nintendo no longer produces this set. I believe they have sold the licence because the set is now being sold as the "Shinzoge Janbo" New Ivory Mahjong Set.
The specifications of the tiles and the quality are EXACTLY THE SAME (and you now get all four "Red Fives in the set). Click here to to view the Shinzoge Janbo set.
Each finely constructed tile is shot through with a delicate "pinstripe" grain that runs vertically through the surface giving it the warmth and class of ivory. The grain elegantly sets off the character on the tile and gives the set a delicate, understated beauty that I have not seen in any other set of tiles.
The tiles made to Japanese specifications, with NO ARABIC NUMERALS and measure 1 inch X 3/4 inch X 5/8 inch. The set comes complete with Yakitori tesserae, scoring tallies and chips, wind marker and dice and is presented in a soft brushed fabric covered presentation case with handle and snap-shut clips.
This is surely the finest Japanese mahjong set available today. However, Nintendo are no longer producing it. I am trying to access remaining supplies but am not sure how much longer I can maintain stocks.
The set includes 144 tiles and features:
- 4 Season tiles
- 2 "Red Coin" bonus tiles
- 1 Table Wind tessera
- 4 dice
- Scoring tallies
- Scoring chips
- Baize Storage trays
- Baize Carrying case with handle and snap-shut clips
- Illustrated guide to hands and scores
- Score sheets
$299 (Plus S&H)