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Where the Winds Blow

Mid-Range

#1 Name in American Mah Jongg Since 2000

Where the Winds Blow is the longest-running American Mah Jongg specialty retailer (since 2000), based in Houston, Texas. Known for custom tile engraving, vision-impaired tiles, and a massive inventory of 10,000+ sets.

$2-$300
Price Range
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Teacher Program

About Where the Winds Blow

Where the Winds Blow Mah Jongg was established in 2000 and is based in Houston, Texas, with a warehouse at 7344 Senate Ave, Jersey Village, TX. They maintain over 1,000 different products and 10,000+ mah jongg sets in stock, shipping worldwide. The brand changed ownership in October 2019 but continues its mission: "We love Mah Jongg and we love Mah Jongg players. We've searched all over the world to offer unique, quality products at affordable prices."

What Makes Where the Winds Blow Special

  • Custom tile engraving and printing — personalized sets with your own designs
  • Over 10,000 mah jongg sets and 1,000+ products in stock
  • Vision-impaired tile options (large print for low vision players)
  • 26 years in business — longest-running American Mah Jongg specialty retailer
  • Robust teacher directory with hundreds of instructors

Product Lines

Decorated Tile Sets

$270–$300

Themed designs (Double Happiness, Butterfly, Rainbow, Tie Dye Heart)

Beginner Sets

$135

Basic White tiles with case, complete starter package

DIY Custom Sets

$175

Design your own custom tile set

Large Print Tiles

$275

Vision-impaired options for players with low vision

Racks

$50–$70

Frosted combo, siamese, and hand-painted dragon racks

Cases & Bags

$65–$120

Canvas cases, wheeled travel cases, shoulder bags

Custom Services

$15–$60

Custom jokers, replacement tiles, re-engraving

Highlights & Things to Know

Highlights

  • +Extensive customization options (engraved, printed, DIY) — rare in the market
  • +Large print and vision-impaired tile options
  • +26 years in business — established reputation
  • +Affordable entry point ($135 beginner set with case)
  • +Physical warehouse with large inventory means fast shipping on in-stock items
  • +Active teacher community and directory

Things to Know

  • Changed ownership in October 2019
  • Limited business hours (Mon–Thu 9am–2pm CST only, closed Fri–Sun)
  • Custom orders require 4–6 weeks (2–4 weeks expedited)
  • Focused exclusively on American Mah Jongg
  • Uses "Mah Jongg" spelling (double-G, NMJL convention)

Ideal For

Players wanting custom or personalized tilesPlayers with vision impairmentsBeginners on a budget ($135 starter set)Teachers looking for a directory and discounts

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Last updated: 2026-03-13T00:00:00.000Z