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.
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–$300Themed designs (Double Happiness, Butterfly, Rainbow, Tie Dye Heart)
Beginner Sets
$135Basic White tiles with case, complete starter package
DIY Custom Sets
$175Design your own custom tile set
Large Print Tiles
$275Vision-impaired options for players with low vision
Racks
$50–$70Frosted combo, siamese, and hand-painted dragon racks
Cases & Bags
$65–$120Canvas cases, wheeled travel cases, shoulder bags
Custom Services
$15–$60Custom 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
- ℹChanged ownership in October 2019
- ℹLimited business hours (Mon–Thu 9am–2pm CST only, closed Fri–Sun)
- ℹCustom orders require 4–6 weeks (2–4 weeks expedited)
- ℹFocused exclusively on American Mah Jongg
- ℹUses "Mah Jongg" spelling (double-G, NMJL convention)
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Last updated: 2026-03-13T00:00:00.000Z