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Yes, Everyone Is Playing Mahjong Right Now — These Sets From Brands Like Prada & Ralph Lauren Will Get You a Winning (and Stylish) Hand

Designers are getting in on the "grandma hobbies" trend that's taking the world by storm.

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January 21, 2026, 9:09am

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Analog activities — you know, the types Grandma might have proposed as a form of entertainment when you were staying over as a child — are trending in 2026, especially amongst the Millennial and Gen Z generations. Viewed as an antidote against the soul-sucking doomscroll (akin to the function “dumb phones” have right about now) “grandma hobbies” saw a 525-percent spike in interest from January 13 to January 15, 2026, according to Google Trends. On TikTok, people are turning to, and documenting their experiences with, puzzles, needlepoint, watercolor, mahjong, and similar pursuits. One thing’s clear: We’re fatigued by the endless news cycle, disillusioned with the state of social media as it stands, and want to collectively self-soothe with something that requires patience, using our hands, and emptying our minds of the nonessentials.

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On the note of mahjong, the tradition-laden game’s uptick has been one of the most surprising results of this renewed penchant for analog hobbies. A classic Chinese game dating back to the 19th century, it was originally played with bone or ivory tiles. Per Britannica, the name translates to “sparrow,” and mahjong is typically played with four people. The objective? To become the first player to obtain a complete hand of tiles (which have symbolic illustrations or characters on them) while also “block[ing] other players by not discarding tiles useful to them.” That being said, mahjong involves critical thinking, risk management, keen observation, and a mix of both defensive and offensive strategies. Often played intergenerationally in China, it was popularized in the States circa the 1920s. Mahjong became so coveted there, in fact, that “the first imported mahjong sets quickly sold out at Abercrombie & Fitch in New York City,” as reported by the National Geographic.

Wanna mahj? Shop these top-rated mahjong sets from the most unlikely — and high-end — of sources. Courtesy Oh My Mahjong

In decades past, mahjong managed to transcend genders and cultures alike. Now, after famously appearing in “Crazy Rich Asians,” it’s transcending age, too, having landed in the hands of everyone from 20-something TikTok influencers to today’s leading tastemakers, while receiving glow-ups left and right from buzzy labels such as Ralph Lauren, Jonathan Adler, and Prada.

Our team was shocked to find so many designer mahjong options on the market, allowing this age-old game to become an elevated Valentine’s Day present, birthday gift, or token of appreciation brought to an upcoming party — only to turn said event into a thrilling strategy soirée.

Ready to take your blooming mahjong obsession to the next level? Shop these seven luxury game sets that can (and, we’re betting, will) be passed down from generation to generation. Cheers to a winning and stylish hand.

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Prada Men’s Saffiano Leather Mahjong Game

$7,800

Buy Now at bergdorf goodman

Picture it: You, “the boys,” a round of Old Fashioneds, some late-night cigars, and this Prada mahjong set positioned in the middle of it all. Featuring a Saffiano leather case with a subtle metal logo at front, the product maintains a commitment to top quality through its acrylic resin — and never plastic — playing tiles. In contrast to more color-happy sets, this one is moody and evocative of a James Bond scene in Hong Kong. In other words, it’s worth every bit of that four-figure price tag.

Price upon publish date of this article: $7,800

Jonathan Adler Basketweave Mahjong Set

$695

Buy Now at jonathan adler

For a mahjong set full of joie de vivre, go with this Jonathan Adler bestseller — a counterweight to the mystique of Prada’s version. Benefitting from an invigorating color palette of blues and greens, the set is housed in a glossy lacquer box with a basketweave pattern (the very same one that adorns the backs of the pieces). Whether you play by the Chinese or American rules, know that the purchase will take all your game nights to chicer, more glamorous heights. As for those symbols, be they bamboo, the seasons, or wind directions? Each becomes more fanciful when put into Jonathan Adler’s care.

Price upon publish date of this article: $695

Ralph Lauren 888 Mahjong Game Gift Set

$9,995

Buy Now at RALPH LAUREN

The fashion house behind your favorite riding boots and cable-knit sweater has unveiled its very own mahjong set “inspired by the modern glamour of penthouse living,” according to the item’s on-site description. Luxury is evident here from first glance and touch, as each of the game’s tiles is swathed in cherry wood and lined in leather. It’s equipped with 152 tiles altogether, “one wind indicator, four push sticks, four sets of 29 betting coins, and one set of dice” (if this doesn’t make sense to you, brush up on your mahjong skills before pulling out that credit card). The latter — which helps determine the seating arrangement and who plays first — will catch the light at every angle, something that can also be said of those gilded coins. The board game itself is already built into the box, meaning you can spend less time negotiating all the moving parts and more time moving towards victory.

Price upon publish date of this article: $9,995

The Mahjong Line Botanical Mahjong Tile Set

$425

Buy Now at veronica beard

Dallas-based and female-founded The Mahjong Line has received a seal of approval from designer womenswear label Veronica Beard, which now sells its botanical-themed mahjong set directly. What we appreciate: the kit’s ability to breathe energy into every girl-group gathering or vacation, what with its easy portability, high-contrast design, and allusions to the natural world. The Mahjong Line’s Botanical Mahjong Tile Set is nestled into a vegan leather carrier and is completely hand-painted. Not sure where to begin? A handy, accompanying field guide will become your best friend in short order.

Price upon publish date of this article: $425

Giobagnara Leather Mahjong Lux Set

$7,750

Buy Now at abask

We’re fans of home marketplace Abask over here, so imagine our delight at finding out it offers a freshly back-in-stock mahjong game from Giobagnara: an Italian home brand specializing in handcrafted leather accessories that fit squarely into the “luxury” category. Made from calf leather and wood (walnut and maple), the pictured set is a study in intentional restraint. You won’t find eye-popping colors or illustrations here, but that’s the whole point. Save the intrigue for the actual game, why don’t you?

Price upon publish date of this article: $7,750

Mark & Graham Acrylic American Mahjong Game Set

$499

Buy Now at mark & graham

Mahjong sets are especially gift-worthy when they’re personalized, so go ahead and treat your
most trend-aware (and grandma-coded) friend to this one from Mark & Graham — which can be dolled up with a fancy, laser-etched monogram and boasts a sleek acrylic finish in a tortoise shell print. The game you’ll be playing in this case is Americanized (peep those Joker tiles), and we guarantee an unforgettable time. Four racks come included for organizing your pieces, and, when not actively in use, that box can double as an objet d’art in the living room. We see no flaws.

Price upon publish date of this article: $499

Oh My Mahjong Board Game Bundle

$540

Buy Now at anthropology

Floral bouquets, peacocks, handheld fans, and monkeys galore: You’re bound to spot all this, and more, as part of Oh My Mahjong’s Board Game Bundle at Anthropologie. This particular set is so viral, the retailer only has one remaining in stock, so you better act fast — mahjong is all about quick reflexes, after all! — if you want to call it your own. Taking a page from the zestiness of an Italian summer, the Limoncello offering cleverly comes with a neoprene mat that extends the theme. So too does its coin and dice bag look utterly stunning, but don’t let it distract you from making your next move.

Price upon publish date of this article: $540

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Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on trends worth pursuing (and shopping) in the home and lifestyle spaces.

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Yes, Everyone Is Playing Mahjong Right Now — These Sets From Brands Like Prada & Ralph Lauren Will Get You a Winning (and Stylish) Hand

Recent Articles by Stacia Datskovska

Best Luxury Mahjong Sets to Shop in 2026

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