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With Chinese New Year round the corner, some of us are counting on our mad skills – or Lady Luck – to earn some quick cash through the annual late night gambling sessions. This year, you can kick it up a notch with these unique mahjong sets with tiles in quirky designs – who knows, they might just be your lucky charm.
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While Sephora may be our go-to for anything makeup-related, this rare 3CE Mahjong set ($160.20) we found on Carousell is something you can’t get there. With shocking pink casino chips shaped like lipsticks and bottles of nail polish, this set will definitely be a conversation starter. The sleek pink case it comes in looks like a professional makeup carrier as well.
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For something that you can say is uniquely yours, check out the tiles by Clikclok, where you can send in your own designs for personalisation. Be it your favourite cartoon character or your family name, they can print pretty much anything you want on the back of the tiles for you.
These glittery mahjong tiles ($110) come in 6 different colours, with personalised ones starting at $199.
Note: the personalised mahjong tiles will take about a week to be produced.
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Fashionistas, here’s something that will speak to your brand-conscious soul – this Paul Frank mahjong set ($168) that comes with casino chips and playing dies all decked out in that iconic monkey logo. You won’t have to worry about losing any pieces either, because it comes with a mahjong case.
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Hello Kitty fans, this set was made for you. These tiles have Hello Kitty’s face printed on them, and come with a matching mahjong mat as well as dice and chips. You can get this in Light Pink ($39.90), Hot Pink ($34.90) and Blue ($29.90) from Qoo10.
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This iconic Sanrio character has already appeared on loads of everyday items like stationery, dishware, and backpacks. This CNY, it’s time for lovers of this cartoon bear to kick it up a notch with their very own Rilakkuma mahjong set ($188). The cheery yellow tiles and adorable chips and dies are sure to add merriment to any new year gathering.
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Mahjong isn’t just a game for ah mahs and ah gongs – many of us became avid mahjong enthusiasts in our teens, because such is the lure of this thrilling game. The ka-ching that comes with it doesn’t hurt either.
While Grandma might have her vintage wooden MJ set, young and trendy Hypebeasts and Hypebaes can extend their street swag to CNY gambling too – with this Supreme mahjong set ($160).
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Many of us grew up watching Doraemon cartoons, and this Doraemon mahjong set ($59.99) with its playful lunch box-like case will take you right back to the good old days of your childhood. The box is fully compartmentalised for the mahjong tiles and playing chips, so everything can be stored easily without shifting about.
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Any one of these themed mahjong set options are sure to spice up your Chinese New Year gatherings. One of these quirky choices might just bring you that extra stroke of luck. Huat ah!
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