A full mahjong set is heavier and more awkward than people expect, which is why the right bag gets used constantly.

Tile bags are the everyday workhorse: embroidered canvas, roughly 21 by 9 inches, with a clear bottom panel so you can see the set inside and a zipper that holds. Rack & Roll bags are built around the racks and mat. The Mahj It All tote is for people who host — 22 by 15 by 6 inches, with a laptop compartment, zippered pocket and crossbody strap, so it carries the whole game and doubles as a work bag.

Choose by what you carry most: just tiles, the full setup, or everything at once.