8-bit Mario Mahjong (Complete Set)

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In the link below is another “Alphabet Mahjong” set I designed, in a 32-bit Mario style ✨ The rules are really fun，it mixes a word game with Mahjong, so it’s great for kids too. I think you’re going to love it!

https://makerworld.com/zh/models/2222828-mario-alphabet-mahjong-kid-friendly#profileId-2417548

Jan 14 Update

Since so many of you asked about my filament colors, I put together a color list to make shopping easier.🧵🌈

I also added a PDF to the Assembly Guide with all the details: how I picked the colors, the exact filament names, where each color is used in the model, and a rough gram estimate for each one (just for reference!). 📄✨

 

Now it’s finally here—Super Mahjong Bros! 🎮🀄

 

 

🌟 About This Project

 

This is the project I’ve spent the most time drawing and modeling so far, because I could only work on it for a little while after school every day—I’m an East Asian kid, so you probably know I have to finish a bunch of “serious stuff” before I’m allowed to touch my printer. 😅

 

Lately I’ve been really into 90s video games, and the original Super Mario Bros is my absolute favorite, so I wanted to combine video games and tabletop games (if Mahjong counts!) into one project: Super Mario Bros + Mahjong. I decided to call it… da-da-da-daa… Super Mahjong Bros. 🎮🀄

 

 

After about three months of on-and-off work, this “8-bit Mario Mahjong” finally came to life, and now when we play it feels like I’m playing two games at the same time—which totally “saves” me half the gaming time… at least that’s what I tell myself. 😂

 

 

🎮 Design & Style

 

Every single tile pattern was redrawn by me while staring at the game screenshots, pixel by pixel.

 

 

The gameplay is exactly the same as traditional Mahjong; I just redesigned every tile with 8-bit Mario elements.😁

 

It might not be the best ever, but it’s the most “me” version I could come up with, haha—so I really hope you enjoy my design. 🥺

 

Dots are coins, bamboos are pipes, and characters are score numbers, so it feels very intuitive and still close to classic Mahjong.

 

The dragon tiles are the main-character team, the wind tiles become power-up items, and the flower tiles show different monsters from the game, so you can recognize everything at a glance without getting confused.

 

Each “1” tile in every suit has its own special design, just like in traditional Mahjong where the one-tiles also feel a bit special.

 

I also included a small reference sheet that you can print out and keep on the table the first few times you play. 📄

 

 

📦 What’s Included

 

The model pack includes a full set of 144 Mahjong tiles, plus 4 extra Joker tiles so you can match different play styles and house rules.

 

There is also a four-layer storage box that stacks together into one big question-block cube when assembled. ❓🟨

 

I added chips, chip racks, dice and other small pieces, and they’re all in 8-bit Mario style too, so you basically get everything you need to sit down and play a full game.

 

 

🧩 Printing Tips

 

All of the parts are designed to print without supports, so you can just drop them onto the build plate and hit print. 🖨️

 

On most printers you shouldn’t need to tweak many settings—it’s more about patience than tuning, because there are a lot of pieces. 😉

 

Because there are lots of tiny details on the first layer, I’d recommend cleaning your build plate and adding a thin layer of glue before each print—though honestly, I didn’t always behave that well and it still never failed on me. 😆

 

Also, please check your slicer’s estimate and make sure you have enough filament for the whole project—I once ran out halfway and had to wait two days for new filament to arrive, and that was not fun at all. 😵💫

 

The only slightly special step is the “1-bamboo” tile: since it can’t be reduced to four colors, the little Mario figure needs to be printed separately and then glued on top.

 

 

🎨 Materials & Setup

 

I printed the whole set in PLA; it works really well and the wide range of colors fits this retro game style perfectly. 🌈

 

All models are already arranged on build plates with up to four colors per plate, so one AMS is enough to finish the whole set.

 

To keep things simple, you only need to follow the labels on each build plate and print the indicated quantities one plate at a time.

 

 

⚖️ Tile Structure & Weight

 

Each Mahjong tile is printed as a front half and a back half, so you can hide some weight inside if you like a heavier feel.

 

I used two 5-gram wheel balancing weights inside each tile (the kind used for car tire balancing), and they feel really great in the hand.

 

🛠 Assembly Tips

 

The two halves are designed to snap together, so once you put the weights in, you can just press them closed without any glue.

 

The red and black question-mark decorations on the box need a bit of “puzzle time”: if a piece snaps nicely into place, that means it’s the right spot, and I’ll include a picture to show the exact layout. 🧩

 

 

💌 Thanks & Feedback

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my 8-bit Mario Mahjong set. 💖

 

If this idea makes you smile, I’d be super happy if you download it, print your own set, and maybe play a round with your friends—I’ve already been playing like crazy with my friends and family, and both the older family members and the kids enjoy it a lot. Everyone knows Mario! 🤭🀄✨

 

Feel free to leave a comment, share your make photos, or give this project a little boost so more people who love Mario and Mahjong can find it. 🌟

 

I’m still learning and leveling up in 3D modeling, so every bit of feedback and support means a lot to me. 🥰

 

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Finally, about the mechanical dice in the photos: since the original mechanism is under a standard license and doesn’t allow remixes, I’ll upload my own Mario pipe style shell file in the print profile and also include the link to the original model.

 

You can download the other parts (everything except the shell) directly from the original creator. 🙏