Description:

This really nice "METRO" game offered here for adoption is a lovely Bakelite game housed in its traditional style suitcase. I have put this into my WBL (worn but lovable category) it is not a perfect game but it still has plenty of playing life left in it.

The game comes with 4 swirled Bakelite racks in: mid-green, forest green, orange/red and lemon. All the flippies are working and attached and there are lots of tokens included. Each of the racks has a neat Bakelite E tile stopper.

This game features the "swooping sparrow" one bamboo, the complex style character tiles indicating that the game is likely from the early to mid-1950's. The tiles have aged to a rich butterscotch tone that is very popular these days. This game would originally have been made with 146 tiles (144 for play and 2 spares) - I was lucky enough to find some matching orphans to convert this game into National Mah Jong League (NMJL) play with 152 great tiles. I have added stickers to the 8 orphans so this game is ready to play right out of the box.

The case is in nice condition with its original leather handle (with a small amount of tape on one side). Both locks work, there is a little scuffing on the case but all in all it is sturdy and sound.

No matter the style of game you play (Chinese or NMJL) this game is ready for play right out of the box !

REMEMBER: Despite my age I have many more years of life left in me ... I may be a little more worn than some games on this website but I know someone will still find me lovable :)