Game night, anywhere.

Cards that play like tiles, and the sweater that says you're in.

MAHJ Knit Sweater in Navy/White, laid flat: a navy cotton crewneck with MAHJ knitted across the chest in cream

MAHJ Knit Sweater in Navy/WhiteFrom $95Pick your colorway

Dress for it

The only color is the one you choose.

Cotton knit, MAHJ across the chest in intarsia. Seven colorways, sizes S to XXL. Tap one and the whole page threads itself in that color; tap it again to shop it.

Close-up of the MAHJ Knit Sweater in Navy/White: the intarsia letters and collar ribbing

Selected colorway: Navy/White

From $95Sizes S to XXLCotton knit

Shop the sweater in Navy/White

The fall drop ships October 1. Sizes go quickly once the weather turns, so pick yours early.

Set the table

Complete your table.

Most tables start with the Complete Set: a deck, four racks and the bag they travel in. The Table Set adds First Lines and gift wrap.

Overhead view of Play Away cards standing in two wooden racks beside a First Lines sheet
Cards, two of the four racks and a First Lines sheet, photographed together. The bag and gift wrap are in the box too.

Pieces on their own: Racks, set of four, $35 · Rack bag, $8 · First Lines, set of four, $20

Complete Set

Most tables
In the box
  • Any edition, 162 cards
  • Four wooden racks
  • Canvas rack bag
  • Traditional and Quick Play guides

$85 to $100Price depends on the edition

Build your Complete Set

Table Set

The gift
In the box
  • Any edition, 162 cards
  • Four wooden racks
  • Canvas rack bag
  • First Lines, set of four
  • Gift wrap

$165 $199.90Compared with buying every piece separately

Give the Table Set

Pick your deck

Five editions. Same game, different table.

Every deck is $62.95 with the same 162 cards and both guides. The art is the only thing that changes.

162 cardsTraditional and Quick Play guidesFits four NMJL line cards350gsm linen-finish paperAbout 12 oz

Cards, not tiles

Everything a tile set does, in twelve ounces.

Play Away Cards compared with a tile set
FeaturePlay Away CardsA tile set
Weight12 oz8 to 10 lb
SetupDeal a handBuild four walls
Fits inA purseA suitcase
PriceFrom $62.95$150 to $400
ReadabilityLarge corner indicesSmall engravings

Easy to read

Big corner indices, so you can tell your 3 Bam from your 3 Crak from across the table.

Easy to learn

Two guides in every box. Quick Play has a table dealing in ten minutes; Traditional waits for you.

Easy to take

Twelve ounces. Boats, airports and wedding weekends have all been tables.

Table talk

What the table says.

4.9from 212 reviews

“We brought the Beach deck to the lake house and taught three people in one night. Nobody missed the tiles.”

★★★★★Caroline M. · Beach Edition
A hand holding a fan of five Play Away cards on a boat, with open water and a low sun behind

“The softest thing I own, and I get stopped in the grocery store about it.”

★★★★★Dana R. · MAHJ Knit Sweater in Navy

“Racks were the upgrade I didn't know I needed. Cards stay put, hands stay secret.”

★★★★★Priya K. · Complete Set

“Bought it for my mom's group. They play every Tuesday now and text me photos.”

★★★★★Jess T. · Texas Edition
A fan of Classic Edition cards laid on a pink and marigold floral tablecloth

“Fits in my purse. I've played in an airport, on a boat, and at a wedding weekend.”

★★★★★Morgan L. · Classic Edition
A smiling woman at her kitchen table holding a wooden rack lined with Play Away cards

“Quick Play got us going in ten minutes. The full rules came later, at our own pace.”

★★★★Elena S. · Modern Edition

Join the table

Get first access to the fall sweater drop.

One email when the sweaters land on October 1, a day before everyone else. Then the occasional note when a new edition is dealt.

  • Ships from Texas
  • Ships gift-ready
  • 30-day returns