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===Yaku===
===Yaku===
{{main|List of yaku}} <!--link used at least three times here for emphasis-->
* A winning hand must have at least one [[List of yaku|yaku]] (see [[List of yaku|the list]] for pattern examples)
* A winning hand must have at least one [[List of yaku|yaku]] (see [[List of yaku|the list]] for pattern examples)
* A yaku is a special condition under which the win occurs, or a distinguished pattern within the hand's tiles
* A yaku is a special condition under which the win occurs, or a distinguished pattern within the hand's tiles
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* Yet, players may continue to play the game simply building hands, without or with limited knowledge of the yaku
* Yet, players may continue to play the game simply building hands, without or with limited knowledge of the yaku


== Learning to play ==
==External links==
[[Category:Game rules]]


* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh0brmqq4sk&list=PLDC9453A66D5D2CA7 Youtube playlist by HanaYoriUta], a very well presented tutorial and rules reference with over 3 hours runtime
===Play sites===
* [http://www.japanesemahjong.com Mahjong for Dummies], an entire website for learning the game
* [http://www.tenhou.net Tenhou.net] - select choice for English speakers ([[Tenhou.net rules]])
* [http://www.maru-jan.com/ Maru-jan]


After learning the rules, you can [[Playing online|play online]] or join an [[Offline groups|offline group]].
===Sources and guides===
 
* [http://www.uspml.com/downloads.htm USPML rules and English language guide]
== Specific rulesets ==
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh0brmqq4sk&list=PLDC9453A66D5D2CA7 Japanese Mahjong Walkthrough by HanaYoriUta]
 
* [http://www.japanesemahjong.com Mahjong for Dummies]
The core rules allows for some variation in the finer details. Before playing, one has to be familiar with the specific ruleset used.
 
* [[Tenhou rules|Rules used on Tenhou.net]]
* [[EMA Riichi Competition Rules]] are commonly used at tournaments in Europe.
* USPML rules are common in the United States.
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