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'''Japanese mahjong''' {{kana|麻雀、 麻将、 or マージャン}}, or '''riichi mahjong''', is the Japanese variation to the 4-player table game of mahjong. Best described as a combination of gin rummy and poker, it is a game that combines the elements of calculation and strategy with elements of risk assessment, observation skills, and luck. It is traditionally played with tiles. | '''Japanese mahjong''' {{kana|麻雀、 麻将、 or マージャン}}, or '''riichi mahjong''', is the Japanese variation to the 4-player table game of mahjong. Best described as a combination of gin rummy and poker, it is a game that combines the elements of calculation and strategy with elements of risk assessment, observation skills, and luck. It is traditionally played with tiles. | ||
The Japanese variation is primarily played in Japan, though it is available worldwide through | The Japanese variation is primarily played in Japan, though it is available worldwide through websites and video games. Throughout the past 15 years, the game has gained increased prominence in western cultures through mahjong-centric media. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Mahjong is a zero-sum game - whenever a player gains points, the other players lose a total of that many points. Therefore, [[tile efficiency|developing hands quickly]] and [[defense|minimizing point losses]] are important aspects to the game. Sometimes, it is best to [[betaori|give up winning]] in order to prevent paying for others' hands. | Mahjong is a zero-sum game - whenever a player gains points, the other players lose a total of that many points. Therefore, [[tile efficiency|developing hands quickly]] and [[defense|minimizing point losses]] are important aspects to the game. Sometimes, it is best to [[betaori|give up winning]] in order to prevent paying for others' hands. | ||
The rules to the game are complex. Japanese mahjong | The rules to the game are complex. The gameplay of Japanese mahjong is generally similar to most Asia-originated variants of mahjong. For a more detailed overview, see the [[rules overview]] page, or the rest of this article. | ||
===Differences=== | ===Differences=== | ||