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'''Tenbou''' {{kana|点棒}} are the '''point sticks''' used to keep track of scores. In a sense, these sticks may be viewed as the game's "currency".  When points are exchanged between players, they may either give exact values or give values while requiring some change.  Some gambling games may actually tie these point sticks to money.
'''Tenbou''' {{kana|点棒}} are the '''point sticks''', which are used to keep track of scores. When points are exchanged between players, the paying player may give the exact value in point sticks, or a larger amount (and receive change back).


In the event of [[honba]], players use 100 point sticks and add them to the round indicator.  These merely serve as markers, and when a dealer rotation occur, players keep their 100 point sticks used to keep track of the honba count, after a dealer rotation.
== Denominations ==
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At the start of the game, players begin with the regular 25,000 points:
At the start of the game, players begin with the regular 25,000 points:
* A single 10,000 stick
* A single 10,000 stick
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* Ten 100 sticks
* Ten 100 sticks


Naturally, if players wish to change the starting value for the game, they may do so by adjusting this distribution.
The starting value/sticks given can be modified as neededed.
 
===Honba===
{{Main|Honba}}
 
100 point sticks are used to keep track of [[honba]]. For each honba in play, the dealer puts one of their 100 point sticks on the round indicator. These merely serve as markers; when the dealer position switches, the dealer takes their sticks back.


==Colored tenbou==
===Colored tenbou===
Most sets come with white tenbou. Some come with colored tenbou, or they can be ordered separately. The color coding allows for quick identification of individual stick values.  This allows players to produce the proper payment amounts as well as fast verification during exchanges. Furthermore, a separate color can be used to denote a 500 point stick to replace five 100 point sticks.
Most sets come with white tenbou. Some come with colored tenbou, or they can be ordered separately. The color coding allows players to quickly identify values. Furthermore, a separate color can be used to denote a 500 point stick to replace five 100 point sticks.


==Point exchanges==
==Point exchanges==
Given the scores on the [[score table]], certain amounts can be exchanged efficiently via larger score payments while receiving change. Naturally, various score amounts can also be paid exactly while via efficient exchanges. The following are some specific examples:
Sometimes, it is more efficient to give a large, flat, value and receive change than it is to give the exact value. For example, if a player needs to pay 3900 points, it is faster to give a single 5,000 pt stick (and get a 1000 pt + a 100 pt stick back) than it is to give three 1,000 pt sticks and nine 100 pt sticks.


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