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The '''World Riichi Rules''' consist of combined [[Rule variations|rulesets]] applied by the [[EMA]] and contemporary Japanese rules.  The rules document is authored by Sylvain Malbec and is accepted by the EMA, [[JPML]], and the rest of the tournament participants.  The rules were applied to the [[2014 World Riichi Mahjong Competition]].   
The '''World Riichi Rules''' consist of combined [[Rule variations|rulesets]] applied by the [[EMA]] and contemporary Japanese rules.  The rules document is authored by Sylvain Malbec and is accepted by the EMA, [[JPML]], and the rest of the tournament participants.  The rules were applied to the [[2014 World Riichi Mahjong Competition]].   


== Notable differences ==
== Summary ==
The rules apply regular [[Japanese mahjong]] rules with some notable differences.
The rules apply regular [[Japanese mahjong]] rules with some notable differences.
== Kazoe yakuman ==
{{main|Kazoe yakuman}}
Normally, a hand worth 13 han or more is classed as a [[yakuman]].  However, this value is reduced to [[sanbaiman]].
== Tochuu ryuukoku ==
{{main|Tochuu ryuukoku}}
Abortive draws are completely omitted from the tournament.
== Uma ==
{{main|Uma}}
The uma for the tournament uses {{uma|+15|+5|-5|-15}}.  However, in the event of a tie between players, then the uma is adjusted to accommodate the tie.


== External links ==
== External links ==
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Revision as of 23:52, 14 November 2014

The World Riichi Rules consist of combined rulesets applied by the EMA and contemporary Japanese rules. The rules document is authored by Sylvain Malbec and is accepted by the EMA, JPML, and the rest of the tournament participants. The rules were applied to the 2014 World Riichi Mahjong Competition.

Summary

The rules apply regular Japanese mahjong rules with some notable differences.

Kazoe yakuman

Normally, a hand worth 13 han or more is classed as a yakuman. However, this value is reduced to sanbaiman.

Tochuu ryuukoku

Abortive draws are completely omitted from the tournament.

Uma

The uma for the tournament uses 「+15 / +5 / -5 / -15」. However, in the event of a tie between players, then the uma is adjusted to accommodate the tie.

External links