User:KyuuAA/sandbox

Panel notes

These are notes for the Japanese mahjong panel to Anime Central.

Panel 1

Completed hands

Diagram of completed hands

Game procedures

Open calls

Conditions for hands to win

Ability to call riichi

Description

An introduction to Japanese Mahjong, regarding its inclusion into anime/manga and basic gameplay. A game demonstration is featured to show how the game works. No previous experience in mahjong is necessary. All player levels invited.

Purpose

The purpose of this panel is to allow new players a chance to experience the game first hand, especially if they have no prior exposure to the game. As for players familiar to the game, they will be given the opportunity to show and to teach new players the game.

Setup

The number of sets and/or mats will dictate the number of people able to play the game simultaneously. If extra people are interested observing, they may certainly do so.

Panel 2

Game setup

Review and explanation of how the game is setup

Game rules and procedures

Open calls

Wind seating

Noting wind assignments

Dealer position

Completed hands

Overview of what completed hands look like

Yaku requirement

Emphasis on the need of specific hand patterns

Brief mention on some yaku

Description

A basic rule overview of the game, focusing on various elements, are covered. Attendees to Japanese Mahjong I are encouraged to attend.

Panel 3

Rule review

Ryuukyoku

Tochuu ryuukoku

Tactics and strategies

Various strategies, like damaten

Uncommon, but standard, rules

Pao

Sekinin barai

Optional rules

Pointing out the existence of optional rules

Modifications to various rules

Some vocabulary

Spreading vocabulary terms throughout the panel

Highlighting specific terms

Scoring

Breakdown of Fu

Breakdown of the scoring table

Defensive strategy

Suji

Kabe

Betaori

Two player rules

Sample paifu

A : A		Point exchange
Start hand		Start points 25000 Point exch 0 Honba pts 0 Riichi pts 0 Score update 25000
Tile calls
Tile draws/claimed
Discards
Finish hand