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Panel notes

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

Panel 1

Setting up the game

Wall building

Dice roll procedure

Completed hands

Diagram of completed hands

Ability to call riichi

Game procedures

Open calls

Conditions for hands to win

Description

An introduction to Japanese Mahjong, by means of actually playing the game. Beginners will be given the opportunity to play the real game of mahjong for the first time. More experienced players may be given the opportunity to teach the game, and even give up playing time in favor of beginners. While all player levels are invited, curious beginners are particularly encouraged to attend, just to see how the game works.

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

The dice roll

Wind seating

Noting wind assignments

Dealer position

Completed hands

Mahjong tile groups

Overview of what completed hands look like

Yaku requirement

Emphasis on the need of specific hand patterns

Brief mention on some yaku

Mahjong in anime

Basic update on mahjong anime

Brief overview on older series

Description

A basic rule overview of the game, focusing on various game elements, are covered. Attendees to Japanese Mahjong I are encouraged to attend. All player levels are welcome, especially new and novice players.

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