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'''Tenhou''' {{kana|天鳳}} [http://tenhou.net/] is the one of the most popular online mahjong service in Japan | '''Tenhou''' {{kana|天鳳}} [http://tenhou.net/] is the one of the most popular online [[mahjong]] service in Japan. The site offers the game through either as a free web based platform and/or as a downloadable program via subscription. | ||
== | == Basic user guide == | ||
Tenhou.net is a Japanese site. So, anyone, who is not familiar with navigating Japanese sites, may have some difficulty, unless they use one of the translation add-ons (for English and French) now freely available for [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tenhou-english-ui/cbomnmkpjmleifejmnjhfnfnpiileiin Chrome] and [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/tenhou-english/ Firefox], which translate the interfaces for game play, registration, preferences and statistics. | |||
Tenhou.net is a Japanese site. So, anyone, who is not familiar with navigating | |||
===Game lobby=== | ===Game lobby=== | ||
The game lobby gives players access to game rooms, according to a number of rule sets to play with. | The game lobby gives players access to game rooms, according to a number of rule sets to play with. Here, players have access to the different game rooms and [[Tenhou.net_ranking#Individual_player_statistics|player statistics]]. | ||
===Game interface=== | ===Game interface=== | ||
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!width=16%| Riichi !!width=16%| Chii !!width=16%| Pon !!width=16%| Kan !!width=16%| Ron !!width=16%| Tsumo | !width=16%| Riichi !!width=16%| Chii !!width=16%| Pon !!width=16%| Kan !!width=16%| Ron !!width=16%| Tsumo | ||
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During the game, most of the clickable options are near the bottom of the screen. The rest is dedicated towards other players' hands (unrevealed of course) and the discard piles in the center. Also in the center, a square display shows players' point standings, names, and rank. In addition, the current wind round is indicated in the center square as well as the number of [[honba]] as well as the number of [[riichi]] points on the table. | During the game, most of the clickable options are near the bottom of the screen. The rest is dedicated towards other players' hands (unrevealed of course) and the discard piles in the center. Also in the center, a square display shows players' point standings, names, and rank. In addition, the current wind round is indicated in the center square as well as the number of [[honba]] as well as the number of [[riichi]] points on the table. | ||
===Replays=== | ===Replays=== | ||
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In the main 0000 lobby, players may spectate games from either the Houou lobby. As such, any player may be able to watch and see the game play of the highest ranked players, currently in-game. | In the main 0000 lobby, players may spectate games from either the Houou lobby. As such, any player may be able to watch and see the game play of the highest ranked players, currently in-game. | ||
== Interfaces == | |||
Tenhou.net is playable via various interfaces. All of them provide access to the main server, complete with access to the game's player base and statistics. | |||
=== App === | |||
A mobile app is available for Android in [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.tenhou.WebBrowser20161220 Google Play] and iOS via the [https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/tian-feng/id1187938169 App Store]. The app is merely a browser frame that actually uses the /3/ web interface. | |||
=== Client === | |||
{{Main|Tenhou.net client}} | |||
The '''Tenhou client''' is a downloadable application provided by Tenhou.net. Players easily find it on the game site's front page, via a large "download" button. However, it cannot be used without paying a subscription fee. The client application uses the same menus as the browser version, but it also has added features not available on the browser version. | |||
=== Web (Regular) === | |||
Accessible at https://tenhou.net/3/. This HTML5-based interface was developed in response to the impending obsolescence of Adobe Flash. It is free for all users and all rooms. | |||
=== Web (4K HD) === | |||
Accessible at https://tenhou.net/4/. This is an improvement over the original /3/ HTML5 interface, providing HD textures, a 3D-like tile display, and official (albeit partial) localization into many languages. Similar to the Windows Client, it can only be used to play in the '''Ippan''' {{kana|一般}}room, unless one pays the premium subscription fee. | |||
=== Flash === | |||
This interface no longer exists, but was the primary way to access Tenhou for many years before Flash became obsolete. | |||
==Game rooms== | ==Game rooms== | ||
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: General lobby area. Any player ranked below 4-dan and R1800 play here. This includes all new players and unranked players. The mix creates a somewhat chaotic game environment, where skilled and unskilled players alike play each other. | : General lobby area. Any player ranked below 4-dan and R1800 play here. This includes all new players and unranked players. The mix creates a somewhat chaotic game environment, where skilled and unskilled players alike play each other. | ||
* '''Joukyuu''' {{kana|上級}} | * '''Joukyuu''' {{kana|上級}} | ||
: Lower "dan" lobby. Players attaining 1-kyuu. | : Lower "dan" lobby. Players attaining 1-kyuu, or those below 1-kyuu who have paid for a premium subscription. | ||
* '''Tokujou''' {{kana|特上}} | * '''Tokujou''' {{kana|特上}} | ||
: Upper "dan" lobby. Any player ranked above 4-dan and R1800. The lobby consists mostly of 5-dan and 6-dan players all pushing to get into the highest lobby. | : Upper "dan" lobby. Any player ranked above 4-dan and R1800. The lobby consists mostly of 5-dan and 6-dan players all pushing to get into the highest lobby. | ||
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== Ranking system== | == Ranking system== | ||
{{main|Tenhou.net ranking}} | {{main|Tenhou.net ranking}} | ||
The ranking system employs a laddering system.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladder_tournament</ref> Players can play mahjong games at their leisure, while looking to attain points using two different point systems simultaneously. As players rank up, they gain access to higher level game lobbies. | |||
== Player statistics == | |||
{{main|Nodocchi.moe|Tenhou ranking tool}} | |||
Third party tools have been developed to give anyone access to player game histories. | |||
== Contests == | == Contests == | ||
{{main|List of Tenhou.net events}} | |||
=== Tournaments === | === Tournaments === | ||
[[Image:Loading screen.png|thumb|250px|right|Tenhou's loading screen, advertising two competitions.]] | |||
One of the site's features involve tournament lobbies. Here, users can manipulate different game rule settings to suit customized tournament rule settings. This ability allows users to host their own tournaments, without restriction from the main site. Naturally, game data from the tournament lobbies are separated from the general L0000 lobby as well as any custom rooms. Throughout the course of the year, various tournaments are advertized via the game's waiting screen. | |||
=== International team competition === | === International team competition === | ||
{{main|International Online Riichi Mahjong Competition}} | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{jpwiki|天鳳 (オンラインゲーム)}} | |||
* [http://arcturus.su/tenhou/ Comprehensive English documentation] | * [http://arcturus.su/tenhou/ Comprehensive English documentation] | ||
* [http://tenhou.net/man/index.html Tenhou manual] | * [http://tenhou.net/man/index.html Tenhou manual] | ||
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* [http://blog.tenhou.net/ Official blog] | * [http://blog.tenhou.net/ Official blog] | ||
* [http://osamuko.com/complete-beginners-guide-to-online-mahjong-part-1-how-to-play/complete-beginners-guide-to-online-mahjong-part-1-5-playing-on-tenhou/ Osamuko beginner's guide to Tenhou] | * [http://osamuko.com/complete-beginners-guide-to-online-mahjong-part-1-how-to-play/complete-beginners-guide-to-online-mahjong-part-1-5-playing-on-tenhou/ Osamuko beginner's guide to Tenhou] | ||
* [https://npmahjong.com/tenhou-players-pro-tips/ xkime's disclaimers about Tenhou] | |||
* [http://dora12.net/modules/netmahjong/tenhou/rank.html Tenhou ranking levels] | * [http://dora12.net/modules/netmahjong/tenhou/rank.html Tenhou ranking levels] | ||
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* [http://tenhou.net/ranking.html Overall ranking tables] | * [http://tenhou.net/ranking.html Overall ranking tables] | ||
* [http://tenhou.net/sc/prof.html Yaku frequency] | * [http://tenhou.net/sc/prof.html Yaku frequency] | ||
* [https://gitlab.com/zefiris/tenhou-english-ui tenhou-english-ui]-Extension that changes the UI text on the Tenhou Web Client to English | |||
[[Category:Tenhou.net]] | [[Category:Tenhou.net]] | ||