1,592
edits
Oya: Difference between revisions
m
move the dealer marker stuff downward
m ((lit. parent)) |
m (move the dealer marker stuff downward) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
The '''oya''' {{kana|親}} (lit. parent), known in English as the '''dealer''', is the player in the [[Jikaze|East seat]]. The dealer gets special benefits when winning a hand | The '''oya''' {{kana|親}} (lit. parent), known in English as the '''dealer''', is the player in the [[Jikaze|East seat]]. The dealer gets special benefits when winning a hand. | ||
== Dealer rotation == | == Dealer rotation == | ||
| Line 23: | Line 23: | ||
* When a dealer has a large lead near the end of the game, they should avoid winning to avoid extending the game. After all, each renchan gives the other players a chance to build a [[yakuman]] and comeback. | * When a dealer has a large lead near the end of the game, they should avoid winning to avoid extending the game. After all, each renchan gives the other players a chance to build a [[yakuman]] and comeback. | ||
* When another player wins by [[tsumo]], the dealer has to pay more. The extra points lost from tsumo can be significant during close games or with big hands. | * When another player wins by [[tsumo]], the dealer has to pay more. The extra points lost from tsumo can be significant during close games or with big hands. | ||
The current dealer is denoted by using the dealer marker. Alternatively, the dealer marker notes the original dealer, and some other method is used to mark the current dealer. | |||
==Rule variations== | ==Rule variations== | ||