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===Equipment=== | ===Equipment=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Mahjong equipment}} | ||
Japanese mahjong is played with a set of 136 tiles (34 unique tiles, 4 copies of each type). It is played on a square table. A mahjong mat, while not necessary, should be used in order to protect the tiles from wear. | Japanese mahjong is played with a set of 136 tiles (34 unique tiles, 4 copies of each type). It is played on a square table. A mahjong mat, while not necessary, should be used in order to protect the tiles from wear. | ||
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An automatic table can be used to save time. Automatic tables can build walls, and some can even deal the starting hands. The rest of the processes are done normally by the players. | An automatic table can be used to save time. Automatic tables can build walls, and some can even deal the starting hands. The rest of the processes are done normally by the players. | ||
Since automatic tables are expensive (costing around ¥2000 / 2000 USD at the cheapest), do not expect to use an automatic table for personal play. However, they are not uncommon, and are often used in [[jansou]]. | Since automatic tables are expensive (costing around ¥2000 / 2000 USD at the cheapest), do not expect to use an automatic table for personal play. However, they are not uncommon, and are often used in [[jansou|commerical venues]]. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||