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Before a game of [[Japanese mahjong]] can start, it must be | Before a game of [[Japanese mahjong]] can start, it must be set up. | ||
==Setup for each match== | ==Setup for each match== | ||
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===Equipment=== | ===Equipment=== | ||
{{Main|Mahjong equipment}} | {{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. | ||
===Wind seating=== | ===Wind seating=== | ||
At the start of the match, each player is assigned a [[Jikaze|wind seat]] - this determines the first dealer and dealer order. A variety of methods can be used to pick the initial seating, such as rolling dice, or placing four [[kazehai|wind tiles]] down and randomly drawing from them. In league/tournament play, the seats may be pre-determined. Once the seats are determined, the game can begin. | At the start of the match, each player is assigned a [[Jikaze|wind seat]] - this determines the first [[dealer]] and dealer order. A variety of methods can be used to pick the initial seating, such as rolling dice, or placing four [[kazehai|wind tiles]] down and randomly drawing from them. In league/tournament play, the seats may be pre-determined. Once the seats are determined, the game can begin. | ||
==Setup for each hand== | ==Setup for each hand== | ||
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===Building walls=== | ===Building walls=== | ||
{{Main|Haiyama}} | {{Main|Haiyama}} | ||
At the beginning of [[kyoku|each hand]], the tiles are shuffled and placed into walls. Each player is responsible for building their own wall. A wall is 17 tiles long, 2 tiles high, and is placed in front of each player. | At the beginning of [[kyoku|each hand]], the tiles are shuffled and placed into walls. Each player is responsible for building their own wall. A wall is 17 tiles long, 2 tiles high, and is placed in front of each player. | ||