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[[File:Junk_Mat.jpg|thumb|240px|right|Mahjong mat used to protect tiles from hard surfaces.]] | [[File:Junk_Mat.jpg|thumb|240px|right|Mahjong mat used to protect tiles from hard surfaces.]] | ||
Mahjong mats are | Mahjong mats are used to provide mahjong tiles a softer surface to slide all over, thus protecting the tiles from wear and tear. Mats come in various sizes, but they are all square shaped. Junk mats provide a plastic perimeter with slots for point sticks. | ||
==Tenbou== | ==Tenbou== | ||
{{main|Tenbou}} | {{main|Tenbou}} | ||
'''Tenbou''' {{kana|点棒}} are the '''point sticks''' used to keep track of points. When points are exchanged between players, tenbou are used to facilitate said exchange. | '''Tenbou''' {{kana|点棒}} are the '''point sticks''' used to keep track of points. When points are exchanged between players, tenbou are used to facilitate said exchange. Gambling games may tie these point sticks to money. | ||
Chips (e.g. poker chips) may be used instead of tenbou, so long as their values are agreed beforehand. | Chips (e.g. poker chips) may be used instead of tenbou, so long as their values are agreed beforehand. | ||
==Dice== | ==Dice== | ||
Two dice are used to determine the [[wall]] break at the start of each hand. | |||
==Round indicator== | ==Round indicator== |
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