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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
While the standard rules of Japanese mahjong are already complex, they are furthered complicated by the amount of variations. There is no one governing body for mahjong rules, so it is natural for many variations to exist. Many "fringe" variations, such as [[ | While the standard rules of Japanese mahjong are already complex, they are furthered complicated by the amount of variations. There is no one governing body for mahjong rules, so it is natural for many variations to exist. Many "fringe" variations, such as [[shugi]] and [[yakitori]], are almost exclusively used in gambling settings. | ||
Most optional rules have two settings: "ari" (on) or "nashi" (off). For example, [[#Atozuke|Atozuke ari]] means you are allowed win under the state of [[atozuke]], while atozuke nashi means you aren't allowed to win. | Most optional rules have two settings: "ari" (on) or "nashi" (off). For example, [[#Atozuke|Atozuke ari]] means you are allowed win under the state of [[atozuke]], while atozuke nashi means you aren't allowed to win. | ||