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'''Japanese mahjong''' {{kana|麻雀、 麻将、 or マージャン}} is the Japanese varation to the 4-player table card game of mahjong, whose objective can be best described as a combination of gin rummy and poker. | '''Japanese mahjong''' {{kana|麻雀、 麻将、 or マージャン}} is the Japanese varation to the 4-player table card game of mahjong, whose objective can be best described as a combination of gin rummy and poker. Tiles are primarily used to play the game, and the game is available online. It can also be played with regular [[Mahjong_equipment#Playing_cards|mahjong playing cards]]. It's a four player game that combines the elements of calculation and strategy with the elements of risk assessment, observation skills, and luck. | ||
The Japanese variation is primarily played in Japan. Yet, it is available to everyone via a few Internet sites and video games. With the past 10 years or so, the game is spreading its way into Western cultures. While a few Westerners were exposed to the game prior to the creation of mahjong anime and manga, Western interest had significantly sparked a new wave of Western riichi players. The formation of play groups across North America and Europe is indicative of that trend. | The Japanese variation is primarily played in Japan. Yet, it is available to everyone via a few Internet sites and video games. With the past 10 years or so, the game is spreading its way into Western cultures. While a few Westerners were exposed to the game prior to the creation of mahjong anime and manga, Western interest had significantly sparked a new wave of Western riichi players. The formation of play groups across North America and Europe is indicative of that trend. | ||
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==Game development history== | ==Game development history== | ||
Mahjong overall is only a 100 year old game or so. Originating in China, the game managed to spread across the country, East Asia, and even to the United States during the 1920s. | Mahjong overall is only a 100 year old game or so. Originating in China, the game managed to spread across the country, East Asia, and even to the United States during the 1920s. The riichi variant itself only started emerging in Japan after World War 2. The modern variant today begain in the 1960's, while the addition of red 5's started appearing in the 1980's. | ||
===Main differences=== | ===Main differences=== | ||
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===Rules overview=== | ===Rules overview=== | ||
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Unfortunately, the rules to the game is complex. The basic game mechanics can be generally in compliance with other mahjong variants. | Unfortunately, the rules to the game is complex. The basic game mechanics can be generally in compliance with other mahjong variants. | ||
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The '''chombo''' is a penalty to the player, who performs specific illegal procedures. Other illegal procedures may be forgivable if done accidentally, like accidentally drawing a tile from a different part of the wall. However, things like cheating or winning without a yaku are more serious offenses. In the event of a chombo, the player must play out a penalty of points to the amount of a [[Scoring|mangan]]. Otherwise, the rules to chombo may be [[Rule_variations#Chombo|modified]]. A more common practice involves docking penalized points after the game to expedite it and not waste time enforcing the penalty. | The '''chombo''' is a penalty to the player, who performs specific illegal procedures. Other illegal procedures may be forgivable if done accidentally, like accidentally drawing a tile from a different part of the wall. However, things like cheating or winning without a yaku are more serious offenses. In the event of a chombo, the player must play out a penalty of points to the amount of a [[Scoring|mangan]]. Otherwise, the rules to chombo may be [[Rule_variations#Chombo|modified]]. A more common practice involves docking penalized points after the game to expedite it and not waste time enforcing the penalty. | ||
== | ==Hand scoring== | ||
{{main|Scoring|Han|Fu}} | {{main|Scoring|Han|Fu}} | ||
Winning hands are awarded points based on | Out of all the mahjong variants, this is the most complicated scoring system. Winning hands are awarded points based on their composition. So, the appropriate amount of points are exchanged between players according to the tables in the [[Scoring|scoring rules]] of the game. The scoring for this game features two variables: [[han]] and [[fu]]. These two factor into the game's scoring equation and other factors to generate the game's [[scoring table]]. Naturally, the point exchanges are already handled by software and mahjong game sites. Even some automatic tables are capable of scoring calculations. Otherwise, players go on to [[Score table memorization|memorize the point values]]. | ||
Dealers receive roughly 50% more points when winning than non-dealers. However, if a non-dealer wins by draw, then the dealer must pay roughly 50% while non-dealers pay roughly 25% each. The winner of a hand collects any riichi bets on the table and additional points allowed by [[honba]]. | Dealers receive roughly 50% more points when winning than non-dealers. However, if a non-dealer wins by draw, then the dealer must pay roughly 50% while non-dealers pay roughly 25% each. The winner of a hand collects any riichi bets on the table and additional points allowed by [[honba]]. | ||
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* [http://www.osamuko.com Osamuko mahjong blog] | * [http://www.osamuko.com Osamuko mahjong blog] | ||
: A Japanese Mahjong blog for English speakers | : A Japanese Mahjong blog for English speakers | ||
* [ | * [https://mahjong-saikyosen.com/?page_id=365 Saikyosen rules] | ||
: Rules from the | : Rules from the annual [[Mahjong Saikyousen|Saikyousen tournament]] | ||
* [http://justanotherjapanesemahjongblog.blogspot.com/ Just Another Japanese Mahjong blog] | * [http://justanotherjapanesemahjongblog.blogspot.com/ Just Another Japanese Mahjong blog] | ||
: Another blog regarding various aspects of the game. | : Another blog regarding various aspects of the game. | ||
[[Category:Game rules]] | [[Category:Game rules|1]] | ||