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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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* [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]] | ||