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[[Image:Washizutiles.jpg|thumb|250px|Transparent Jihai in Washizu Mahjong]]'''Washizu Mahjong''' is a style of [[Japanese mahjong|mahjong]] play, where three tiles for every tile type are transparent. As a consequence, players are able to see most of the other players' hands. That aspect alone alters player approaches to the game in both terms of play style and strategy. The variant originated from the key arc of the 1991 manga series [[Akagi]]. | [[Image:Washizutiles.jpg|thumb|250px|Transparent Jihai in Washizu Mahjong]]'''Washizu Mahjong''' is a style of [[Japanese mahjong|mahjong]] play, where three tiles for every tile type are transparent. As a consequence, players are able to see most of the other players' hands. That aspect alone alters player approaches to the game in both terms of play style and strategy. The variant originated from the key arc of the 1991 manga series [[Akagi]]. | ||
==Main game rule differences== | == Tiles == | ||
Of the tiles, three out of four of each type are transparent. This is made possible in the material. Clear plastic, acrylic, or even glass may be used for transparency. Other methods of implementation may involve different colored tiles. Tiles indicated as "transparent" are played face-up. | |||
== Main game rule differences == | |||
The main rules to the game is retained. Rules dictating [[yaku]], [[furiten]], completed hands, and any selected [[rule variations]] still apply. Nevertheless, the game is significantly altered. | The main rules to the game is retained. Rules dictating [[yaku]], [[furiten]], completed hands, and any selected [[rule variations]] still apply. Nevertheless, the game is significantly altered. | ||