Riichi Mahjong

Riichi Mahjong is a Japanese version of Chinese Mahjong. It was introduced to Japan in 1904 and evolved by the 1920s. Players need at least one Yaku to win, use bonus tiles (Dora), and follow complex scoring rules., Year Published: 1920
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Riichi Mahjong, a Japanese variant of traditional Chinese Mahjong, was introduced to Japan in 1904 and evolved into its current form by the 1920s. Key differences include the requirement of a minimum of one Yaku to win, the use of bonus tiles (Dora), and a complex scoring system based on hand combinations. Notable features also include the option to declare Riichi and unique rules like abortive draws.
Short description:
Riichi Mahjong is a Japanese version of Chinese Mahjong. It was introduced to Japan in 1904 and evolved by the 1920s. Players need at least one Yaku to win, use bonus tiles (Dora), and follow complex scoring rules.
Year Published
:
1920
Minimum playercount
:
3
Maximum playercount
:
4
Minimum age
:
8
Playtime
:
120
Gametype
:
  • Abstract
Playtype
:
  • Competitive
Campaign?
:
  • No