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Three player mahjong
Variant of mahjong for fewer players / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Three-player mahjong is a variation of mahjong for three players rather than the more common four-player variations. It is not a mere adaption of four-player mahjong to suit only three players but has its own rules and idiosyncrasies that place it apart from the more standard variations. The equipment used and the basic mechanisms are much like four-player variations though some tiles are removed, certain plays are prohibited and the scoring system is simplified.[1] The game is embraced in some Asian countries while ignored or snubbed in others.
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Players | 3 |
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Setup time | 2–5 minutes |
Playing time | Dependent on variation and/or house/tournament rules. Fast. 5-15 min. |
Chance | Yes |
Age range | 12 years and older |
Skills | Tactics, observation, memory, risk analysis |
Three-player mahjong is played mostly in Japan, Korea and Malaysia. This article focuses on rules from the earlier two (Japan/Korea) while other variations are covered in the following section. The rules given below are the most commonly used rules in Korean/Japanese three-player mahjong while optional house rules (extra rules which groups may opt to use) are listed afterwards. There are numerous possible house rules meaning three-player mahjong can be as simple or complex as players prefer.