>>49822301-Riichi Mahjong is played with a set of 136 tiles, which include numbered tiles in three different suits (bamboo, circles, and characters), honor tiles (winds and dragons), and special tiles.
-The objective of the game is to create a winning hand by forming specific combinations of tiles, known as "yaku."
-At the beginning of the game, tiles are shuffled and players take turns drawing tiles to build their hand. Each player starts with 13 tiles, and the game progresses in turns, with players drawing a tile and discarding one on their turn.
-Players aim to create specific combinations of tiles to achieve a winning hand. These combinations can include sequences of three consecutive tiles in the same suit, three identical tiles (triplets), and sets of three tiles that share a similar theme (e.g., three dragons or three winds).
-Riichi is a special declaration that a player can make when their hand is one tile away from being complete. By declaring riichi, the player places a payment stick (called a riichi stick) in front of them, signaling their intent to win and increasing the value of their hand.
-The scoring in Riichi Mahjong can be complex and depends on various factors, including the specific combinations formed, the value of the winning hand, and any special conditions declared during the game.
-A player wins by completing their hand and forming a valid combination of tiles that satisfies the criteria for a winning hand. The first player to achieve this wins the round, and points are distributed among the players based on the value of their hands.
