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Mahjongg Challenging and Exciting Game
Mahjongg has gained immense popularity in America and everywhere else. In fact, the American version of this game has established itself as one of the most popular versions internationally. It is quite easy to learn the game strategies and master the rules of the game in a matter of minutes. In the traditional version, which is the Chinese Mahjong, the game is quite long and goes on for hours. The America adaptation of the game ends up quicker.
In this game, a wall is formed with the tiles. There are four walls, each having 38 tiles. The walls are called north, south, east and west. The player who is in the eastern side rolls the dice to determine which wall would be broken and where it would be broken. The player who is seated on the side of the wall that needs to be broken counts the number and breaks the wall at that point. Two tiles from the end of the broken wall are taken and placed to the right side of the broken wall. This wall in Mahjongg is termed as the dead wall.
The dead wall is also called the flower wall. The game is initiated by breaking the wall and continues until all the tiles are removed and a player can declare their Mahjongg. This game has become quite well-known in America because it is quick and fun. It is also quite exciting and works great for social gatherings. You can also play it online any time you want and have more fun by challenging your friends and family.
Mahjongg tiles are used exclusively for the game. People also sometimes play it with cards. The feature of the game remains the same, no matter what a player uses. Mahjongg tiles were earlier made of bamboo or even with bone. Now, the tiles are made of bakelite, celluloid and even plastic materials. Ivory or tiles made of jade are also available for people with an elite taste. In the most basic Mahjongg game, there are about 144 tiles that are in play during the course of the game. There are 36 different varieties of tiles and 4 pieces for each variety. They make up three suits. Apart from the basic one to nine tiles, there are directional pieces, honor tiles, cardinal ones, etc.
If one counts the number of tiles, then one would find 3 suits of 9 tiles, which make up 27 tiles. There are 4 directional tiles, apart from 3 honor tiles. There are 8 flower tiles, which are optional and seasonal tiles are also present. Before starting the game, the tiles are mixed up and then arranged face down on the table. The players use 36 tiles for themselves if flower is used and 34 tiles if flowers are not used. The rules of the game have changed quite a lot from when it first originated centuries ago. Several basic versions of the game have been developed over time, although the basic structure of the game has remained untouched. A player has to free his hands of the number of tiles that are given to him. This involves a lot of strategy and carefully employed analytical skills.
