Handling Mahjong Tiles - Riichi Mahjong Guide

[@EpsilDelta197]

You definitely have the best, and most useful series of videos for Riichi on the platform. There are some other good ones, but because you use physical tiles, I feel that it's much easier to learn. This series is probably nearing completion because you have exhausted most of the things that a player will need to learn. Once you're finished with this series, I wouldn't mind watching another series of videos of you teaching a different game!

[@LightGrunty]

Thank you for the kind words. I actually finished this series last year, having rounded everything up with some sample gameplay of Kemono Mahjong. This video about handling tiles was more of an afterthought, I suppose. Having played with players from across the United States over the past year, I noticed that most of them didn't know how to handle tiles very well, which gave me the idea to make this video. As for teaching another game, I don't see that happening anytime soon. Riichi mahjong is the only game I'm playing seriously at the moment. It is also a difficult game to learn due to its complexity and the lack of resources in English, which is what motivated me to make this series in the first place. And even though this series is finished, I'm still working on making more English-language resources for riichi mahjong. So far, I've done some work translating Japanese resources into English. I'm planning on writing articles of my own in the future, too.

[@mikexbox1]

@@LightGrunty That's great to hear! Looking forward to anything you put out!

[@chadrebstock2542]

@@LightGruntyLG

[@chadrebstock2542]

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[@SirNoobs]

Awesome guide, I can't wait for your tutorial video on mahjong tricks where you flick your winning tsumo into the air and reveal your hand as it lands.

[@LightGrunty]

Ha ha, I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you. As cool as Hisa's trick is, most things that characters do in mahjong anime would be considered bad manners, so I wouldn't promote them on this channel.

[@Asdayasman]

@@LightGrunty Sunglasses and a 9mm are a no-no, then?

[@henrymancini7853]

God has returned

[@MordecaiXLII]

The return!

[@mileskeller9825]

Thanks for this video

[@Yakkers]

I always figured auto table tiles would just have metal in them and the magnets would be in the table mechanics instead of it being the other way around, because of things exactly like this. Does it get in the way of anything else like flipping the dora? How do the tiles not just clump together in the shuffling drum?

[@LightGrunty]

The magnets aren't that strong. If you've got them in just the right combination and orientation, the tile on top of your hand could turn around sometimes. But the magnets don't cause tiles to clump together, and they don't interfere with flipping the dora indicator.

[@Yakkers]

Ah yeah that makes sense, so it's just when they're balanced so there's a small pivot point and it rotates like a compass needle. I would have guessed metal in the tiles and magnets in the machine, but it's probably weak magnets in the tiles and strong magnets in the machine so the polarized magnet on magnet pull can grab it by only the front. If you have an auto table I'd love to see a video on those too, just like an introduction to how they're turned on and operated and stored and all that and maybe some info about how to go about searching for one in the states if you've got any insight on that!

[@LightGrunty]

There have to be magnets in the tiles so that they can be oriented properly (face-down) when building the walls. And I do have an autotable, but it's kind of a low-end one, so there's not much to see. But, I do have a link to a video featuring a high-end Japanese autotable, an AMOS REXX, with a transparent tabletop so you can see the internal mechanisms: twitter.com/i/status/1016214155123027968 It is very possible to get an autotable in the US, but it's kind of a hassle. After playing on a few different types of autotables, I would highly recommend anything AMOS produces. They are very high quality, and some of their models even have score displays using RFID point sticks. However, they are kind of expensive; their cheapest model is around $2000. Also, there is no easy way to import an AMOS autotable to the US currently, but I think they may be in the process of establishing an official distributor for the US.

[@Yakkers]

Yeah I did a little researching earlier and it seems like the cheaper options are to get that no-name Aotomo one off Amazon (which I'd rather avoid) or get an Amos JP2 for around the same price range but shipping would be absurd. Hopefully the US distribution pans out. Also thanks for the link, I've been hunting for a decent clip of one of the fancy hand-dealing ones and that's better than anything I've found up until now!

[@皮皮-iwillalwaysremeberyou]

Hi. Can you share with me the specification of your mahjong tile, the dimension and the brand? Thanks so much!

[@LightGrunty]

My mahjong set is actually an AMOS Hannya, which has apparently been discontinued. However, there are many other AMOS-brand mahjong sets of varying sizes and weights.

[@皮皮-iwillalwaysremeberyou]

@@LightGrunty thanks for the info man. I'll try to search for other available AMOS products.

[@Jorgetroll97]

Where can i buy this set? Can you tell me the name of the company? Thanks!!

[@LightGrunty]

The mahjong set and mat I used in these videos are both AMOS brand. However, both have been discontinued for a while, so it'd be tough to find either of them nowadays. If you're looking for a mahjong set in general, I'd recommend anything AMOS brand as well as a "Junk Mat" mahjong mat, which is also produced by the same company.

[@Jorgetroll97]

@@LightGrunty Many thanks!! Love u 🥰

[@DJ-Art-Morris]

@@LightGrunty28mm or 26mm?

[@LightGrunty]

@@DJ-Art-Morris The set used in these videos is 28mm. I generally prefer 28mm tiles, but it really depends on your play space. For example, 28mm tiles may feel just a bit too large for a Junk Mat, so 26mm tiles might be a better fit there. It's mostly up to preference though.

[@DJ-Art-Morris]

@@LightGrunty phew my 28mm masters are awaiting shipment and yours in the video looked like such a nice size i was worried i made the wrong choice lol. Thanks for giving me peace of mind bro. Learning alot from your videos. 🙌🏼

[@aboi5]

I wish you had explained how to grab the entire row of 17 tiles to put it on top of the other one right away. I can't figure out how to hold the tiles so the entire row stays stable off the table

[@LightGrunty]

The trick is to make your grip as wide as you can and also to use your pinky fingers to put inward pressure on the tiles. You should be holding the tiles firmly, but don't overdo it.

[@lindalieber7841]

Do any of your videos show how to use the Dragon and Wind tiles?

[@LightGrunty]

Yes, they are covered in one of the first videos in the series, "Shape of a Hand". Here is the link to that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5TQgqSGnbCpjck

[@jameshalleluyah8133]

I don't see the logic behind hating on the thumb drop. I see most of the other drops you do also keep the tile covered until it is placed down just like the thumb drop. I always grab the tile by the sides and lift it over and place it thus at no time is the face of the tile not visible.

[@LightGrunty]

The main problem with thumb discarding is that the tile is still covered even when you let go because your entire hand is still above it. It's the motion of dragging the tile along the table with your thumb that causes this. It may only be an extra half of a second compared to other discard techniques, but that adds up over the hundreds of discards during the course of a hanchan.

[@va960]

Can you discard like the Janki would if you were at a tournament?

[@LightGrunty]

As long as you're not discarding the tiles with too much force, it's probably okay.

[@CompressionPolice]

Love your tutorials, but it does concern me how intolerant seasoned mahjong players are.

[@LightGrunty]

It's not so much intolerance as it is having set expectations based on the setting. If you were to play with seasoned players in a more relaxed setting, then it's no problem not to handle tiles perfectly. But at a serious tournament, fumbling with tiles or breaking established rules/norms could cause issues when it comes to clarity and making sure all of the play is above board.

[@ashleydavis3318]

00:13 "final fantasy xiv" bro i wish