Archive for the ‘Columns’ Category
Jenn’s Corner #31: Getting Sleep
May 14th, 2009
by jenn
I feel like I’m in high school again, but without the stamina.
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Konno’s Kolumn #5: Early Stage Play
May 12th, 2009
by admin
Hello to Mahjong players of the world. I am Shintaro Konno. Last time I talked about Reach. This time I want to talk about “early stages.”
In Mahjong, the early stage is from the deal to the 6th or 7th discard. On average someone is usually ready by the 8th or 9th discard so we consider the “early stage” to be before that.
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Tags: Konno's Kolumn, mahjong, Strategy
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Mahjong Fairy Report: April
May 7th, 2009
by jenn
It’s Golden Week in Japan and that means everyone is off work (except for the Mahjong pro’s, who are working harder than ever) and for many people that means they are playing Mahjong. Our parlor is no different and we’re running events for Golden Week. (more…)
Posted in Columns, Jenn's Corner |
Shin’s Eye #4: Manners (part 3)
May 5th, 2009
by admin
I’m Shintaro Kamimura from the Japan Professional Mahjong League.
Last week we started a discussion about manners. Next I want to talk about the idea of bluffing.
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Shin’s Eye #3: Manners (part 2)
May 1st, 2009
by admin
I’m Shintaro Kamimura from the Japan Professional Mahjong League.
Last time I wrote about manners and morals linked in with Mahjong in Japan.
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Posted in Shin's Eye |
Mahjong Travel Journal: North-Kanto League ( NOW WITH IMAGES!!)
Apr 23rd, 2009
by jenn
Last week marked the opening of the Japan Professional Mahjong League’s brand new North-Kanto League. While JPML has leagues throughout the entire country, this is the first chance I have ever had to not only witness, but actually participate in the opening of a new regional league.
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Posted in Columns, Mahjong Travel Journal |
Still Drawing? Time to Fold?
Apr 16th, 2009
by garthe
I’ve been playing a lot of Badugi lately in my ongoing quest to be a better gambler. Of course, that could also be read as my just trying to find a game, some game, any game, that I can win. Sometimes I write notes to myself and hope that you guys will find them interesting. How about one of those notes today?
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Posted in Columns, In Garthe's Hands |
Mahjong Fairy Report: March
Apr 14th, 2009
by jenn
It’s a slow day in the parlor as I write this. Opening a parlor in the middle of spring break in Japan is a tough task in itself. Add in the non-smoking aspect of Mahjong Fairy and you’re looking at a slow start but a lot of loyalty from those that come. But we’re getting more games and tables in everyday and I’m learning a lot about running a parlor instead of just playing like I have been in the past.
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Konno’s Kolumn #4
Apr 12th, 2009
by admin
Easter treat for everyone today. I’m sure most of you have scoffed far too much chocolate by now. Here’s the perfect way to distract yourself from your over-full tummy… Over to Konno…
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Double Runs
Mar 29th, 2009
by garthe
We need a new campaign to liven things up around here. I vote for 2 Double Runs. It needs a makeover. First of all, it needs a better name. For a hand that’s already rarer than some limit hands, what could be less inspiring than that crappy name? We could go with the Japanese name I suppose but that’s only interesting because the words don’t mean anything to us anyway. But on to the real problem: it’s too damn cheap! In case anyone’s forgotten, 2 Double Runs is just like one Double Run except twice! Each double can be different suits of course, and also different numbers. Like its little brother little old Double Run, it must be concealed. It’s called Ryanpeiko in Japanese and despite its near impossibility, it’s worth a paltry 3 hand points.
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Posted in Columns, In Garthe's Hands |
