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"Standard Tiles for Riichi Mahjong"
Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 9:50 pm
by wyce
What are the size of the tiles used in riichi tournaments? My set is 1 inch X 3/4 inch X 5/8 inch.
Also, is it possible to buy a automated table for that size of 1 inch X 3/4 inch X 5/8 inch?
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Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 1:39 am
by Tom Sloper
wyce wrote:What are the size of the tiles used in riichi tournaments? My set is 1 inch X 3/4 inch X 5/8 inch.
Manufacturers vary the size slightly. Machine manufacturers especially (so other manufacturers\' tiles aren\'t used, which could cause problems).
But roughly, Japanese tiles are sized as I discussed in FAQ 7a on my site:
H = 2.5cm (1")
W = 1.8cm (23/32")
D = 1.6cm (19/32")
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Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 2:04 am
by wyce
ohh cool cool thanks!
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Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 11:29 am
by Shirluban
Automatic tables use special tiles with a magnet within, in order to can put the tiles with the good face up.
So, you can\'t just use standard tiles with a table, you have to use the tile set provided with the table.
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Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 6:00 am
by wyce
Oh wow, i didn\'t know that! Any chance you might know where i can buy an automatic table that uses special tiles and that ships to Canada?
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Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 6:23 am
by Tom Sloper
wyce wrote:Oh wow, i didn\'t know that! Any chance you might know where i can buy an automatic table that uses special tiles and that ships to Canada?
List of every supplier address I have. If anybody has more to add, let me know.