References and Bibliography

This page lists the categories of sources consulted during the development of RIICHI~SENSEI. In keeping with the academy's commitment to factual caution, we list source categories and types rather than fabricating specific bibliography entries. See the Methodology page for details on how these sources were used.

Japanese-Language Sources

Official Rule References

Rules published by major Japanese professional mahjong organizations, including the Japan Professional Mahjong League (日本プロ麻雀連盟) and the Supreme Mahjong Player Organization (最高位戦日本プロ麻雀協会). These organizations publish detailed rule documents that served as primary references for game mechanics, scoring, and special rules.

Strategy Literature

Japanese-language mahjong strategy books and articles covering tile efficiency (牌効率), defense (守備), push/fold theory (押し引き), placement strategy (着順戦略), and advanced play concepts. Notable publishers include Kindai Mahjong (近代麻雀) and associated book imprints.

Analytical Resources

Statistical analyses of large Tenhou game databases, providing empirical data on win rates, deal-in rates, riichi success rates, ura dora pickup rates, and other quantitative measures referenced throughout the academy.

Online Instructional Content

Japanese mahjong instructional websites, strategy blogs, and video content from professional players and commentators. These sources provided contemporary strategic perspectives and helped validate rule interpretations.

English-Language Sources

English Mahjong Strategy Texts

English-language riichi mahjong strategy books and guides, particularly those that draw from or translate Japanese sources. These served as supplementary references and helped ensure accessibility of concepts for English-speaking readers.

Community Resources

English-language mahjong community discussions, rule clarification threads, and collaborative wiki-style references. These helped identify common misconceptions and areas requiring clear explanation.

Platform Documentation

Official documentation and rule descriptions from Tenhou (天鳳), Mahjong Soul (雀魂), and the European Mahjong Association (EMA), used for verifying platform-specific rule implementations and variations.