The following table is a record of revisions made to the IMJ Rules, to be effective as of version 07.01. Suggestions of amendments, corrections or improvements to the International Mahjong Rules are welcome and can be made via the IMJ Infoweb.
(Updated 2006-07-03)
| Article # |
Comments |
Recorded |
| 5.11 |
"Eyes (a pair of)" should be "Eyes (a set of)". Check and change from "pair of eyes" to "set of eyes" throughout. Other articles: 19.1(1)...
** Comments 2006-07-01: Revised throughout. |
050409 |
| 5.21 |
May consider the use of article 18 to define too many (art. 5.21) and too few (art. 5.22).
** Comments 2006-07-01: The current wording of art. 18 is fine. This article is meant to define the correct number of pais of a winning hand. There is no need to define the number of a hand that is not at a winning hand status. As to articles 5.21 and 5.22 (too many and too few): There is no need to change for the same reason. IMJ Rules don't rule out the possibility of winning a hand even if it is too many or too few. The situation of too many or too few has no affect on a winning hand - The reach of all requirements of a winning hand status is the key. |
050606 |
| 5.22 |
May consider the use of article 18 to define too many (art. 5.21) and too few (art. 5.22).
** Comments 2006-07-01: The current wording of art. 18 is fine. This article is meant to define the correct number of pais of a winning hand. There is no need to define the number of a hand that is not at a winning hand status. As to articles 5.21 and 5.22 (too many and too few): There is no need to change for the same reason. IMJ Rules don't rule out the possibility of winning a hand even if it is too many or too few. The situation of too many or too few has no affect on a winning hand - The reach of all requirements of a winning hand status is the key. |
050606 |
| 7.2(1) |
Do we need definitions for "agreed lowest rank" and "agreed highest rank"? Also there are possible conflicts between articles 7.2(1) and 19.2.
** Comments 2006-07-01: New definitions are now installed at art. 5.16. Possible conflicts are dealt with at art. 7.2(1), which has been revised to exclude its application to winning hands declared under art. 19.2. |
050430 |
| 8.1 |
Split this section up into smaller paragraphs (sub-articles), so that article 8.2 can refer to a sub-article more precisely for the steps of obtaining a pai and being assigned a seat.
** Comments 2006-07-01: Done. |
050603 |
| 18 |
This article may be considered for use to define the correct number of pais of a hand (whether winning or not). Also refer to articles 5.21 and 5.22 (too many and too few).
** Comments 2006-07-01: The current wording of art. 18 is fine. This article is meant to define the correct number of pais of a winning hand. There is no need to define the number of a hand that is not at a winning hand status. As to articles 5.21 and 5.22 (too many and too few): There is no need to change for the same reason. IMJ Rules don't rule out the possibility of winning a hand even if it is too many or too few. The situation of too many or too few has no affect on a winning hand - The reach of all requirements of a winning hand status is the key. |
050606 |
| 19.2 |
Possible conflicts between articles 7.2(1) and 19.2. Say, an agreed lowest rank is set at 5 folds. If a hand of Seven Flowers (fixed 3 folds) is declared but it is obvious the requirement of article 7.2(1) is not met, will it still be considered a winning hand (requirement of article 19.2 is met)?
** Comments 2006-07-01: Art. 7.2(1) has been revised accordingly, to exclude its application to winning hands declared under art. 19.2. |
050430 |
| 20 |
Should all discards be placed in row of each player?
** Comments 2006-07-01: This practice remains the same after the current review, mainly because this is a traditional practice of mahjong. Besides, placing discarded pais in a disorder manner may have an advantage in maintaining its playability and practising the memorizing ability of players. |
040717 |
| 20 |
Chinese term for "DISCARD". May be SHE PAI is better than CHU PAI.
** Comments 2006-07-01: No change is necessary. |
051023 |
| 21.1 |
Consider setting penalty points for revocation of a WIN claim. Also for art. 34.3.
** Comments 2006-07-01: Articles 21.1 and 34.3: The practice of allowing revocation of a declaration remains unchanged but a new explanatory note is added, to allow "attachment rules" to regulate the situation in tournament events. |
040717 |
| 22.2 |
Change of wording recommended: From "after having drawn a pai, he finds in his possession four identical pais" to "after having drawn a pai, he finds in his concealed hand four identical pais".
** Comments 2006-07-01: Art. 22.2 is so revised. |
050606 |
| 22.2(1) |
The following should be added to the existing rule: If pais are found to be not qualified as a kong, it must be corrected immediately or the declaration of the kong must be revoked
** Comments 2006-07-01: Art. 22.2(1) is not so revised but art. 34.3 is revised to include coverage of setting up an unfolded kong. |
050731 |
| 23.6 |
The Chinese translation of "Subject to art. 23.7" need to be revised. ("Subject to art. 23.7", not "Except in art. 23.7".)
** Comments 2006-07-01: Revised. |
050606 |
| 25.2(1) |
Typo: "too short" should be "too few".
** Comments 2006-07-01: Corrected. |
050308 |
| 25.2(2) |
Typo: "too short" should be "too few".
** Comments 2006-07-01: Corrected. |
050308 |
| 26 |
Shall mention that bangos are equivalent to kongs - similar in article 27. Also check other articles throughout.
** Comments 2006-07-01: No change has been made to articles 26 and 27. However, art. 24.2 (newly added) has addressed the problem. |
041125 |
| 27.1(2) |
Should "Pure Jumping Bangos" be changed to "Three Jumping Bangos"? Compare 27.1(1) Four Jumping Bangos and 27.1(4) Mixed Jumping Bangos.
** Comments 2006-07-01: The name has been changed to Pure Jumping Pungs for other reason, with a new article number of 27.3(2). Basically the change is not necessary. Although Four Jumping Pungs is also PURE, one will not forget to stick to claim Four Jumping Pungs in order to get a higher value, hence it can be easily distinguished from Pure Jumping Pungs. |
041121 |
| 27.2(4) |
Should "Pure Stepping Seams" be changed to "Three Stepping Seams"? Also compare 27.2(2) Four Stepping Seams and 27.2(6) Mixed Stepping Seams.
** Comments 2006-07-01: The name has been changed to Pure Stepping Chows for other reason, with a new article number of 27.4(4). Basically the change is not necessary. Although Four Stepping Chows is also PURE, one will not forget to stick to claim Four Stepping Chows in order to get a higher value, hence it can be easily distinguished from Pure Stepping Chows. |
041121 |
| 27.4(2) |
Terminology in Chinese: Pure Unios and Mixed Unios - Involving articles 5.17, 5.18 and 27.4(2).
** Comments 2006-07-01: Changes have been made to articles 5.17, 5.18, 27.1(1) and 27.1(2) (the latter two are new article numbers), involving terms of Terminals, Unios, Pure Terminals and Mixed Unios. |
041225 |
| 28.2(2) |
Chinese term "(interpretation) catching the fish from bottom of the SEA" may be changed to "(interpretation) catching the fish from bottom of the POND". In Chinese, the POND is corresponding to the FLOOR (art. 20).
** Comments 2006-07-01: No change is necessary. |
051023 |
| 28.4(1) |
Article 28.4(1): Incomplete Chinese translation for the explanatory note.
** Comments 2006-07-01: Corrected. |
050606 |
| 28.4(2) |
Articles 28.4(2) and (3): If a hand contains unfolded kong, it may affect the qualification of elements Art. 28.4(2) All Concealed and Art. 28.4(3) Clear Front. All Concealed is still qualified with an unfolded kong in hand, while Clear Front is not. The wording of both articles is OK, only to consider if an explanatory note is needed.
** Comments 2006-07-01: "All Concealed" is now called SELF HELP. Both articles 28.4(2) and 28.4(3) have now added with the explanatory notes. |
050606 |
| 28.4(3) |
Articles 28.4(2) and (3): If a hand contains unfolded kong, it may affect the qualification of elements Art. 28.4(2) All Concealed and Art. 28.4(3) Clear Front. All Concealed is still qualified with an unfolded kong in hand, while Clear Front is not. The wording of both articles is OK, only to consider if an explanatory note is needed.
** Comments 2006-07-01: "All Concealed" is now called SELF HELP. Both articles 28.4(2) and 28.4(3) have now added with the explanatory notes. |
050606 |
| 34.3 |
Consider setting penalty points for revocation a wrong claim. Similar to art. 21.1.
** Comments 2006-07-01: Articles 21.1 and 34.3: The practice of allowing revocation of a declaration remains unchanged but a new explanatory note is added, to allow "attachment rules" to regulate the situation in tournament events. |
040717 |
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