First, the mahjong tiles on an electric mahjong table are largely the same as those on a traditional mahjong table; both are highly strategic board games played by four people. The types and number of tiles are identical, consisting of 136 tiles in total: Wan, Tiao, Tong, and Zi. However, during gameplay, the electric mahjong table automatically deals the tiles, eliminating the need for players to shuffle them themselves. This not only makes things easier for players but also ensures a fairer game.
Second, the scoring method on an electric mahjong table differs from that of a traditional mahjong table. On a traditional table, players use scoring tiles to calculate their scores and wins/losses. On an electric table, the score is calculated automatically by the device, avoiding human error. Furthermore, the game results are directly announced by the device on an electric table, unlike traditional tables where players need to confirm with each other.
Finally, some rules differ slightly on electric mahjong tables. Traditional mahjong rules typically include Seven Pairs, Pure Hand, and Four Kongs, while electric mahjong tables introduce some new rules. For example, in addition to the regular rules, electric mahjong tables may also include rules such as "kong kong hu" and "san jia he" to increase the fun of the game.
