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May 12, 2008 2:56 AM PDT

'Automated Mahjong': Never shuffle tiles again

by Mike Yamamoto
(Credit: EC Plaza Network)

Poker may be considered the "game of champions" here in the States, but in other parts of the world mahjong holds that title. So it comes as little surprise to learn that it has its own version of the "iDealer" we mentioned earlier.

The "Automatic Mahjong Table" shuffles tiles that are funneled into a center unit and then miraculously elevates them in perfectly stacked rows before each player. (See video below.) There's even a dice tumbler that remains flush with the table's surface until a button is pushed, springing into action like a blender.

As is the case with so many products from Asia, however, we don't recommend relying on the printed directions. As Purple Pawn notes, the table's product description says it "have support for english languages."

(Thanks for the tip, David)

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by maizzy May 12, 2008 10:15 AM PDT
this one would be great for my exboyfriends family members! or even for me!!! :) love mahjong!
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by mr_gouda May 12, 2008 3:32 PM PDT
These tables have been around for years. This might have been a good story if this table had a plasma screen built into it or something.
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