Gahai

Japanese: 牙牌 - がはい
Gahai

…In China, a game of cards made from ivory, animal bones, or horns. It is also called 'tusk tiles'. It is similar to the Western dominoes. …

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Fang Pai" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…中国において,象牙,獣骨,角などで作った札のゲーム。〈牙牌〉ともいう。欧米のドミノに似る。…

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