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## Finding the Right Variant

Perhaps you've heard of Pai Sho because you've watched Avatar: the Last Airbender or the Legend of Korra. Perhaps you've seen an article or heard it mentioned by a family member, friend, or acquaintance. You've done a little research, and found skudpaisho.com. But wait! There are so many choices! How do you figure out what to do?

If you're just getting into the game of Pai Sho, the large number of variants can seem overwhelming. There are many different variations of the game of Pai Sho; how do you know which one you should learn? It can all start with selecting the right first variant to try out. And if the first one you pick doesn't work out for you, remember you are free to choose another! There are many versions of Pai Sho and the most natural place to start is by looking for the games that were played in their respective series or the closest thing to it.

### Avatar: The Last Airbender

These are a handful of games that in some way resemble or seek to emulate the version of the game shown briefly in the original series. Here you will find games inspired by Go, Shogi, and Mahjong.

* Skud Pai Sho: The most widely played variant of Pai Sho. The object of the game is to arrange flower tiles into Harmonies that form a ring around the center of the board.

* Nature's Grove: This variant is a placement-type solitaire game, you arrange flower tiles on the board to form a balanced number of Harmonies and Disharmonies

* Key Pai Sho: A game based heavily on Skud Pai Sho, it was built to emulate every on-screen position from The Last Airbender.

### The Legend of Korra

These are a handful of games that in some way resemble or seek to emulate the game depicted in the sequel series as shown in The Stakeout between Bolin and Asami Sato. Here you will find games with elements of chance or games based on Shogi, Chess, or the Nickelodeon Flash Game.

* Ginseng: A variant inspired by chess featuring the 4 Original Benders. This variant is a race to be the first to jump their White Lotus tile to the opponent's side of the board

* Fire Pai Sho: A push your luck strategy game based heavily on Skud Pai Sho, This variant was built to be a "fast-paced, edge of your seat, game of chance."

* Nickelodeon Pai Sho: Using a set of elemental tiles, your goal is to capture the other players' White Lotus. While short-lived, this variant was the first and only official version of the game.

### Expanded Universe

These are games that break the mold in some way or are based on a non-canon depiction of Pai Sho. Here you will find games with all manner of inspirations and mechanics that don't have a clear tie to either the canon, the official nickelodeon flash game, or the preexisting conventions established by the Pai Sho Project.

* Vagabond: This variant is a war game built for the fan-fiction story The Traveler and the Vagabond. The first variant to feature the Original Benders, the object of the game is to capture the opponent's White Lotus tile

* Adevăr: Played with a completely custom tile set, this variant is a game of hidden information and multiple victory conditions that players must keep secret from each other.