Comprehensive guides and insights on mahjong
Riichi is one of the most important tactics in mahjong. A detailed explanation of when to declare riichi, covering decision criteria and effective timing strategies.
A beginner-friendly guide to basic yaku (winning patterns) in mahjong with formation conditions explained clearly. Read this to quickly understand mahjong yaku.
Mahjong what-to-discard problems organized by difficulty. Practice selecting the optimal tile to discard from 14 tiles to master tile efficiency and hand building fundamentals. Interactive format for fun skill development.
Learn about No-Chance in mahjong defense. Understand the principle of 4 visible tiles and how to deny ryanmen waits to find safe tiles.
Learn about One-Chance in mahjong defense. Understand how to read situations where 3 of a tile are visible and use this information for push-fold decisions.
Learn about Suji, a fundamental defensive technique in mahjong. Understand how to use the Furiten rule to identify tiles that won't deal into ryanmen waits.
Comprehensive explanation of betaori (complete fold), a defensive mahjong tactic. Learn the meaning, methods, when to fold completely, and judgment criteria for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of daisangen (big three dragons), a mahjong yakuman. Learn requirements for making triplets from all three dragons (white, green, red), responsibility payment rules, and building strategies for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of double yakuman in mahjong, special yakuman worth twice the points. Learn conditions for 2x scoring, representative examples like suuankou tanki, junsei chuuren poutou, and daisuushii for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of daisuushii (big four winds), one of the most difficult mahjong yakuman. Learn requirements for making triplets from all four winds (East, South, West, North), double yakuman treatment, differences from shousuushii, and building strategies for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of genbutsu (actual tiles), the foundation of mahjong defense. Learn meaning, absolute safety, defensive methods using genbutsu for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of hai-koritsu (tile efficiency), the most important mahjong concept. Learn the meaning, basic principles, and improvement methods for beginners.