Comprehensive guides and insights on mahjong
Comprehensive explanation of han (翻), the most important element in mahjong scoring. Learn the meaning, counting method, relationship with yaku, mangan system, and more for beginners.
Learn about Kan in mahjong - the special action of forming a 4-tile meld. Understand minkan, ankan, kakan, kandora, and strategic decisions.
Comprehensive explanation of mangan, a point threshold in mahjong. Learn the point values, requirements, and yaku combinations to achieve mangan for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of menzen (closed hand) in mahjong, including meaning, advantages, menzen-only yaku, and strategy for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of naki (calling tiles), a fundamental mahjong action. Learn differences between pon, chi, and kan, usage, merits/demerits for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of yaku (hand patterns), fundamental mahjong rules. Learn the meaning, types, memorization tips, and beginner-recommended yaku.
Comprehensive explanation of yakuman, the highest scoring hands in mahjong. Learn the types, point values, occurrence probability, and strategies for beginners.
Learn about Ankan (concealed kan) in mahjong - declaring a quad using only tiles from your hand. Understand the rules, benefits, and when to use this technique.
Learn about Jihai in mahjong - the 7 special tiles including winds and dragons. Understand their strategic value, yakuhai, and defensive use.
Learn about Kazehai (wind tiles) in mahjong - the East, South, West, and North honor tiles. Understand when they become yakuhai and how to use them strategically.
Learn about Sutehai (discards) and Kawa (discard pond) in mahjong. Understand how to read opponents' hands and find safe tiles from discard patterns.
Learn about Suupai (number tiles) in mahjong - the manzu, pinzu, and souzu suits numbered 1-9. Understand their readings, values, and how to use them effectively.