Comprehensive guides and insights on mahjong
Comprehensive explanation of double riichi in mahjong, the 2-han yaku for declaring riichi on your very first draw. Learn the conditions, differences from normal riichi, and strategic tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of haitei moyue (under the sea) in mahjong, the 1-han yaku for winning with the last tile from the wall. Learn the conditions, relationship with haitei, and strategic tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of haneman, the 6-7 han scoring tier in mahjong. Learn the point values, how to build haneman hands, and the difference from mangan for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of honitsu (half flush) in mahjong, the 3-han yaku made with one suit plus honor tiles. Learn the conditions, menzen vs called differences, comparison with chinitsu, and strategic tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of honroutou in mahjong, the 2-han yaku made entirely of terminals and honors. Learn the conditions, toitoi combination, differences from chinroutou, and strategic tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of houtei raoyui (under the river) in mahjong, the luck yaku for winning on the very last discard. Learn the conditions, differences from haitei, and strategic tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of iipeikou (pure double sequence) in mahjong, the 1-han yaku for having two identical sequences. Learn the conditions, recognition tips, and differences from ryanpeikou for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of ikkitsuukan (straight) in mahjong, the 2-han yaku for having 123, 456, 789 sequences in one suit. Learn the conditions, menzen vs called differences, and strategic tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of ippatsu in mahjong, the yaku for winning within one turn after riichi. Learn the conditions, when ippatsu is cancelled, probability, and strategic tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of junchan (pure outside hand) in mahjong, the 3-han yaku requiring terminal tiles in all sets. Learn the conditions, differences from chanta, and building tips for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of kazoe yakuman, the counted yakuman achieved with 13+ han in mahjong. Learn the conditions, how to build it, and differences from regular yakuman for beginners.
Comprehensive explanation of kokushi musou (thirteen orphans) in mahjong, the yakuman requiring all 13 terminal and honor tiles. Learn the conditions, 13-sided wait variation, and strategic tips for beginners.