Houjuu (Deal-in) - Understanding and Avoiding Dealing Into Hands
Learn about Houjuu (dealing in) in mahjong - what it means, how to avoid it, and basic defensive strategies to minimize point losses.
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Learn about Houjuu (dealing in) in mahjong - what it means, how to avoid it, and basic defensive strategies to minimize point losses.
Learn about Kuisagari in mahjong - when certain yaku lose 1 han after calling tiles. Understand which yaku are affected and how it impacts your strategy.
Learn about Nashi Nashi rules in mahjong - no open tanyao and no atozuke. Understand this traditional ruleset that emphasizes concealed play.
Learn about Suu Kan Tsu, the rarest yakuman in mahjong that requires completing four kan (quads). Understand the conditions, challenges, and why this hand is considered legendary.
Learn about Noten Bappu in mahjong - the penalty paid by players not in tenpai when a round ends in a draw. Understand calculation and strategic implications.
Learn about Noten in mahjong - when your hand isn't one tile away from winning. Understand noten penalties, keishiki tenpai, and strategic considerations.
Learn about Riipai in mahjong - organizing your hand tiles for easier reading. Understand proper arrangement methods, strategic considerations, and etiquette.
Learn about Shipai (Xiipai) in mahjong - the act of shuffling tiles before each round. Understand proper technique, importance for fairness, and differences between manual and automatic tables.
Learn about Ankou in mahjong - triplets made without calling. Understand the difference from minkou, fu calculation, and yaku like sanankou and suuankou.
Learn about Ariari rules in mahjong - where kuitan (open tanyao) and atozuke (late yaku) are both allowed. Understand why this is the modern standard.
Learn about Aryamen in mahjong - the compound shape where a pair (head) connects with a ryanmen (two-sided wait). Understand its wide acceptance and flexibility.
Learn about Chiihou in mahjong - the yakuman where a non-dealer wins on their very first draw. Understand the conditions and its rarity.