Ikkitsuukan (Pure Straight) - The 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9 Yaku
Learn about Ikkitsuukan in mahjong - a 2-han yaku requiring 123, 456, and 789 sequences in one suit. Understand calling rules and strategy.
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Learn about Ikkitsuukan in mahjong - a 2-han yaku requiring 123, 456, and 789 sequences in one suit. Understand calling rules and strategy.
Learn about Iipeikou in mahjong - a 1-han closed-only yaku requiring two identical sequences. Understand how to spot it and its relation to Ryanpeikou.
Learn about Junchan in mahjong - a 3-han yaku requiring terminals in every meld and pair. Understand the difference from Chanta and building strategies.
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 Chiihou in mahjong - the yakuman where a non-dealer wins on their very first draw. Understand the conditions and its rarity.
Learn about Chuuren Poutou in mahjong - the beautiful yakuman requiring 1112345678999 in one suit. Understand the 9-sided wait variant and strategy.