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Hong Kong Mahjong Limit Hands: The Complete Guide
All 8 Hong Kong Mahjong limit hands: Eighteen Arhats (十八羅漢), Nine Gates, Great Dragons, Great Winds and the rest — what each one needs, and how the max payout works.
Seven Pairs (七對子): How to Win Hong Kong Mahjong with Nothing but Pairs
Seven Pairs (七對子) is a 4-faan Hong Kong Mahjong hand built entirely from seven matched pairs and no melds. Learn the rules, faan count, duplicate-pairs debate, and when to chase it.
Concealed Hand (門前清): The 1-Faan Bonus for Winning Without Open Melds
A concealed hand (門前清) in Hong Kong Mahjong awards 1 extra faan for winning with every set hidden. Learn what breaks the bonus, how it stacks with self-draw, and when keeping your hand closed is the smarter play.
Common Hand (平和): Mastering the All-Chows Pattern in Hong Kong Mahjong
The Common Hand (平和) is a 1-faan pattern in Hong Kong Mahjong built entirely from chows with a numbered pair. Learn the exact requirements, how it stacks with other patterns, and why it is often the smartest hand to chase.
Small Three Dragons (小三元): How to Score This 5-Faan Hand in Hong Kong Mahjong
Learn how to build and score the Small Three Dragons hand (小三元) in Hong Kong Mahjong. This 5-faan hand requires pungs of two dragon tiles plus a pair of the third, and is one of the most achievable high-value hands at the table.
All Triplets (Dui Dui Hu): Hong Kong Mahjong's Reliable 3-Faan Hand
Learn how to build the All Triplets hand (對對和) in Hong Kong Mahjong, what it's worth, how it stacks with other scoring elements, and the strategies to complete it reliably.
Full Flush (清一色): How to Score This 7-Faan Hand in Hong Kong Mahjong
Learn how to build and score the Full Flush hand (清一色) in Hong Kong Mahjong. This complete guide covers the 7-faan value, powerful combinations, building strategy, and how to defend against it.
Complete Faan Guide: Every Hong Kong Mahjong Hand Explained
Faan (番) are the points that decide a Hong Kong Mahjong hand's value. Look up every hand's faan — from 1-faan common hands to limit hands — across Classic, New 6, and New 18.
What is the Maximum Faan in Hong Kong Mahjong?
Learn about the maximum faan in Hong Kong Mahjong, including limit hands worth 10 or 13 faan, and which rare hands can get you there.