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Hong Kong Mahjong Limit Hands: The Complete Guide
All 8 limit hands in Hong Kong Mahjong explained: Great Dragons, Great Winds, Small Four Winds, Nine Gates, Eighteen Arhats, Heavenly Hand, Earthly Hand, and All Honors.
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.
Thirteen Orphans: The Hardest Hand in Mahjong
Everything about the legendary Thirteen Orphans hand in Hong Kong Mahjong — what it is, the odds, strategy tips, and why it's the ultimate achievement.
Mixed One Suit vs Full Flush: Which to Aim For
Compare Mixed One Suit (3 faan) and Full Flush (7 faan) in Hong Kong Mahjong. Learn when to aim for each, strategy tips, and how to transition between them.
Classic vs New 6 vs New 18 Hand Sets: Which to Play
Understand the differences between Classic, New 6, and New 18 hand sets in Hong Kong Mahjong, and learn which set is right for your group.
Complete Faan Guide: Every Hong Kong Mahjong Hand Explained
The definitive reference for all faan (番) patterns in Hong Kong Mahjong. Includes Classic, New 6, and New 18 hand sets with faan values and examples.
Dragon Tiles in Mahjong: Why They Matter for Scoring
Learn how Red, Green, and White Dragon tiles work in Hong Kong Mahjong, their faan values, and the powerful Big Three Dragons hand.