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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.
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.
Hong Kong vs Taiwanese Mahjong: Key Differences
Compare Hong Kong and Taiwanese Mahjong rules, scoring systems, tile sets, and gameplay differences to understand each variant.
Hong Kong vs Japanese Riichi Mahjong: A Comparison
A detailed comparison of Hong Kong Mahjong and Japanese Riichi Mahjong covering rules, scoring, tiles, and cultural differences.
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.
Understanding Wind Tiles: Seat Wind vs Round Wind
How wind tiles work in Hong Kong Mahjong, including the difference between seat wind and round wind, and how they affect scoring.
Self-Drawn Win vs Discard Win: How Payouts Differ
Understand how self-drawn wins and discard wins affect payouts in Hong Kong Mahjong, including who pays and how much.
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.
Chicken Hand Explained: What It Is and When to Use It
Learn what a chicken hand (雞糊) is in Hong Kong Mahjong, why it's controversial, and when your group should allow zero-faan wins.
Hong Kong Mahjong Rules for Complete Beginners
Learn how to play Hong Kong Mahjong from scratch. This beginner-friendly guide covers setup, tiles, gameplay, winning conditions, and scoring basics.