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Hong Kong Mahjong Limit Hands: The Complete Guide
All 7 Hong Kong Mahjong limit hands: Eighteen Arhats, Nine Gates, Great Dragons, Great Winds and the rest, with what each needs and what it pays.
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 of seven matched pairs and no melds. The rules, the 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) pays 1 extra faan for winning with every set hidden. What breaks the bonus, and how it stacks with a self-draw.
Small Three Dragons (小三元): How to Score This 5-Faan Hand in Hong Kong Mahjong
Small Three Dragons (小三元) pays 5 faan for pungs of two dragons plus a pair of the third. 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: Key Differences
Riichi (Japanese) and Chinese mahjong side by side: tiles, scoring (han and yaku against faan), and which rules actually differ.
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
A chicken hand (雞糊, gai wu) is a mahjong win worth zero faan. Why tables argue about it, the usual house rules, and how to avoid ending up with one.
Hong Kong Mahjong Rules for Complete Beginners
New to Hong Kong Mahjong? A step-by-step guide to the full rules: tiles, sets, turns and how to win, so you can play your first game today.